Deck design, treatment writing, image research, script notes, SCREENPLAY COLABS, and idea generation

 

Catherine collaborates with talented friends (long-term writing partner Jessica Leonard and killer visual researcher Alisa Kitamura) to provide writing, research, and design services to writers, producers, and directors. Reach out for samples and rates.

 
“I’ve worked with many deck designers throughout my career and Catherine is the best. She’s very talented, has a great eye, creates beautiful, original work and is so easy to work with. And she’s fast!”
— Blair Foster, Producer

WORK SAMPLES

For full deck samples, reach out: c@topsalstudio.com

TESTIMONIALS

“Catherine masterfully synthesized my ideas, and spun my body of work into an exciting pitch that landed me a book deal. She is a visionary. And a dream to work with. “

— Theresa Gambacorta, Writer and Co-Author

"I loved working with Catherine. She was flexible, attentive to details, and a real creative partner throughout the design process. She set my project up for success."

— Tamara Rosenberg, Producer

“I've worked with many deck designers throughout my career and Catherine is the best. She's very talented, has a great eye, creates beautiful, original work and is so easy to work with. And she's fast!”

— Blair Foster, Producer

"There's no one I trust more than Catherine Fordham and her insight was extremely valuable when developing my film from start to finish. I don't say that lightly. She makes you feel heard and seen. If you already have good ideas, she takes them to new heights. I can't wait to work with her again. I highly recommend her for any project - creatively or if you just need someone to talk to."

— Mykel Salazar, Writer/Director

“Catherine works harder than many folks I've collaborated with in the past, always pushing to make sure every aspect of a project possesses that special shine that lands the pitch.”

— Natalie Johnson, Producer

“Catherine is an extraordinary talent. She’s whip-smart, cool, funny, and quirky. Her point of view is unique yet her sensibility is attuned to pop culture, feminism, and magical thinking. It feels fresh and singular. “

— Nanette Nelms, Producer