SUTTON HIGH ALUMNA, ALETHA SHEPHERD
We are delighted to announce that Sutton High Alumna Aletha Shepherd has been shortlisted by the GDST as Alumna of the Year 2024.
Aletha is the founder of Shot of Tea, a neoteric production company created with the vision of inclusivity at its core to bring a fresh perspective to the industry. She is a powerhouse in the film industry, creating a space to showcase and celebrate women and minority voices and stories which are still underrepresented.
Aletha founded Shot of Tea with the desire to push the industry forward for all while exploring the potential depth and breadth of the female gaze. Through her stellar leadership, the company quickly gained recognition for its highly successful short films, winning international, prestigious awards.
Inspired by her love of filmmaking and the creative arts, Aletha strives to produce visually compelling motion pictures with female lead roles that empower women. As founder, writer, actor and producer, she is at the forefront of seeking out and finding undiscovered voices and talents, platforming those previously not offered opportunities and paving the way for up-and-coming talent.
In 2023, she was awarded the Women of the Future Award 2023 in Arts & Culture where the judges praised her resilience, motivation and attitude towards success and failure. This year, she gave her first TEDx talk, “How Letting Go of Dreams Can Unlock Your Unique Story.”
Ultimately, Aletha is leading an organisation determined to break through glass ceilings and proudly stand as the foremost female-led, diverse super indie, spearheading a groundbreaking transformation in the entertainment industry. Bravo Aletha!