Welcome
Dean writes, researches and teaches from his base in East Yorkshire, England.
Information on his latest work can be found at the link above.

Writing & Research
Dean currently has a number of writing projects underway - scripts for film, TV, radio and theatre, a book on women in science fiction film, and various articles, papers and essays. Some broadcast projects have been optioned and are in development with production companies in the UK and US. Other projects remain available for discussion.

Research interests include film, TV and theatre, with particular interest in women in science fiction film, cinema architecture, Japanese traditional theatre and the history of space travel. Dean was first published with a critical film analysis, Star Wars: The Genesis of a Legend.

Teaching
Since leaving full-time teaching as a Head of Drama at a secondary school, Dean has continued to teach Theatre, Film, Creative Writing, Drama and English in a number of universities, colleges and schools. He has worked with students in the UK and the US, from university degree levels through to primary school - as well as adult learners in 'continuing education'. His teaching currently includes film and creative writing courses at The University of Hull, UK.

Other Activities
In 2003, Dean and fellow writer/teacher, Jim Hawkins formed Scene Cinema Ltd., taking video production and creative writing skills into education. Scene Cinema has worked with a number of institutions to develop Degree, BTec and Diploma programmes, as well as courses of study for 'gifted and talented' students, 'special needs' students, young offenders - and teachers.

Scene Cinema has recently acquired the sales, support and development rights to the Melissi Digital Classroom system. The company has also published award-winning board games under its imprint, Ludorum Games.

Education & Background
Dean received his PhD for a doctoral thesis on women in science fiction film from The University of Hull. This followed 3 years as a theatre technician at Essex University Theatre and a BA(hons) degree in Drama. He likes gin and sushi, rides a unicycle a bit and juggles badly.

If you have any comments, questions or suggestions for Dean, please send them via the 'contact' link above or below.

University of Hull PTP creative writing students, please go here