Shannon Sears-Rivera is a collaboration of Philadelphian tenacity, pursued catharsis and East Coast grit. She writes from a womanist, queer, black biracial lens; her heroes are stubborn and unapologetic in their individualism and find conflict with authority. They are alienated members of society whose unique qualities are cultivated and utilized to help them find their tribe. Her films depict a slice of life; They amplify the nuances and intrepid capacities of love and friendship. Her voice is fresh, multi-ethnic and ripe for collaboration fostering the idea that all people are extraordinary.