Bonr in Newcastle, NSW, Australia. Producer who entered Australian film working continuity in 1977. Beginning to produce in Australian TV in 1984, she has worked often with Jane Campion. Chapman's other notable film credits include THE FISHERMAN'S WAKE (1995), LOVE SERENADE (1996), HOLY SMOKE (1999), WALK THE TALK (2000), LANTANA (2001), SOMERSAULT (2004, exec. prod.), SUBURBAN MAYHEM (2006, exec. prod.), and BRIGHT STAR (scheduled for 2008).  Nominated for Best Picture of the Year 1993: THE PIANO - Producer at CiBy2000 1 nomination