Sharon Shattuck is a renowned and accomplished documentary film director and podcast host, with a remarkable career spanning multiple platforms and mediums. Her impressive feature film, Picture A Scientist, made its debut at the prestigious 2020 Tribeca Film Festival and went on to receive a nomination for the 2022 News & Documentary Emmy Award in the Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary category.
In addition to her work in film, Shattuck has also made a significant impact in the world of podcasting. She is the co-host of the popular Gimlet/Spotify podcast Conviction: American Panic, and has also co-created the New York Times Op-Docs science series 'Animated Life', which earned a nomination for a 2016 Creative Arts Emmy Award.
Shattuck's work has been featured on a wide range of platforms, including PBS, Netflix, National Geographic Channel, Vice, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Slate, ProPublica, Spotify, and Radiolab. Her versatility and talent have allowed her to excel in multiple formats, from documentary filmmaking to podcasting.
Before embarking on her career in documentary filmmaking, Shattuck earned degrees in both forest ecology and journalism, providing her with a unique foundation for her work. Her dedication to storytelling and her passion for science and technology have made her a respected and accomplished figure in the industry.
Throughout her career, Shattuck has been recognized for her outstanding work, including the nomination for the 2022 News & Documentary Emmy Award. Her feature film, From This Day Forward, was a New York Times Critic's Pick and was broadcast on POV (PBS) and distributed on various platforms, including Netflix, SundanceNow, Amazon, iTunes, and VHX.
