A. Dean Bell

A. Dean Bell serves as Associate Professor of Practice in Screenwriting within the Playwriting and Screenwriting program at Purchase College, State University of New York's School of Film and Media Studies. An acclaimed filmmaker, Bell creates content for major networks including PBS, ESPN, Comedy Central, and Disney Channel, with his feature film "What Alice Found" winning Sundance and Deauville Film Festival honors.

His educational background:

• Honors BFA Graduate, Purchase College, SUNY Film Program

Bell's creative scholarship spans narrative film production, television development, and educational media. His work integrates practical industry expertise with academic instruction, focusing on screenwriting techniques for feature films, documentaries, and broadcast series. Notable projects include the Emmy-winning ESPN series "SportsFigures" and the critically acclaimed "What Alice Found," demonstrating his mastery of storytelling across diverse media platforms while maintaining sophisticated adult-oriented narratives.

Prestigious recognitions include:

• Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Award and Deauville Film Festival Grand Prize for "What Alice Found"
• Four-time Clarion Award winner and Regional Emmy Award for "SportsFigures"
• Parents' Choice Silver Honors (3x), Hugo Silver Plaque, and Silver Apple awards
• Purchase College's Guiding Light Award for academic contributions

Professor Bell maintains an active creative practice with works featured in international film festivals and distributed across major broadcast platforms, bridging professional media production with academic mentorship in screenwriting.