Kat Candler Hardwicke, a renowned film director, made her directorial debut with the Sundance-winning film THIRTEEN, which poignantly captured the transformative experience of transitioning into teenage years, resonating with a vast audience of over 1.3 billion Tik Tok engagements.
Prior to her widespread recognition, Hardwicke directed the film LORDS OF DOGTOWN, a testament to her versatility as a director. However, it was her work on the TWILIGHT franchise that catapulted her to fame, with the series going on to earn a staggering three billion dollars at the box office.
In recent years, Hardwicke has continued to showcase her artistic range with the release of her indie film PRISONER'S DAUGHTER at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, followed by the Netflix debut of DREAMS IN THE WITCHHOUSE as part of Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities in October 2022.
Hardwicke's upcoming film, MAFIA MAMMA, is set to premiere in theaters on April 14, 2023, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and innovative director.
