Draft:Devin Scott
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Devin Scott | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | |
| Notable work | Libertyville |
| Spouse | Jeanne Scott |
| Awards | List of Awards |
Devin Scott is an American film director and screenwriter.[1][2][3][4][5]
Personal life
[edit]Scott is married to Jeanne Scott, a veteran in the United States Army[4] and a producer on his films.[1] They live in Spring Valley, San Diego County, California.[3]
Career
[edit]Scott co-owns American Dream Cinema with is wife.[5][6] In 2001, his film The $5 Movie screened at Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films.[1] The following year, he was a guest on Creative Cafe on KOCT.[7] Scott was named San Diego Filmmaker of the Year in 2004[8] and his film Long Live Xander the Great, narrated by Jordan Jacobo,[5] premiered at the GI Film Festival San Diego in 2024.[4]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The $5 Movie | Yes | No | [1] |
| 2021 | Libertyville | Yes | No | [9] |
| 2022 | My Happy Place | Yes | Co-writer | [10][11] |
| 2024 | Long Live Xander the Great | Yes | Yes | [5] |
| Aunt Cindy and the Alchemist | Yes | Yes | [12] |
Accolades
[edit]| Event / Festival | Year | Award | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardacre Film Festival | 2001 | Best Short Film, Comedy | The $5 Movie | Won | [1][2] |
| Newport Beach Film Festival | Best Story | Won | [1] | ||
| WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival | Bronze-Original Comedy | Won | |||
| GI Film Festival San Diego | 2022 | Local Film Showcase – Best Narrative Short | The Man I Want to Be | Won | [13] |
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema | 2025 | Indie Spirit | Aunt Cindy and the Alchemist | Won | [14] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Redshaw, Rebecca (2001-08-07). "The story behind filmmaking". The Desert Sun. p. 23. Retrieved 2025-02-23 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Dunn, Reed (2001-08-03). "Independents Day: Hardacre film fest expands Tipton's horizons". Iowa City Press-Citizen. p. 16. Retrieved 2025-03-22 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Fulcher, Albert (2022-05-13). "GI Film Festival marks 15 years of veterans telling their stories | The Alpine Sun". The Alpine Sun. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ a b c Encinas, Ciara (2024-05-02). "GI Film Festival returns next week with locally created films". KGTV. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ a b c d Fulcher, Albert (2024-04-20). "Film festival features work of South County actor, director". The Star-News. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ Jerke, Tyler (2010-05-16). "Film festival draws national interest". Rapid City Journal. p. 47. Retrieved 2025-04-10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "KOCT's 'Creative Cafe' announces November guests". North County Times. 2002-11-08. p. 16. Retrieved 2025-02-23 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Board, Josh (2005-03-17). "And the Candy Bar Goes to..." San Diego Reader. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ^ Ng, Alan (2021-08-05). "Libertyville | Film Threat". Film Threat. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
- ^ "NFMLA Celebrates Veterans Films, in Front of and Behind the Camera". MovieMaker. 2023-02-10. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Ng, Alan (2021-11-16). "My Happy Place". Film Threat. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
- ^ Gibson, Bradley (2024-09-06). "Aunt Cindy and the Alchemist". Film Threat. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
- ^ "The Man I Want to Be". GI Film Festival San Diego. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ^ "2025 Winners". Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
External links
[edit]- Devin Scott at IMDb
- Interview at CanvasRebel
- Interview at SDNews.com