#40 - Dean Rainey on "Why Can’t We Talk About This?", The Realities of Filmmaking, and Growing Creative Roots in Norfolk
Description
From renting VHS camcorders in small-town Ontario to directing documentaries for CNN, Discovery Channel, and National Geographic, Dean Rainey has lived the filmmaker’s grind on a global scale. In this episode, Dean sits down with Drew to share his journey through Hong Kong’s TV scene, building a career in Norfolk County, and why he believes you don’t need film school to make it in the industry.
We also dive into:
The making of his feature documentary Why Can’t We Talk About This?
Lessons learned from shooting across Asia and North America
The realities of film school vs. real-world sets
Nostalgic VHS days, wild wedding stories, and the evolution of storytelling
Whether you’re an aspiring creative, a film buff, or just love hearing how small-town kids carve global paths, this conversation is packed with honesty, laughs, and lessons.
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