Hi, I'm Piper Dellums, an award-winning literary artist, screenwriter, producer, director, and editor. I have a diverse portfolio that spans genres including social justice and political dramas, documentaries, musicals, period pieces, and more. My work aims to inspire, challenge, and engage global audiences with compelling narratives. My passion lies in storytelling that explores themes of perseverance, redemption, cultural heritage, and social justice. Over the years, I've been fortunate to receive numerous awards and recognitions that highlight my dedication to meaningful and powerful storytelling.

Piper Dellums

Hi, I'm Piper Dellums, an award-winning literary artist, screenwriter, producer, director, and editor. I have a diverse portfolio that spans genres including social justice and political dramas, documentaries, musicals, period pieces, and more. My work aims to inspire, challenge, and engage global audiences with compelling narratives. My passion lies in storytelling that explores themes of perseverance, redemption, cultural heritage, and social justice. Over the years, I've been fortunate to receive numerous awards and recognitions that highlight my dedication to meaningful and powerful storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Piper Dellums, an award-winning literary artist, screenwriter, producer, director, and editor. I have a diverse portfolio that spans genres including social justice and political dramas, documentaries, musicals, period pieces, and more. My work aims to inspire, challenge, and engage global audiences with compelling narratives.

My passion lies in storytelling that explores themes of perseverance, redemption, cultural heritage, and social justice. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to receive numerous awards and recognitions that highlight my dedication to meaningful and powerful storytelling.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Writer, Producer at Dandelions
January 1, 2006 - Present
Winner Best Drama Short at Harlem Film Festival; handled writing and producing duties for a powerful, award-winning short film with acclaimed cinematography and acting.
Writer, Producer at The Rent Party
January 1, 2013 - Present
Produced and wrote a documentary short exploring cultural heritage and community resilience through music, winner of Best Documentary at the Idyllwild Film Festival.
Writer, Producer at Red Road
January 1, 2014 - Present
Wrote and produced a feature recognized for its soundtrack, finalist and winner at Idyllwild Film Festival.
Writer, Producer, Casting at Strive
January 1, 2019 - Present
Award-winning drama exploring perseverance and redemption. Winner of multiple awards at ABFF American Black Film Festival and considered for Oscars.
Writer, Executive Producer at Cracka
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provocative historical drama reimagining racial power dynamics.
Writer at Don’t Talk About Jesus
January 1, 2020 - Present
Won Best Comedy and Audience Choice at several film festivals in 2020.
Writer, Producer, Director at Legacy of Woman: Journey of the Drum
January 1, 2022 - Present
Award-winning film celebrating women's empowerment and cultural journeys.
Writer at The Lighthouse
January 1, 2021 - Present
Period drama centered on race relations, music, faith, redemption.
Writer, Narrator, Director, Editor at About Love
January 1, 2021 - Present
Winner and semi-finalist awards at various international film festivals.
Writer, Composer, Director, Editor, Executive Producer at Pachamama (Music Video)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created a music video incorporating writing and musical composition.
Writer at Lost and Found
January 1, 2022 - Present
True story drama addressing child abuse, trauma, addiction, identity, and redemption.
Writer at Black and Blue and Red All Over
January 1, 2023 - Present
Suspense thriller focused on gender-based violence and social injustice.
Writer at See You Tomorrow
January 1, 2024 - Present
Heartfelt time-bending narrative exploring love, loss, and second chances.

Education

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Qualifications

Young Adult Writer of the Year, Viking Press/Penguin Putnam
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
International Poet of the Year
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services