Co-founder and CEO of chromatic black. Executive producer of "FANNIE," the Chromatic Black short film on Fannie Lou Hamer, directed by Christine Swanson and produced by Aunjanue Ellis. Recipient of the NAACP National Women of Impact Award. B.A. in English and Political Science, Spelman College. M.S. in Managerial Sciences, Georgia State University.

Christine “Tine” Fields is an Emmy Award–winning director whose work centers on
the cultural architecture of Black life. Her filmmaking philosophy is guided by a
simple principle: guide the heart to move the mind. She approaches storytelling
as both an emotional and intellectual practice, using visual language to
cultivate empathy and critical engagement.
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As a director on Soul of a Nation, Tine has twice received the Emmy Award for
Outstanding Direction and earned multiple additional nominations. Her work is
distinguished by a cinematic approach that blends intimate conversation,
intentional camera movement, and carefully constructed visual environments.
She treats composition, lighting, and movement as structural tools that shape
meaning rather than aesthetic ornament.
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Across her career, Tine has led projects recognized with Peabody, DuPont,
Gracie, Edward R. Murrow, and NAACP Image Award honors. Her directing
practice prioritizes cultural depth, narrative clarity, and ethical representation,
particularly when engaging Black historical and contemporary subjects.

A native of Hampton, Virginia, Tine holds a BA in Journalism from Hampton
University and is a member of the Directors Guild of America, the Television
Academy, and NATAS. She is currently developing documentary work that
explores legacy, music, memory, and intergenerational systems of care within
Black communities.

Catherine “Cat” McKenzie is an Emmy and Peabody Award–winning producer and media executive with a track record of bringing ambitious, culturally resonant stories to life across broadcast, streaming, and now independent film.

As founder of CatMac Global Media, she develops and produces original documentary and scripted projects, working at the intersection of storytelling, talent, and scalable IP. Her recent work spans documentary production, narrative development, and live storytelling experiences—including staged readings that help bring scripts from page to performance.

McKenzie most recently served as Executive Producer of GMA3 and led original programming for ABC News Live, where she oversaw high-impact live coverage, premium specials, and original series. She has executive produced more than 10 ABC primetime specials, including Soul of a Nation and Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming (#1 in its time slot), as well as major music-driven projects featuring Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi.

Known for her ability to build projects from concept through execution, McKenzie brings both editorial vision and production rigor—combining creative instincts with a deep understanding of audience, distribution, and partnerships.