Chanelle Aponte Pearson facts for kids
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Chanelle Aponte Pearson
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Bronx, New York, New York
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Writer, producer director |
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Notable work
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195 Lewis |
Chanelle Aponte Pearson is an American filmmaker. She is known for her work as a writer, producer, and director. She is also a member of the New Negress Film Society. This is a group that supports Black women filmmakers.
Chanelle is best known for directing 195 Lewis. This is a web series about young Black women. It is set in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. The series won an award at the BlackStar Film Festival in 2017. It also received a special mention at Outfest that same year.
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Chanelle Pearson's Career
Chanelle Pearson started making short films on her own. Her first big job was in 2012. She was a co-producer for the film An Oversimplification of Her Beauty. This film was made by Terence Nance. Today, Pearson is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Nance's company, MVMT.
Directing 195 Lewis
In 2015, Pearson received a grant from the Gotham Awards. This helped her create her first series as a director. It was a web series called 195 Lewis.
195 Lewis is a story about four Black women. They live in the Bed Stuy area of Brooklyn. The show features actors like Rae Leone Allen and Trae Harris. It first came out online on November 16, 2017. The series was praised for showing the lives of Black women in a lively way.
Other Projects and Groups
Pearson also worked as an executive producer for the HBO series Random Acts of Flyness. This show came out in 2018.
She is a part of the New Negress Film Society. This group was started in 2013. Its goal is to create a supportive community for Black women filmmakers. They help each other and show their films.
About Chanelle Pearson
Chanelle Pearson was born and grew up in the Bronx. The Bronx is a borough in New York City.
Awards and Recognition
Chanelle Pearson has received several awards for her work:
- 2015: She won the "Spotlight on Women Filmmakers Live The Dream" grant from the Gotham Awards.
- 2018: Her series 195 Lewis won a Gotham Award for "Breakthrough Series – Short Form".
Filmography
This table shows some of the films and series Chanelle Pearson has worked on. It shows if she was a director, writer, or producer.
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | ||
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| 2012 | An Oversimplification of Her Beauty | No | No | Yes | |
| 2017 | 195 Lewis | Yes | Yes | Executive | Web series |
| 2018 | Random Acts of Flyness | No | No | Executive | |
