Kate Kunath is an Emmy Award winning director and producer known for her documentary, non-fiction and branded works.

In 2018, Kate won a Primetime Emmy in the category of Outstanding Short Form Non-Fiction Series for ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S EXPLORE PARTS UNKNOWN: LITTLE LOS ANGELES, which she directed and executive produced. Kunath directed and produced several award winning projects with Bourdain and his partners at Roads and Kingdoms, including THE PERFECT DISH and THE RETURN to CATALUNYA.

As a regular producer for THE OUTWORDS ARCHIVE, a not for profit organization on a mission to archive the stories of aging LGBTQ+ pioneers, Kate continues her longstanding commitment to documenting the legacy of her LGBTQ+ community. Her first feature length doc WE CAME TO SWEAT (2014)premiered at OUTFEST/NEWFEST and toured the international festival circuit.

In 2019, the Outwords Archive participant K.C. Potter captured her heart and introduced her to the rural community of Centerville, Tennessee, where she directed the short film SHOW ME THE WAY (Topic). The film was shortlisted for the IDA awards.

During the pandemic she regularly directed and produced mini docs for BBC Travel and BBC Reel.

In 2022 Kate partnered with Hello Sunshine to creative executive produce and direct IN HER ELEMENT, an innovative documentary highlighting women in tech, created and shot in XR (extended reality) and aired on Apple+

Kate is currently directing and producing a digital travel series, 24 HOURS, starring tennis legend Roger Federer as he travels the world trying new things and exploring the world’s greatest cities.