Johnson Introduces Photography Collection 
Venturing into the field of photography, Johnson has received favorable response from his collection of stylized images that features local landscapes, historical buildings, nostalgic landmarks as well as sports photography. His work was recently exhibited at Moegan’s Art Gallery on Main Street in historic Conway, South Carolina. Along with Dawn James, the two photographers are showcasing their collection of artwork in local and regional arts and crafts festivals. Artful Fotos, represents the collaborative effort of the two South Carolina natives. Their work offers a unique perspective on local culture. Examples of the photography available for purchase and display may be viewed by clicking on the following link. (Click here).
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Johnson Featured as Hollywood’s Helper
Entertainment Weekly Magazine featured some of Hollywood’s noted current and former Celebrity Assistants when excerpting Jake Halpern’s book, “Fame Junkies.” Johnson was among those featured in the January 12th, 2007 article. Visit http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20006835,00.html for more information and to read the article.
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“Just Pray” Qualifies for Official GRAMMY Nomination Consideration
The National Academy of recording Arts & Sciences Committee has placed Paul Doucette’s Score from “Just Pray” on the official ballot for the 2007 Grammy Awards. Doucette and the film earned nomination consideration in the following categories: Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. The official Grammy nominees will be announced later this year.
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“Just Pray” Honored with Prestigious ARTIOS Award
The Casting Society of America recognized the cast of Just Pray with a coveted Artios Award at its 22nd annual awards show in Los Angeles on November 1, 2006. The organization (www.castingsociety.com) presents yearly awards for outstanding achievement in casting based on originality, creativity and the contribution of casting to the overall quality of a project. The term Artios is from the ancient Greek word meaning “perfectly fitted” and in 1985, the Casting Society established the awards to recognize the significance of casting to the success of a movie, television or theatrical production. Bonnie Zane, who cast the film, accepted the award for the film and her agency.
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“Just Pray” Qualifies for Official Oscar Nomination Consideration
Selected for competition in the newly created “Actors Turned Filmmakers Showcase” at the 2006 Rhode Island International Film Festival, Just Pray will automatically qualify for official consideration in the Best Live Action Short Film category sponsored by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences during the annual Academy Awards. (Read More)
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Johnson’s “Life.” Selected as an Official Pulpwood Queen’s Bonus Book Selection.
On November 4th, 2006, Johnson will head to Jefferson, Texas where he will be one of a handful of authors featured in the BOOKS ALIVE! Book festival organized and produced by Kathy Patrick of Beauty and the Book (http://www.beautyandthebook.com/). Beauty and the Book, the country’s only beauty shop and book store is the founding inspiration behind the forty plus Pulpwood Queens book clubs across the country. And now, the Pulpwood Queen’s roster of clubs has reached international status as a book club chapter just opened in Thailand. Patrick and Beauty and the Book, as featured on such popular telecasts as Good Morning America, have been become prominent and influential across America as a source for discovering new and emerging literary talent.
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Tit 4 Tat Duo Featured in “My South” Campaign
Johnson, a native of South Carolina, and Thiessen, a native “Southern” Californian and self-professed “Southerner at Heart” were recently featured in the Turner South Network’s “My South” promotional campaign along with other noted celebrities including Angela Bassett, Morgan Freeman, Mimi Rogers, Mary Steenburgen, Raven Symone,.Nancy O’Dell,and Fannie Flagg among others.
Johnson wrote and Thiessen directed “Just Pray,” the award winning, live action narrative set in the South. Johnson is also the author of “Life. Be There At Ten ‘Til.”, a collection of twenty five non-fiction stories of life in the South.
Turner South, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s 24-hour regional entertainment network, presents a mix of original programming, movies, regional news and sports to cable and DBS affiliates in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and regions of North Carolina. The 24-time Emmy-winning network also offers games from the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Hawks and is the official home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers.
For more information, access the Web site at turnersouth.com.
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Cerritos College hosts Johnson and Thiessen for Q & A Panel
March 17, 2006
In celebraton of women’s history month at Cerritos College, R. Dean Johnson and producing partner Tiffani Thiessen were invited to chair a panel discussion on independent film making in Hollywood and the relative significance that women maintain within the entertainment industry’s landscape. The producers film, “Just Pray” (written by Johnson and directed by Thiessen) was shown to the audience first. Afterwards, a Q & A session was held as the two enlightened attendees with interesting facts and commentaries regarding women in Hollywood and their roles throughout the entertainment industry’s history.
Johnson and Thiessen respond to questions from the audience.
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SCASL - Media Center Messenger
Newsletter of the South Carolina Association of School Librarians
Read! Write! Observe!
Media Center and English Class Collaborate to host Author for Instructional/Motivational Program
Aynor, SC - It was a homecoming of sorts for Aynor High School alumnus, R Dean Johnson when the school’s media specialist, Dawn James, and Sophomore English teacher, Dayna Lewis, co-hosted the author and award winning Hollywood producer for a student focused “Meet-n-Greet.” …
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Johnson Appearing on River Talk
Chatting about his book and the film, Johnson tapes two interview segments with River Talk Host, Jack Murphy. The interview is set to air on HTC Channel 4 throughout Horry County on UPN.
