I'm Dwayne T. Chappell, a writer and creator with a passion for blending dramatic writing with animation. I earned my BA in Dramatic Writing from SCAD and have explored concept development for animation and online content creation through coursework and diverse projects. My work blends storytelling, world-building, and visual storytelling to craft engaging narratives across TV, film, and interactive media. I've led collaborative writer's room projects as an Executive Producer/Staff Writer at SCAD's Black Box Writers Room, developed original pilots, and contributed to film festival work like Dwayne's Thoughts in Savannah. I'm excited to continue shaping meaningful stories and collaborating with teams to bring bold ideas to life.

DWAYNE T. CHAPPELL

I'm Dwayne T. Chappell, a writer and creator with a passion for blending dramatic writing with animation. I earned my BA in Dramatic Writing from SCAD and have explored concept development for animation and online content creation through coursework and diverse projects. My work blends storytelling, world-building, and visual storytelling to craft engaging narratives across TV, film, and interactive media. I've led collaborative writer's room projects as an Executive Producer/Staff Writer at SCAD's Black Box Writers Room, developed original pilots, and contributed to film festival work like Dwayne's Thoughts in Savannah. I'm excited to continue shaping meaningful stories and collaborating with teams to bring bold ideas to life.

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I’m Dwayne T. Chappell, a writer and creator with a passion for blending dramatic writing with animation. I earned my BA in Dramatic Writing from SCAD and have explored concept development for animation and online content creation through coursework and diverse projects. My work blends storytelling, world-building, and visual storytelling to craft engaging narratives across TV, film, and interactive media.

I’ve led collaborative writer’s room projects as an Executive Producer/Staff Writer at SCAD’s Black Box Writers Room, developed original pilots, and contributed to film festival work like Dwayne’s Thoughts in Savannah. I’m excited to continue shaping meaningful stories and collaborating with teams to bring bold ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Producer, Staff Writer at SCAD's Black Box Writers Room
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Student-run writer's room for collaboration, creation, and experimental TV pilots. Supervised the creation process to ensure on-brand, impactful, and relevant content. Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery. Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling.
Barricade Attendee at Ann Arbor Art Fair
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Monitored crowd flow and ensured safety by preventing access to a restricted one-way street during the fair.
Seasonal Night-Shift Operative at Zingerman's Warehouse
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Checked product quality prior to shipment; performed in multiple workstations to maintain workflow and ensure timely delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Writing at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 11, 2017 - June 1, 2022
Started out in Animation but switched to Dramatic Writing when I was told I won’t get much creative freedom.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Washtenaw community college
November 19, 2012 - June 11, 2018
When I got to college, I didn’t know what I want to do at the time and studied film, animation, art, and writing.

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper WarriorCats (Pilot)
    This fan-made pilot is adapted and based on Erin Hunter’s beloved book series "Warriors". Taking place in the first book "Into the Wild", About the pet kitten Rusty joining a Clan of feral cats in the nearby wilderness. I do not own the rights, nor have permission. This is for displaying my literacy and screenwriting ability only. writer screenwriter screenplay story storywriter pdf

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