Pete Chatmon

Pete Chatmon (born June 1, 1977 in New York City) is an American director.

Early life Chatmon was born in New York City. A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.

Career Chatmon's work has been shown at over 25 film festivals around the world, including the Sundance Film Festival. His short films include: 3D, Chameleon, and Confessions of Cool.

He is best known for writing, producing, and directing the independent feature film Premium, starring Dorian Missick, Zoe Saldaña, Hill Harper, Eva Pigford, Frankie Faison, and William Sadler. Premium, nominated for a 2007 Best Independent Feature, Black Reel Award, has also earned the Honorary Mention Audience Award at the 2006 Urbanworld Film Festival as well as a New Visions, Special Jury Prize at the 2006 Bahamas International Film Festival.

Chatmon's next film is a documentary on the 761st Tank Battalion, narrated by Andre Braugher. He is developing several feature-length screenplays including What About Us?, The 4th, and an untitled hip-hop tribute.

Personal life In May 2019, Chatmon married Grey's Anatomy actress Kelly McCreary.

Filmography Short film 3D (2000) Chameleon (2004) Black Card (2015) Lady Bouncer (2017)

Feature film Premium (2006)

Documentary film 761st (2007)

TV series

Awards and nominations Year Title Award/Nomination 2006 Premium Bahamas International Film Festival — New Visions AwardBlack Reel Award for Outstanding Independent Film 2015 Black Card Nominated — Black Reel Award for Outstanding Independent Short Film