Award winning writer/author, filmmaker, educator & public speaker

Piper D.

Public Speaking

I am a highly sought public keynote speaker. I was the keynote speaker for Nelson Mandela’s 92nd birthday and vigil; Ron Kovic International Day of Peace; Area Agency on Aging, Puyallup Indigenous Nation Reservation; UN San Diego, International Girls Day American Samoa; Free the children in Belarus; Honolulu Women’s Prison; Nkamba AIDS benefit in Congo; IVAT ( Institute of Violence, Abuse and Trauma; and Hope Refuge ( trafficked teen rescue Santa Barbara), to name a few.

Reading

I am a storyteller, creator, educator & advocate, crafting film and novel narratives that challenge, inspire, & resonate worldwide. As an award-winning screenwriter and children's book author. As a credentialed California teacher and mother of two, I have taught children reading, phonics, spelling, grammar, English, poetry, literature and handwriting ages 3-18. I establishing and designed curriculum's for the State of California, in addition to starting two institutions of learning, "Baby Earth",a Malibu based learning facility promoting ecological and cultural diversity and Awareness (Pre- 3rd grade); and "Piper's Playhouse”- a Bay Area based professional theater production house and arts education program. (4th-12th grade)

Theater

Trained in children’s and musical professional theater since 1974 as a child actress. Trained at UC Berkeley, NYU and was a founding member of CAT (Creative Arts Team) and Naked Angels (Off Broadway Company run by Jason Alexander). Had recurring roles on three television shows and starred in many national commercials before starting Pipers Playhouse in San Francisco. Was the theater arts teacher through Vector Conservatory in San Rafael- sending me to teach theater. Directed many professional shows throughout Los Angeles and the Bay, and worked with the Marin County Theater Compaht

Video Production

I have been a very successful screenwriter, filmmaker, editor, and narrator for over 20 years. I have won Best screenplay awards: Best women’s empowerment film awards; Audience choice; Best documentary and Best Comedy. My book was made into a three time Emmy Award and NAACP award winning Disney film. I also have a YouTube channel with 60 wisdom films that have been seen and screened all over the world.

Writing

PIPER DELLUMS Published Author/Screenwriter | Producer | Executive Producer | Casting Director Award-winning author (15 YA, children's books): including two short stories in the CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL franchise); and screenwriter with a diverse portfolio spanning children's books, Young Adult; social justice dramas, suspense thrillers, biographical films, high-tech sci-fi, comedy, and rom-coms. Winner of Best Screenplay at the 2019 American Black Film Festival, with numerous festival accolades. Adept at crafting compelling narratives that inspire, challenge, and engage global audiences. LITERARY WORKS can be found on AMAZON - 1- A Paintbrush named Pierre 2- Mommy and Me and the Things that are free 3-The Road to Nkamba 4- The Grandma Leola Series ( 10 books) 5- Lyrics- Life Love and Lamentations SHORT STORY PUBLISHED COMPILATION BOOKS 1- Open your eyes: Extraordinary Experiences in Faraway Places - "Simunye" This story became a Disney film entitled, "The Color of Friendship" 2- Chicken Soup for the Soul: Random acts of Kindness- "Finding Peace" 3- Chi