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Dean A O'Dell

Dean A O'Dell is a Canadian film production designer known for his significant contributions to the film industry. While detailed information about his life may not be readily available, his work and achievements have left an indelible mark on the Canadian cinematic landscape.

Early Life

Dean A. O’Dell is a classically trained artist specializing in Graphic Arts/Illustration educated at Sheridan College, Canada.At a young age, Dean married his love of Illustration Design continuing his education training at Ryerson University Photographic/Film Arts program.

As an independent filmmaker, Dean worked as Camera Operator and Director of Photography on small independent shorts. Dean eventually turned his ‘eye’ towards the periphery into the world of Production Design and Art Direction.

Dean would then work with several commercial production houses in Toronto, Canada as an independent Art Director with a wide variety of clients creating regional and national commercials.

Over the past 30 years, Dean has designed or art directed around 200+ episodes of one-hour dramas for a wide range of broadcasters including Apple TV, Disney Channel, Sony, Netflix, Amazon Studios, CBC, NBC, Lifetime Television & Ctv

Dean has also serviced a number of feature film companies, television companies and commercial studios in Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, Regina, Calgary, Winnipeg and Halifax.

Career

Dean A O'Dell has built a successful career in film production design, showcasing his creativity and talent in bringing visual elements to life on the screen. His diverse portfolio includes work on various film projects, demonstrating his versatility and skill in creating captivating and immersive environments.

Awards & Nominations

SEE 2 TV Series (2021-22)

Apple TV + / Endeavor Supervising Art Director

74th Primetime Emmy Awards – Nominated, VFX / SPFX Emmy Nomination For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)

2022 THE BOYS 1 Pilot / 2 Eps (2019)

Sony Television / Amazon Art Director

Art Directors Guild – Nominated, Excellence in Production Design - 2019One-Hour Contemporary Single-Camera Series

2019 THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE 3 TV Series (2018-19)

Amazon Studios Supervising Art Director

71st Primetime Emmy Awards – Nominated, Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More) - 2019 • Art Directors Guild – Nominated, Excellence in Production Design Award.

2019 ALIAS GRACE Mini-Series (2018)

CBC, Halfire Entertainment Supervising Art Director Canadian Screen Awards

Won, Best Production Design or Art Direction in a Fiction Program or Series - 2018