A Los Angeles native, Kit Rich is a multifaceted fitness entrepreneur, storyteller, and burgeoning feature film director and writer.
Renowned as a celebrity fitness trainer, she has empowered a host of high-profile clients, including Jennifer Lawrence and Kesha. Kit has also built a powerful online community, inspiring hundreds of thousands to embrace their bodies and achieve their health and wellness goals.
Beyond her fitness career, Kit is an accomplished writer and playwright, with essays featured in notable publications such as the LA Times and SELF magazine. Her debut feature film, ISABEL’S GARDEN, which she both wrote and directed, is making significant strides on the international festival circuit. The film has already received seven awards—including Best Director, Best Writing, and Best Feature Film—and has garnered four additional nominations.
Kit's career is a testament to breaking boundaries and pursuing passions with vigor. As she continues to inspire others to chase their dreams, Kit is also working on two new films, marking the exciting next chapter of her evolving story.
Recognition
BEST DIRECTOR (2024)
The Los Angeles Film Festival - Independent Filmmakers Showcase
California Women's Film Festival
BEST FEATURE FILM (2024)
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
California Women's Film Festival
Imagine This Women’s Festival
BEST FEATURE FILM: AUDIENCE AWARD (2024)
The Los Angeles Film Festival - Independent Filmmakers Showcase
BEST WRITING: AUDIENCE AWARD (2024)
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
NOMINATED FOR BEST PICTURE (2024)
The Los Angeles Film Festival - Independent Filmmakers Showcase
NOMINATED FOR BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY (2024)
California Women's Film Festival
NOMINATED FOR GRAND JURY AWARD (BEST OF FEST)
Cordillera International Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION (2024)
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
Heartland International Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival
Three Rivers Film Festival
BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE (2024)
Cordillera International Film Festival
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FILM PRESS
SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS
“This story spoke to my soul. There is so much about Maya that I can relate to. Besides the obvious fact that the script was so exquisitely written by Kit [Rich, director and screenwriter], it’s a dream role. A role that makes an actor feel so alive and yet so petrified at the same time because it’s a character that is so layered and engaging on so many levels. I constantly had to take a deep breath in between reading the script, thinking to myself, ‘Oh my god, this is so good,’ I literally had chills.”
—ACTRESS KAREN DAVID, COLLIDER MAGAZINE
“Writing, pitching, and directing my film has been exhausting but worthwhile. I learned that it’s never too late to invest in a new passion and that amazing things happen when you’re brave enough to try.’’
—OK MAGAZINE
“Kit's story is particularly interesting for people questioning their path because of her sheer courage to defy societal norms.”
—INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
“To be at the Marche du Film is an incredible opportunity to share Isabel’s Garden with the world,” said Igor Princ, president of Princ Films. “Isabel’s Garden has a huge heart and deeply touches those who watch it.”
—DEADLINE