Kat Flanigan

Director · Producer · Writer

Crafting Cinematic Stories Together

Discover the art of storytelling through captivating documentaries. Join us in celebrating the human experience with passion and purpose.

Welcome

Groovy Cats Films

Is an independent documentary film company dedicated to the art of storytelling. We focus on creating compelling narratives that bring human experiences, cultural memory, and profound themes to life. Our minimalist approach emphasizes authenticity and clarity, showcasing the depth of each subject through a careful cinematic lens. With an unwavering commitment to quality, we aim to inspire and provoke thought with every project we undertake.

Beauty World

The true story of a Southern Vietnamese POW (Prisoner of War) escapee refugee who fled to America tells his harrowing tale from unimaginable horror to living the American Dream!

Me, My Meds & Mother

A dramedy about a troubled mother and daughter, both living with disabilities. The mother is in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, yet she still enchants those around her with songs and poetry from the 1930s, occasionally revealing a flicker of awareness about the deep love and friendship she shares with her daughter.

Don't Be Dumb Use Your Thumb (PSA)

A FREE COVID-19 Public Service Announcement from GroovyCatsFilms.com. Have you looked at your thumb lately?

WINNER of

U.S. & International film festival competitions

GroovyCats Films is prepared to partner with film festivals, film investors & distributors.

It is with great pleasure we thank Festival de Cannes for the opportunity to compete. We are now eligible to enter all other film festivals globally.

Official 73rd Cannes Film Festival Short Film Competition Candidate May 12th-23rd, 2020

We have an inspiring slate of films in development ready to produce!

AWARDS WINNER & NOMINEE

Me, My Meds & Mother

The New York International Film Awards (Best Indie Short)

Winner

39th Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (Best Director, Best Producer)

Multi-Winner

29TH Virgin Spring Cinefest (Best Director, Best Producer)

Multi-Winner

Tagore International Film Festival (Critics Choice Award)

Multi-Winner

Florence Film Awards (Screenplay -- Honorable Mention)

Winner

Festigious International Film Festival (Los Angeles, CA) (First Time Director & Original Story)

Winner

Singapore World Film Carnival (Debut Filmmaker, Women on Film, Women's Films)

Winner

VAIFF-Various Artists Independent Film Festival, Best Comedy

Nominee Finalist

Indie Short Fest (Raleigh Studios, Hollywood, CA)

Official Nominee

Cinemafest (Ellington, New York)

Official Selection

Accolade Global Film Competition (Women Filmmakers, Disability Issues, Film Short)

Award of Merit

LA Underground Film Forum 2020

Honorable Mention

UK Seasonal Film Festival Summer 2020

Honorable Mention

Independent Shorts Awards (Best First Time Female Director & Best Acting Ensemble)

Honorable Mention

Carriage House Cinemafest (Best Short)

Winner Gold Award

Five Continents International Film Festival

Winner: Best Comedy Short Film

Hollywood South Urban Film Festival

Official Selection

East Europe International Film Festival

Nominated

WWIFF (Women's International Film Festival): Exceptional Merit — Direction, Best Composer, Best Concept

Winner

Other Venice Film Festival, Beyond Baroque, Venice, CA

Accepted

BLOW-UP International Arthouse Film Festival Chicago

Semi-Finalist

London International Motion Picture Awards

Official Selection

SYTYCA — Excellence Award — (Direction & Supporting Actress Flo Lawrence & Lynelle Ladd)

Winner

London International Motion Pictures Awards 2020 (L.I.M.P.A.)

Finalist

Malibu Film Festival (2021) www.malibufilmfestival.com

Official Selection

Absurd Film Festival (2021)

Semi-Finalist

Golden State Film Festival (2021)

Selected

Cannes Film World Film Festival (2021)

Nominee

NIVIFF Awards Amsterdam (Best Screenplay) (2021)

Nominee

PSA AWARDS

Don't Be Dumb Use Your Thumb

The Best Shorts Competition

Award of Merit Special Mention

Public Service Programming/PSA

Award of Merit Special Mention

Festigious Film International Film Festival (Women Filmmakers)

Semi-Finalist 2020

'Best Writer' for Ultra Short

AltFF Winner (2020)

Web & New Media (Indie Short Fest)

Honorable Mention (2020)

LadyFilmmakers, Beverly Hills, CA

Selected

One-Reeler Short Film Competition, Los Angeles, CA. Award of Merit

Winner

The Accolade Global Film Competition, Award of Merit: PSA. Award of Merit: Direction

Winner

Beach Cities Inspirational Film Festival (2021)

Nominee

OFFICIAL LAURELS & AWARDS

blow up international arthouse film festival chicago

london international motion picture awards

various artists independent film festival

Let's Create Together

Join our journey in filmmaking. Connect with us for screenings, collaborations, or inquiries and be part of the magic.