Dean River Productions, Inc. was formed in 1998 as an independent production services company to produce high quality, family-friendly feature films, made-for-television movies, and animated specials with inspirational and value-driven themes to reach audiences of all ages.
Joining other prominent independent production companies and studios, the company is represented by the prestigious Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers (AMPTP) as a national signatory to the Screen Actor’s Guild, Writer’s Guild, Director’s Guild, I.A.T.S.E, AFTRA, and Teamsters.
The company formula has been simple – to inspire and entertain, carefully plan and budget, be good stewards of production resources, let every dollar show on the screen, assemble a team of professional people, treat them with respect and value their talents, while operating in every aspect with the utmost integrity. That formula has led to a record of success that includes on time, on budget, and critically acclaimed and award-winning motion pictures; and has created a reputation for Dean River Productions among industry insiders as a highly efficient, thorough, and professional production services company. As a result, the company enjoys excellent ongoing relationships with its clients, lenders, distributors, bond companies, crews, agencies, guilds and cast members.
Uniquely prepared from their successes and journeyman production experience, the company is now poised to commence feature film projects under their own ownership. Utilizing creative, lower risk, and state-of-the-art financing models, the company plans to develop, produce and release feature films within the family and inspirational genres at profitable budgets levels.
our team
BEVERLY HOLLOWAY C.S.A. – Casting Director / Producer
Beverly Holloway has established herself as a member of the Casting Society of America (CSA). A veteran of more than 75 film productions, Beverly brings great passion, creativity and gravitas to each project.
DAVE ROSS – Executive Producer
With his MBA from Louisiana State University, and degrees in Business Admin & Film Studies from San Diego State University, Dave Ross heads up the business side of Dean River, shepherding all projects with a relentless on time / on budget / no nonsense approach.
JIM SCHMIDT – Producer
Jim Schmidt’s involvement in film making goes back three decades, both in front of and behind the camera. With producing roles on a number of films for theatrical release and television, Jim heads up development for DRP, most demonstrably and tenaciously on their most recent upcoming feature, MOUNTAIN OF FIRE.