Sharon Everitt is an American film and television director, producer, and editor.

Career

Everitt's resume primarily consists of directing comedy, music, and performance. She is known for directing the

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series The High Court starring

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, featuring guest stars

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, and

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, among others. In 2018, Everitt directed the short film ''Brentwood'' starring

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and

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which has played at the

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. Everitt is also known as the Executive Producer of the Disney Christmas specials on

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from 2011 to 2013. Everitt also has an extensive editorial history which primarily consists of editing comedy and music, including multiple official music videos for artist

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. In December 2018,

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announced Everitt was announced as one of the members of the NBC Alternative Directors Program in its inaugural year. She will work on ''World of Dance'' and ''The Wall''. In 2019, Everitt's film ''Brentwood'' was named "Best Short Film" by the Independent Film Showcase in Los Angeles. In 2019, Everitt's science fiction film ''Polybius'' premiered at

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in Austin, Texas. Everitt directed the pilot episode of '' One Perfect Shot'' with executive producer

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for

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in 2022. Everitt directed the first season of ''That's My Time with

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'' for

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during the 2022 Netflix Is a Joke festival in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Television

Film

Music videos

Advertising

Everitt has directed spots for brands including

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and the LA County Fair.

Awards and nominations

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'' , EMMY Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing , , - , 2014 , ''

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References

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