Christian D. Chapra
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Born in New York City, Christian D Chapra has a broad understanding of
the United States. Raised in Michigan, Texas, and Colorado, he brings a
unique perspective to his films. Educated at the University of Colorado
at Boulder, his classmates included Trey Parker and Matt Stone. His
professors included the legendary avant-garde filmmaker Stan Brakhage,
and notable film theorists Marian Keane, and Bruce F Kawin. In 2012,
Chapra finished his education at Boston University Center for Digital
Imaging Arts. His final project, "The Wardens", debuted at the student
film screening, at the Embassy Theater, in Waltham, on June 15th, 2012.
"The Wardens" was then expanded into a feature length screenplay,
entitled "Moving On". On October 18, 2013, "Moving On" received the
"Best Unproduced Screenplay Based on a Drama" Award at the London
International Film Festival. "The Wardens" was a late edition to the
screening schedule, making its festival debut. As of 12/31/13, Chapra
is working on five short, and three feature length scripts. He is
hoping to produce the short film "Reach for the Stars", during the
summer of 2014.