Chanté

Working on SINNERS was a grueling, cultural, unpredictable, fruitful (and sometimes nocturnal) experience. Working in Louisiana’s summertime, we received no shortage of suntans, lightning delays, or bug bites, but the fabric of our cast and crew became all the closer because of it. One thing that Mr. Delroy made sure to impress upon me every day I saw him was that the most important element of anything is how you finish, never how you start. The beautiful connections I made and the impact of witnessing such detailed artistry up close while working on this set will hold a resounding permanence in my film career. I can only hope for more of the same in my future. On what other production will you find the crew doing the bus stop to Frankie Beverly and Maze’s “Before I Let You Go” in the middle of the set? I’ll wait. See SINNERS in theaters now 🫶🏾

on my fest behavior 😇⚜️ FQF is always a gooodt ole time. This was my 3rd year stage managing and I couldn’t be more proud. I even had some time to run around and enjoy it with friends. Since 2017, I’ve worked for FQFI as an intern, production assistant, and now I have my own stage to run. Thank God for growth and elevation 🥹 I love being a production girlie working for festivals, events, films, tv shows, photoshoots, and many more. Until next year 🤞🏾 #FQF2025

Laissez les bons temps rouler baby 💚💜💛 the good times sho nuff rolled for Mardi Gras 2025

2024 - Q3 in Review Between Sinners and Goons, the amount of night shoots I’ve worked this year had me feeling like a true nocturnal being 😭 Random Tings: • I saw Sango perform for the 5th time and it is always an amazing experience. Thank youu @setdeflo ☺️ • shoutout to @classpass , I’ve been really enjoying getting active + I use it for massages too. 10/10 • I started therapy and it’s going well. It’s been helping a lot with unpacking and putting things into perspective for me • I had such a peaceful and restful trip spending time with friends in Phoenix. Omg the authentic Mexican food.. I could cry lol • spicy lemongrass margaritas now have a special place in my heart. An herbaceous cocktail will see me every. single. timeee • credit to @eli_joshua for capturing this crafty food evaluation on set 😂 this is literally how I eat every meal lol trying to identify ingredients • I am very excited for all grocery stores to see me searching the aisles for pumpkin items this szn. send any recs you know of 👀 I love being a production girlie. It’s so gratifying to witness so many small parts come together and create a true experience, whether that be in film or live productions. Listening to on repeat: Kiwanuka - Michael Kiwanuka The newest Kaytranada, but BUBBA will always get play with me too Gold - Cleo Soul Best of Anita Baker Album + many others, but these are just a few albums Hellooo Q4 ✨

2024 - Q2 in Review I’m aware that it’s October 🥴 Working on “Sinners” (place holder name Grilled Cheese) took up a great deal of my time, but I managed to squeeeeeze in some fun [BTS to come after it’s released] Random tidbits: • Stage managing at FQF again this year was so much fun. I truly love my stage! • I started yoga again 🧘🏾‍♀️ + found myself listening to lots of podcasts • I legit became a barista on set. Daily double espresso + splash of oat milk for our #1 🌚 • I decided to get my rook pierced and the pain was significant. I will notttt be doing that again 😂 Listening to: Dawn is a Melody - Finn Rees jazz is for ordinary people - berlioz Worked on tailoring my innumerable playlists Okay that’s all.

cheers to thirtywonderful 🧡 Thank you to each and every one of you that wished me a happy birthday and celebrated with me, you’re truly appreciated! The love has been bountiful, colorful, and warm. Truth be told, I’ve been so busy with work lately that I haven’t had time to truly reflect on what this new age means to and for me. However, one thing I can say for certain is that I feel the most ME at my essence and in my core than I have ever felt. It’s an intangible certitude that I’d always heard is usually associated with stepping into the thirties but I’m finally experiencing it for myself and I’ve got to say that I’m damn glad I made it to this point. Thanking God for continued blessings and more that are sure to come 🥰

2024 - Q1 in Review I had an *almost* 100% successful dry January 🤏🏾 Listening to: Brazilian Jazz Songs that feel like sunshine It’s difficult to classify genres these days Eating: Korean cuisine, namely soondubu jjigae 🤤 All kinds of chili oil. Please send recs. Practicing: Reciprocity Acting before speaking Trusting the process, my intuition, and alignment. Every little thing happens for a reason. Looking forward to all that Q2 has in store for the girl ✨

#SetGala2024 was such a blast, per usheee 🥳 I celebrated the new year in such good company and I’m so grateful and glad I did! 2024 better treat me right bc I got hands this year and I’m not fighting fair 😂

second half of my 2023 in photo form 🧡 great memories were made but I am glaaaaad that 2024 is here. bigger and better to come.

in honor of me having less than 2 hours left of my twenties, here’s a glimpse of my last six months of 2️⃣9️⃣ ✨ #June23 #almost30 #thirtyflirtyandthriving #cuspofmagic

Meet "Petite Sweet" Chair Chanté Ward, born and raised in New Orleans, a part of the assistant directors department in the film industry and co-owner of @goherward consulting.  For her, art means that there is no ceiling and no cap to your expression of who you are and what you feel - whether it be paintings or drawings or sculptures or even words! We are all different people and we should convey ourselves as such. Whatever you feel...that's art.  In regards to how she wants to leave a legacy:  "I would like to encourage people and serve as a reminder that it's okay to not know. It's okay to not have the next step or the next answer readily available to you." June 24th needs to be circled on your calendar!  It's the inaugural year for "Petite Sweet: A Ball for All". Expect music, dancing, experiential art, libations, bites and a few surprises.  Buy tickets at the link in our bio! #Petitesweet

Happy New Year! 🥳 #SetGala2023 was a timeeeee 💙 You never really need a reason to dress up and dance the night away, but this occasion was extra special. New year, new experiences, new memories, continued blessings 🥂 Makeup by @taecruzemua 🥰😘