#40 - Dean Rainey on "Why Can’t We Talk About This?", The Realities of Filmmaking, and Growing Creative Roots in Norfolk

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The Just Drew Podcast

Drew Walmsley

41 episodes

2 days ago

Welcome to The Just Drew Podcast, where conversations flow as freely as the cocktails we craft. Join Drew and Drew on an unscripted journey through the lives and stories of fascinating individuals from all walks of life. Our guests span a diverse spectrum of backgrounds and experiences. There's no agenda here, no pre-planned questions—just genuine curiosity and a desire to connect with others on a human level. Explore the stories behind the people who inspire us and the paths that led them to where they are today.

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#40 - Dean Rainey on "Why Can’t We Talk About This?", The Realities of Filmmaking, and Growing Creative Roots in Norfolk

The Just Drew Podcast

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1 month ago

#40 - Dean Rainey on "Why Can’t We Talk About This?", The Realities of Filmmaking, and Growing Creative Roots in Norfolk

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.