Chanelle Aponte Pearson
About
Chanelle Aponte Pearson is a Bronx-bred, Brooklyn-based filmmaker. In 2015, Chanelle was awarded the euphoria Calvin Klein Spotlight on Women Directors “Live the Dream” grant for the narrative series 195 Lewis, her directorial debut. The series screened to a sold-out audience at the renowned BAMcinématek in 2016 and had its world premiere at the 2017 International Film Festival at Rotterdam. Chanelle also produced the critically acclaimed film AN OVERSIMPLIFICATION OF HER BEAUTY, which premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and won the 2012 Gotham Award for “Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You.” Chanelle co-manages MVMT, a Brooklyn-based film production company.
Untitled Race & Criminal Justice Project
A nuanced look at how two communities of color navigate an uneven criminal justice system, anchored by one polarizing New York City case.
So Young, So Pretty, So White
Weaving the lives of several compelling men and women from across the globe, So Young, So Pretty, So White is a window into the world of skin bleaching, unveiling what drives people to lighten their skin.
The Lobbyists
A conman with no past and a former CIA agent join forces to “lobby” politicians by blackmailing them into voting for progressive legislation.