Welcome
Dean writes, researches and teaches from his base in East Yorkshire, England.
For information on his latest work, please follow the links at the top or bottom of these pages.

Writing & Research
Dean's research and teaching interests include film, TV and theatre - with particular interest in science fiction, cinema exhibition, Japanese traditional theatre and the history of space travel. He was first published with a critical film analysis, Star Wars: The Genesis of a Legend.
Dean's current priority is a book on women in science fiction film, which is due at the publishers by the end of January 2011. He also has a number of other irons in the fire - with various articles, essays and plays at various stages. Some optioned broadcast projects have been in development with production companies in the UK and US. Other projects remain available for discussion.

Teaching
Since leaving full-time teaching as a Head of Drama at a secondary school, Dean has continued to teach theatre, film, drama, creative-writing and English in a number of universities, colleges and schools. He has worked with students in the UK and the US, from postgraduate 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, England.

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.

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.

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