Shatara Michelle Ford facts for kids

Shatara Michelle Ford is an American director, writer, and producer. They are known for their first feature film, Test Pattern, which came out in 2019. This movie was praised by many critics.

About Shatara Michelle Ford

Shatara Michelle Ford grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. They studied at Pitzer College, where they earned a degree in political studies and sociology. Later, they got a master's degree in screenwriting from Royal Holloway, University of London. Ford uses they/them pronouns.

Shatara Michelle Ford's Film Career

Shatara Michelle Ford became well-known in 2019 with their first full-length movie, Test Pattern. Ford not only directed this film but also wrote and produced it.

Test Pattern Film

Test Pattern tells the story of Renesha and Evan, a young couple from different backgrounds. They look for medical help after Renesha goes through a very upsetting experience. The film first showed in August 2019 at the BlackStar Film Festival. There, it won the Lionsgate/STARZ Producer Award. It also received awards at the New Orleans Film Festival and the deadCENTER Film Festival.

Other Film Projects

Ford has another film called Queen Elizabeth. This movie is about growing up and was listed on the 2017 Black List, which highlights popular unproduced screenplays. It was being developed as of 2021.

In 2024, Ford directed, wrote, and produced a film called Dreams in Nightmares. This movie follows three friends on a road trip across the Midwestern United States. They are searching for their friend who has gone missing.

Ford has said that German Expressionism (a style of art and film) and director Alfred Hitchcock have greatly influenced their work.

Awards and Nominations

Shatara Michelle Ford's work, especially Test Pattern, has earned many awards and nominations.

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