Bam Johnson is a writer and director from Denver, Colorado. After obtaining his Bachelor's degree in Journalism with a minor in Political Science, Bam attended the Columbia University Graduate Film Program where he earned his Master of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in directing.  During his time in the program, he was awarded the Jesse Thompkins III Screenwriting Award and the Indian Paintbrush Fund Production Grant.

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The last film Bam directed, Dry Kleaners, was awarded the Laugh Out Loud Filmmaker Fellowship in partnership with Kevin Hart, LOL Network, and the American Black Film Festival.

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Recently, after working as a staff writer on Robert and Michelle King's The Bite,  Bam served as story editor for the upcoming Paramount + show, HAPPY FACE.  

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