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Scars Along the Mohawk
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

2014 Emmy Nomination (Historical/Cultural Program or Special)

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“Cleveland’s Gateway”

 - Director of Photography -

 

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Lower Great Lakes Chapter

Emmy Nominated
Emmy Nominated

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.

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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

 Edited "Sizzle Reel" and commercial spots for PGA to advertise Valhalla 2014.

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Cleveland Convergence

produced University Hospital's

"The Health Difference" ad series

from 2007 to 2013. 

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                  Do What We Do                    

  Documentary of the 2008-2009 Cleveland State Vikings 

                             NCAA Tournament run                        

                      - solo journalist/producer /writer -               

         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.

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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Emmy Nominated - Writing

Pandemic: When the Flu Hits Home - 2005

The fear of the bird flu (H5N1 virus) inspired WKYC-TV to produce this production. 

I produced this like the Medical Miracles shows, as a one-man band.  I traveled to Cornell University, hired my nephew to help me lug the gear, and was very happy with the result. 

I enjoyed the research, the interviewing and the writing more than any other piece. 

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This is the first segment of the show.

WKYC-TV (1999-2006) - The Browns are Back. (Producer/Photographer/Editor)

  WKYC - TV (1999 - 2006) - Documentary Unit    

  WKYC - TV (1999 - 2006) - Special Projects Unit   

WZZM-TV (1998) - Video Journalist - Assignment Manager

  WWMT-TV  1992 - 1998  (Producer/Photographer/Editor)

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Angels Among Us -
Won Emmy for Single Topic Program
Michigan NATAS
1996
Producer/Photographer/Editor
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Emmy Winner
A Week in the Fields
Won Emmy for Single Topic Program
Michigan NATAS 1997
Producer/Photographer/Editor
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       Rare on-camera - WWMT-TV        

1992 & 1996

Associated Press Individual Photojournalism Award Winner

 More Old News Stories - WWMT-TV  - Video Journalist

  WSTM-TV, 1989 - 1991      News Photographer/Editor

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