Actors Joe & Cat Black (Film: Suffrage) (MONDAY OCTOBER 5TH 2026)

JOE BLACK Filmmaker • Writer • Director • Producer • Actor *Monday Night Interview — Mikey & The Maddog Show*    *QUICK BIO* Joe Black is an independent filmmaker based in Los Angeles and the founder/head of production of **Blue Means Pregnant Films**. He graduated from D.A.S.O.T.A. in 2006 with an Arts Seal in Film and Television Production. His work has covered narrative films, documentaries, television, web series, music videos, acting, writing, directing, producing and editing. Joe has built a career around independent filmmaking and has worked extensively outside the traditional Hollywood studio system.   *MAJOR CAREER HIGHLIGHT* In 2017, Joe was selected to direct Academy Award-winning actress *Gena Rowlands* in *Pulling Strings*, described by Blue Means Pregnant Films as her final on-screen performance. That is a GREAT story to explore. *SELECTED FILM WORK* • Suffrage — Writer / Director / Producer • Natasha Hall — Writer / Director • Pulling Strings — Director • The Yellow Bellies — Director • I Don't Know — Writer / Director • Bad Ass Bear — Writer / Director • Gator Babes — filmmaker / production involvement Joe has also appeared as an actor in several productions, including Tellers and *I Don't Know*. *NATASHA HALL* Joe wrote and directed *Natasha Hall*, starring his wife Cat Black as private investigator Natasha Hall. At the 2021 TCIF Film Festival: • Natasha Hall — *Best Feature Film* • Joe Black — *Best Screenplay* • Cat Black — *Outstanding Performance in a Feature Film* *SUFFRAGE* Joe wrote and directed *Suffrage*, with Cat Black starring as Natasha Hall. The film features recognizable actors including *Eric Roberts* and **Daniel Roebuck**. Cat also served as an executive producer.   ------------------------------------------------------   Cat Blak CAT BLACK Actress • Producer *Monday Night Interview — Mikey & The Maddog Show* *QUICK BIO* Cat Black is an actress and producer who has worked extensively with her husband, filmmaker **Joe Black**, through their independent production company, **Blue Means Pregnant Films**. Her work spans acting and producing, with a major recurring role as private investigator **Natasha Hall**. *NATASHA HALL* Cat stars as the title character in *Natasha Hall*, written and directed by Joe Black. The film earned significant recognition at the 2021 TCIF Film Festival: • Natasha Hall — *Best Feature Film* • Joe Black — *Best Screenplay* • Cat Black — *Outstanding Performance in a Feature Film* That's a particularly interesting achievement because the film's three major recognitions went directly to the movie, Joe's writing and Cat's performance. *SUFFRAGE* Cat stars as *Natasha Hall* in *Suffrage*, directed and written by Joe Black. The film features *Eric Roberts* and **Daniel Roebuck**, giving Cat the opportunity to work alongside established professional actors. Cat also served as an *executive producer* on the film. *OTHER WORK* Cat has continued expanding her role beyond acting. Selected projects include: • Suffrage — Actress / Executive Producer • Natasha Hall — Lead Actress • I Don't Know — Actress / Producer • Bad Ass Bear — Producer / Actress • Gator Babes — Actress / Production involvement   *THE JOE & CAT PARTNERSHIP* One of the most interesting aspects of Cat's career is that she and Joe aren't simply husband and wife—they are creative partners. They have collaborated on multiple independent productions, with Joe frequently writing/directing and Cat performing and/or producing. That gives you a great opportunity to talk about the reality of *marriage + filmmaking + business + creative disagreements.* Mikey & The Maddog - WTBR America's Popcast