INTERVIEW
Deanna Dewey - Interview
Deanna is an award-winning director and children's author. Her feature DEAD FRED starring Sandra Dickinson won Best Ensemble Cast in Toronto and her family feature ADVENTURES OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL has recently been released in the USA. Her children's books include WHISPERS IN THE WIND and she recently published a book adaptation from her movie ADVENTURES OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. ANNIE PANNIE is Deanna's latest short film which was shot with a small crew in Tenerife Deanna's aim is to make films which tell a story and which will be enjoyed by an audience. She is currently working on a feature thriller script which will hopefully go into development next year. Deanna works with a small crew on lower budget films and is always on the lookout for original scripts.
Do you prefer Comedy or Drama?
It depends on m mood as I love both.
Life imitates Art or Art imitates Life?
I think Art imitates Life.
Which is the best Moment on set?
The first day when everyone meets for perhaps for the first time and th
Did anyone ever tell you weren't good enough?
No - but someone told me I was too old - which really annoyed me and made me even more determined to make films.
How can you stay focused on your goal?
By planning ahead.
Have you ever had a breakdown because of your Job?
Never.
Talent is a blessing or a curse?
A blessing.
What would you like to improve about yourself as an actor/director/screenplayer?
To put myself out there more to make more films.
What's the worst critic you have received?
I was too old to make films.
A day without a movie is...
A boring day
If someone offered you to play/direct/write in/a movie that you despice but that for sure will make you rich and famous...would you accept the job?
Never, fame and money is not what life is about. I think such a decision could cause misery in the future.
What's your greatest ambition?
To carry on making films which audiences enjoy.
What's your biggest fear?
Not being able to make films.
Does music helps you to play/direct, write?
Sometimes but I also like silent moments, music can be distracting and other times can be a great help.