Pete Chatmon facts for kids
Pete Chatmon, born on June 1, 1977, in New York City, is an American director. He is known for directing movies and TV shows.
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Early Life and Education
Pete Chatmon grew up in New York City. He studied filmmaking at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. This is a famous school for arts.
Career Highlights
Pete Chatmon's films have been shown at many film festivals. These are events where new movies are presented. One famous festival is the Sundance Film Festival. He made short films like 3D, Chameleon, and Confessions of Cool.
Chatmon is well-known for his movie Premium. He wrote, produced, and directed this independent film. It starred actors like Zoe Saldana and Hill Harper. Premium was nominated for a Black Reel Award in 2007. It also won awards at the Urbanworld Film Festival and the Bahamas International Film Festival.
He also directed a documentary film called 761st. This film is about the 761st Tank Battalion, a brave group from history. The story is told by actor Andre Braugher. Chatmon is also working on new movie scripts.
Personal Life
In May 2019, Pete Chatmon married actress Kelly McCreary. She is known for her role in the TV show Grey's Anatomy.
Filmography
Short Films
- 3D (2000)
- Chameleon (2004)
- Black Card (2015)
- Lady Bouncer (2017)
Feature Films
- Premium (2006)
Documentary Films
- 761st (2007)
TV Series Directed
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | American Koko | 12 episodes |
| 2018-21 | Black-ish | 6 episodes |
| 2019-22 | Grey's Anatomy | 4 episodes |
| 2019-21 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | 6 episodes |
| 2020-21 | Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet | 3 episodes |
| 2021-25 | You | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | The Flight Attendant | Episode: "Drowning Women" |
| 2024-2025 | Ghosts | 4 episodes |
Awards and Recognition
| Year | Title | Award/Nomination |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Premium | Bahamas International Film Festival — New Visions Award Black Reel Award for Outstanding Independent Film |
| 2015 | Black Card | Nominated — Black Reel Award for Outstanding Independent Short Film |
