Jeff Deverett
Deverett in 2019
Born
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Alma mater
Occupations
Notable work

Jeff Deverett is a Canadian film producer and professor at San Diego State University known for producing Full Out, Kiss and Cry and The Samuel Project.

Life and career

Deverett and his twin brother Larry were born in Toronto, Canada.[1] He graduated with a Finance Degree from University of Toronto,[2] a Law Degree from Osgoode Hall Law School[3] and became a film professor at San Diego State University.[4] In 2017, Deverett launched the San Diego Regional Film Commission to help boost the filmmaking reputation in San Diego County.[5] By 2022, he produced three films distributed by Netflix.[6]

Filmography

Year Title Director Producer
2004 My Brother's Keeper No Executive
2008 King of the Camp Yes Executive
2015 Full Out No Yes
2017 Kiss and Cry No Yes
2018 The Samuel Project No Executive
2020 Full Out 2: You Got This! Yes Yes


References

  1. ↑ Kragen, Pam (2014-08-17). "Identical twins are opposites in faith". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  2. ↑ "School of Theatre, Television, and Film". San Diego State University. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  3. ↑ Kaufman, Catherine (2017-02-24). "Jeff Deverett – on location in his adoptive San Diego – a producer's story". Del Mar Times. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  4. ↑ Brennan, Deborah Sullivan (2021-11-04). "Regional film office could jump start movie productions in San Diego". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  5. ↑ Garrick, David (2017-08-25). "New film office aims to revive San Diego as site for movies, TV". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  6. ↑ Jones, Chris (2022-02-23). "Jeff Deverett: A session on indie filmmaking By Anita Reid | London Screenwriters' Festival". London Screenwriters' Festival. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
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