Aleta Chappelle's illustrious career in the film industry began at Francis Ford Coppola's esteemed Zoetrope Studio, where she played a crucial role in the casting process for iconic films such as The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, Peggy Sue Got Married, The Cotton Club, and many more.
As she progressed to the position of Casting Director, her impressive credits include Romeo and Juliet in Harlem, Somewhere, Godfather Part 3, Trade, Drumline, Nutty Professor, Sister Act 2, New York Stories - Zoë, Boomerang, Major Payne, Ramblings Rose, and numerous other notable productions.
Ms. Chappelle's exceptional work in casting earned her a nomination for a Best Casting Award from the Casting Society of America for her work on two HBO films: "Life Support" starring Queen Latifah and "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge" starring Halle Berry. Her feature film "Mooz-lum" won a Black Reel and Urban World Film Festival Best Ensemble Casting Award, while the Pocono Mountain Film Festival honored her with a Lifetime Career Achievement in Casting Award in 2014.
Ms. Chappelle made her feature film directorial debut with the hit comedy "Goosed" starring Jennifer Tilly, Joan Rivers, and Damon Wayans, which was executive produced by Francis Coppola. Her subsequent directorial venture, "Romeo and Juliet in Harlem", received widespread acclaim and was invited to screen at numerous festivals, including those in London and Los Angeles, before enjoying a record-breaking educational distribution company release.
On the stage, Ms. Chappelle has directed several notable productions, including the Off Off Broadway production of "The Concept Of Love" starring Julianna Margulies and the Off Broadway production of "The Mary Ellen Pleasant Story" starring Carmen De Lavallade and Michael Michelle. She is also the Founder and Director of the Harlem Children's Theatre, a testament to her dedication to nurturing young talent and promoting arts education.
Throughout her career, Ms. Chappelle continues to cast independent and studio films, and her production company, Moon Shadow Films.biz, develops films and plays that promote artistic and social value.
