Making films to tell stories that matter.
Catherine Cobb Ryan is an award-winning actor turned filmmaker and owner of Moon Hill Pictures. While navigating the whirlwind of raising 4 children in New York City and caring for sick and elderly family members on and off throughout her life, Catherine discovered a passion for storytelling. Her experiences fueled a desire to illuminate societal issues, particularly those affecting women and children. She aims to shine a light on women's experiences and amplify their voices, which so often go unheard. Her award-winning debut film, Season of Passage, courageously tackled the taboo topic of miscarriage, earning her critical acclaim and the appreciation audiences worldwide. Catherine and her husband, Steve, are nearing the stage of being empty nesters and still happily reside in New York City.
Nominee: Best Women Filmmakers
Lifesaver
Big Apple Film Festival
New York City
2025
Official Selection
Lifesaver
New York Short Film Festival
New York City
2025
Official Selection
Lifesaver
Peaberry Film Festival
Canton
2025
Official Selection
Lifesaver
Soho International Film Festival
NYC
2025
Winner: Best Supporting Actress in a Short Film; Nominee: Best Up and Coming Actor/Actress
Lifesaver
Lady Filmmakers Film Festival
Beverly HIlls
2025
Semi-Finalist
Season of Passage
Women's International Film and Arts Festival
Fort Lauderdale
2019
Official Selection
Season of Passage
HollyShorts Monthly Screening
Hollywood
2019
Semi-finalist Best Dramatic Short and Best Actress
Season of Passage
The Cutting Room Independent Short Film Festival
New York City
2018
Official Selection
Season of Passage
Tallgrass Film Festival
Wichita, Kansa
2018
Official Selection
Season of Passage
Women Texas Film Festival
Dallas, Texas
2018
Best Dramatic Short film
Season of Passage
Manhattan Film Festival
New York, New York
2018
Award of Merit Special Mention: Actress: Leading (Catherine Cobb Ryan as Cate) Award of Merit: Film Short Award of Merit: Women Filmmakers
Season of Passage
Best Shorts Competition
Semi-Finalist
Season of Passage
Stage 32 Best Shorts Competition
Excellence in Filmmaking
Season of Passage
CanadaShorts
Saint John, New Brunswick
College
NYU
Humanities
19931995
Making films to tell stories that matter.
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