Mara Katria is a visionary artist who masterfully combines the intricacies of music, the narrative potency of film, the rich detail of videogame world-building, and the evocative power of photography to create experiential journeys that expertly balance historical context and timeless emotional resonance.
Her unwavering dedication to her craft and the art of storytelling has earned her widespread recognition and admiration from prestigious film festivals, esteemed print publications, and respected online forums focused on her diverse creative pursuits.
The cinematic trajectory of this remarkable individual began with the feature-length film "Please Talk With Me", a haunting docu-thriller that garnered widespread acclaim, including the prestigious Best Director award at the Wilson College Horror Film Fest in 2013. This chilling adaptation, based on the C2D1 Journal Notes by J. Jeff Ungar, delves into the eerie tale of the C2D1 Haunting of Erie Hall at SUNY Geneseo in 1985. Under the astute guidance of producer William J. Edwards of CITA Productions, the film boasts a talented cast, featuring Kyle Shea, Aaron Katter, Dawn Sobolewski, Clara Heller, and Nicholas Pearl. "Please Talk With Me" premiered at Scare-A-Con Film Fest, subsequently winning Best Feature at Spirit Quest Film Fest in 2014. The film's enduring popularity led to its invitation as a headliner at the Eerie Horror Film Festival, where it continued to mesmerize audiences for years to come, its haunting legacy persisting well beyond 2019.
Mara Katria, a talented artist, made her debut in the music scene on February 20th, 2020, by releasing her first single, "Midnight Mind", on Channel 98.9 FM, which has since gained popularity by being played on several renowned radio stations, including Lehigh Valley's 88.1 FM and ALT-Natives on ALT-92.1 FM.
This captivating track, which features artist and photographer J. Jeff Ungar, was professionally e-mastered at the prestigious Real World Studios. To further enhance the track's impact, a music video was created, written, directed, and edited by Katria herself. The video is currently being showcased in various film festivals, leading up to its public release in the spring of 2020.
The success of "Midnight Mind" has been phenomenal, with the track already receiving multiple Best Music Video awards at international film festivals. Some of these notable honors include awards from the Imagine This Women's International Film Festival, Imaginarium Film Festival, and Sound & Vision International Film Festival.
As a result of her impressive debut, Mara Katria has undoubtedly established herself as a talented and innovative artist, and fans are eagerly anticipating her future projects.
Katria Mara's artistic trajectory took a significant turn in the early months of 2020, as she revealed plans to follow up on her critically acclaimed album "Midnight Mind" with an original extended play, cryptically referred to as Modern M. This forthcoming project marks a collaborative effort with a legendary post-punk band, the iconic Modern English, featuring a talented roster of friends and heroes.
Modern M is poised to transport listeners on a sweeping sonic odyssey, weaving together threads from the mythic past, the sonic renaissance of the 1980s, and the yet-to-be-written chapters of the future. At the heart of this ambitious endeavor lies Katria's profound vision for music as a reflective medium, capable of capturing the intricacies and enigmas of the human experience.
Through her art, Katria seeks to hold up a mirror to the complexities of existence, inviting listeners to gaze upon the multifaceted nature of human emotion, thought, and experience. As she herself has poetically phrased it, her music serves as a means of illuminating the mysteries that lie at the very core of our being, guiding us toward a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
