Results for Director / Producer_Greater Knoxville Tala Shatara
Tala Shatara
Journalist/Online Influencer
Online Influencer @talashatara Journalism and Electronic Media major at the University of Tennessee
Professional: I am an Alcoa High School alumna and soon to be an University of Tennessee graduate in the College of Communications. My major is Journalism and Electronic Media with an minor in Arabic. I plan to embark off to study at the University of Tennessee's Law school. I already have an associates degree in Communications from Pellissippi State Community College. I am a Diversity Student Leader Society executive member, which is a CCI sponsored organization held by Dean Wirth and his wife Alice Wirth. I am also serving on the board for the Diversity and Inclusion Week at UT. I take part in the TEDXUTK family holding discussions on mental health and its correlation into college student's lives. I have also written, directed, filmed, and edited a documentary series following the homeless community in East TN. My film has gained over 10,000 viewers, causing much more constructive conversations about this community amongst our community.

Personal: I transitioned my Instagram from personal page to business platform in 2014. I have been featured in the Knoxville News Sentinel and WBIR for my blogging and social branding skills in 2016. I have won several awards and scored high for my writing skills. Including the ACT, DARE Awareness annual essay, and more. Currently working on my very own memoir with a local publishing company, tackling many topics such as love, friendship, career, school, and any other expeditions young teenage girls experience.

Focus Areas:

  • Documentary/Photagraphy/Multimedia Storytelling

Seeking:

  • Fashion
  • Lifestyle
  • Beauty
  • Travel brands
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Top Accomplishments

DARE Top Essay Award
Dean's List 2016-2017 (Tennessee)
Endeavor Summit 2017 Speaker
Executive Member of Diversity Student Leader Society
Board Member of Diversity & Inclusion Week

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Favorite Word?

Huslte

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What Inspires You?

My inspiration comes from the ones who said I could never go on.

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What is your favorite brand?

E! Network
ABC Network

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What do you love about Tennessee?

I love the opportunity for small business, especially in Knoxville. There is so much support and opportunity for anyone who has an idea, product, or service!

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