About
Cate Shortland (born 10 August 1968) is an Australian director and screenwriter. She received international acclaim for her 2004 romantic drama film Somersault, her 2012 historical drama film Lore, and her 2017 psychological thriller film Berlin Syndrome. She is best known for directing the 2021 superhero film Black Widow. Shortland was born in Temora, New South Wales. She graduated from the Australian Film, Television, and Radio School, where she received the Southern Star Award for most promising student.
Filmography
Black Widow2021 · Director
Berlin Syndrome2017 · Director, Additional Writing
Lore2012 · Director, Screenplay
Netherland Dwarf2008 · Thanks
The Silence2006 · Director
Somersault2004 · Director, Screenplay
Joy2000 · Director, Writer
Flowergirl1999 · Director, Screenplay
In the Winter Dark1998 · Assistant Director Trainee
Pentuphouse1998 · Writer, Director
Strap on Olympia1995 · Director, Screenplay