Nadhege Ptah | MAAT Films
Nadhege Ptah - Founder of MAAT Films

Nadhege

•Founder, Producer & Writer • MAAT Films

About Nadhege

Nadhege is an American-born, Haytian-rooted, award-winning actress, filmmaker, dancer, writer, producer, and director whose work merges storytelling, science, psychology, and wellness to heal and empower communities. Through M.A.A.T. Films (Manifesting An Artistic Truth), she creates transformative ecosystems that move from the screen to the classroom and into the community—bridging art, education, and leadership to inspire cultural restoration.

Her registered trademark, Paris Blues in Harlem® examines themes of legacy, love, and community. Its subdivision, Paris & Pop-Pop: #MakeGrandfatherGreatAgain, aims to revive grandfathers' role as protectors and mentors—promoting an intergenerational approach to violence intervention and prevention. This initiative is also carried forward through the Paris & Pop-Pop TikTok Village Digital Series, which fosters storytelling and dialogue across generations.

She is also creating The Absolute Picture™ (TAP): Science of Self, a film and educational platform designed to empower BLAK girls—focused on Balance, Love, Abundance, and Kinship—through the TAP Sacred Sanctuary Method and the TAP TikTok Village Digital Series. This initiative promotes leadership, mindfulness, and community building as routes to peace.

Her films have appeared on CBS, PBS, ABC, NBC, and FOX, earning recognition from the PBS Online Film Festival, The Huffington Post, and Backstage. A member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity, Nadhege holds a B.A. in Psychology from Morgan State University and an M.A. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Art is not just what we create—it's who we become in the process. Every frame, every story, every character is a step toward manifesting an artistic truth that connects us all.

— Nadhege

Film & Television Productions

M.A.A.T. Films LLC., Founder/Producer

Manifesting An Artistic Truth Films (M.A.A.T Films) is a film production company that tells authentic human stories, universal in their appeal, to inspire and ignite change.

Work produced by M.A.A.T Films include:

Film Productions | MAAT Films

Production Training

2016 - MNN Studios certification (Field Video, Basic Studio & Mobile Production, Basic Video with Editing with Adobe Premiere CC)

2014 - The Independent Film School (Filmmakers Lab)

2008 - Maysles Filmmakers Collaborative (Proposal writing, video production & Fundraising)

M.A.A.T FILMS

M.A.A.T Films partners with individuals, brands, and organizations to bring authentic stories to life—creating films that engage audiences and inspire action.

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