Dean Hamilton
With over 20 years in the film and television industry his experiences have included the creating, financing, marketing, producing and directing of Feature Films, Television Series, Documentaries and Specials.
In 1982, Dean Hamilton came to Los Angeles to finish his education at the University of Southern California and to pursue a film career. Immediately after college his acting career began to flourish when he was put under contract at ABC-TV. Shortly thereafter, he won a role on One Life To Live and had leading roles in many other television shows such as Tour of Duty, 21 Jump Street, Facts of Life, Night Heat, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and feature films Rushweek and Disney's Looking For Miracles.
In 1991, he made the transition into production and served as Producer and Director on various commercials and music videos. Dean next produced and directed the highly successful "SuperModels In The Rainforest" Documentary. He then shared the same duties on the feature film "Savage Land", and was responsible for the development, financing and delivery of the film that was produced in Canada. "Savage Land" was the number one return on investment film of 1994, as reported by Video Store Magazine. The cast included Academy Award nominated actor Graham Greene and Corbin Bernsen. His next directorial/producing effort was The Road Home, starring Danny Aiello, Mickey Rooney and Kris Kristofferson. It was screened at various film festivals winning many awards.
Hamilton created and executive produced the television series "The D.R.E.A.M. Team". He directed the pilot, which starred Martin Sheen and Ian McShane prior to the commitment into syndication. The TV Series starred Roger Moore, Angie Everhart, Traci Bingham and Jeff Kaake.
Recently, Dean completed principal photography on "Blonde and Blonder" starring Pamela Anderson, Denise Richards, Emmanuelle Vaugier, John and Kevin Farley, and Byron Mann. "Blonde and Blonder" was filmed in Vancouver Canada, and will have a world premiere at Cannes, May 2007. "Blonde and Blonder" is a Comedy about two lovely blondes, Dee and Dawn, who are mistaken as international mob killers.
Currently Dean is in pre-production for "Havana" the feature film and is scheduled to begin principal photography in 2007 in the Caribbean and Canada. In addition to "Havana" the feature film, "Havana" the TV series is scheduled to begin production Fall 2007.