Naima Ramos-Chapman facts for kids

Naima Ramos-Chapman is an American director, writer, and actress. She is known for creating short films that explore important social issues. Her films include And Nothing Happened (2016) and Piu Piu (2018).

About Naima Ramos-Chapman

Naima Ramos-Chapman grew up in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. She has both Puerto Rican and Black heritage. From a young age, she loved to dance. She even attended the famous Alvin Ailey School for Dance. Later, she studied at Brooklyn College.

Her First Films

Ramos-Chapman wrote and directed her first short film, And Nothing Happened, in 2016. To make this film, she used Kickstarter. This is a website where people can donate money to help fund creative projects. She also worked several jobs to save enough money for the film.

In 2018, she wrote and directed another short film called Piu Piu. This film was described as "psycho surrealist," meaning it had a dreamlike and artistic style. Piu Piu was shown for the first time at the 2018 BlackStar Film Festival. The story for Piu Piu was inspired by a challenging experience Ramos-Chapman had in public.

Working in Television

Naima Ramos-Chapman is also a talented writer, director, and actor for HBO's TV series, Random Acts of Flyness. She also helps with editing and other production tasks for the show.

In 2021, Naima Ramos-Chapman received a special honor. She was named a United States Artists (USA) Fellow. This award recognizes talented artists who are making a big impact in their fields.