Associate Professor - Georgia Southern University
Professional TV Producer
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TV Pilot Scripts Documentary Feature Film Scripts
Creative Scholarship - 2015 - present
Scars Along the Mohawk (2024)
Produced by Dean Cummings
The town of Canajoharie, New York was the home of the Mohawk tribe of the Iroquois Nation. The identity of the town was built on folklore. (Canajoharie is mentioned in Drums Along the Mohawk).The remnants of the tribe are almost gone.
At the start of the 20th Century, Beech-Nut built a plant in Canajoharie, and soon the town was known for the factory that made baby food and gum. The factory closed in 2011 after 118 years. The town has lost its identity once again and many scars remain.
CANE BOIL (2023)
Produced by Abbey Hoekzema.
Photography by Dean Cummings
As the practice of community cane boils fade away, one community gathers to host a boil and country dance in rural Statesboro, Georgia.
Eagle Fund - Favian Upshaw
2017 Festival of Media Arts Faculty Video Competition Promotional Video Category Award of Excellence - Broadcast Educators Association
Emmy Winner
18 Holes with Jimmy Hanlin - Chambers BayWon Regional Emmy Sports - Daily or Weekly Program (2015) ​This episode aired nationally on Fox Sports One. Dean Cummings was the producer/writer of 18 Holes with Jimmy Hanlin. The show was also nominated for Photography/Non-News.​​
Cleveland Convergence (2007-2015) Owner: Dean Cummings
Beer Money
Director of Photography​
Clients:
Fox SportsTime Ohio
Cleveland Browns
Browns Insider
Producer/Videographer/Editor​
Clients:
Fox SportsTime Ohio
Cleveland Browns
2011 Nomination
“Cleveland Indians Fan Camp” – Videographer/Editor,
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Lower Great Lakes Chapter
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2012 Telly Award: “Indians Fantasy Camp”
– TV Program – Videographer, Editor –
SportsTime Ohio.
Emmy Nominated
2010 Emmy Award
(Sports – One Time Special)
“Par 3 Shootout”
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Lower Great Lakes Chapter
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A Cleveland Convergence Production aired on SportsTime Ohio
Emmy Winner
2009 Emmy Nomination
(Sports – One-Time Special)
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“STO Cares – All Stars Among Us”
- Videographer -
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Lower Great Lakes Chapter
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2010 Telly Award:
“STO Cares – All Stars Among Us”
– Videographer, SportsTime Ohio.
Emmy Nominated
Do What We Do
Documentary of the 2008-2009 Cleveland State Vikings
NCAA Tournament run
- solo journalist/producer /writer -
Cleveland Convergence produced The Health Difference commercial series from 2007-2010
Perfect Pregnancy is a video series produced by Cleveland Convergence. The wellness video gives exercise and dietary tips to young mothers.
Europinion Election
Documentary on 2008 Election
WKYC - TV 1999 - 2006
Medical Miracles - Medical Producer
(Producer/Writer/Photographer/Editor)
Emmy Winner
Medical Miracles: This series was produced by WKYC-TV in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic from 2000 to 200, resulting in 32 half-hour documentaries.
Initially, I served as the photographer and editor, but after the departure of two producers, I took on the roles of producer, writer, photographer, and editor from 2002 to 2006.
During this time, I operated as a one-man band, managing all aspects of production.
I am deeply grateful to my mentor, Dennis Goulden, who produced the first season and provided invaluable guidance, helping me navigate the complexities of documentary filmmaking while balancing corporate marketing interests with journalistic ethics.
Emmy Nominated - Writing
New Frontiers in Research 2004
One of my favorite shows.
I enjoyed producing Medical Miracles.
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It was a great experience meeting patients, scientists, and doctors.
I liked the challenge of finding creative ways to tell their stories.
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Healthcare Just a Click Away - 2005
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There was a time when we didn't want to share our information on computers. The transition to electronic medical records began, and the public needed to know that the information was safe.
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Today, we take it for granted. This show is an episode of Medical Miracles.
Pandemic: When the Flu Hits Home - 2005
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Before COVID-19, the world was worried about another pandemic. H5N1 was spreading in China, and the fear was that it was coming our way.
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I produced this show for WKYC-TV
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This is the first segment of the show.