Cat Solen is a visionary director known for co-creating and directing the acclaimed series The Shivering Truth on Adult Swim, which premiered as a short film at Sundance and ran for two successful seasons. Recently, she directed Chris Fleming: HELL, a comedy variety special for Peacock. She also directed several episodes of the second season of Waffles and Mochi’s Restaurant, starring Michelle Obama.
Cat frequently collaborates with Tierra Whack on innovative projects, including Unemployed and Body of Water. In addition to her groundbreaking work in music videos, she has helmed award-winning commercials, including Wieden+Kennedy’s 2024-25 Travel Oregon campaign. She also created the iconic Monkeypaw Productions logo ID for Jordan Peele’s film company.
Cat’s work blends surreal visuals, striking storytelling, and bold artistic direction across television, film, music, and commercial projects. Renowned for her mastery of practical visual effects, Cat seamlessly blends live-action, animatronics, puppetry, and animation in ways few directors can. This work has set her apart as one of the most innovative and skilled directors working in this style.
