Katherina Fay

Katherina Fay is a film lecturer at the National Film School, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT), where she combines professional film industry experience with a strong focus on digital media and education. Working within the Department of Design and Media, she teaches digital skills and film-related subjects that support students in developing practical, industry-relevant competencies for contemporary screen production. Her academic contribution extends beyond the classroom: she has served on IADT’s Teaching and Learning Committee, representing the film and creative technologies area and helping to shape institute-wide approaches to curriculum and pedagogy.​

Alongside her lecturing role, Katherina has been involved in the Irish film sector through credits on short films such as Dream Kitchen, James and At Death’s Door, reflecting a grounded engagement with production practice. Her broader professional background includes work in digital media and education positions associated with organisations such as Dublin Institute of Technology, GSMA, TFBC.tv and The Film Biography Company, experience that informs the applied, industry-facing character of her teaching.