The Problem.
Despite the rich culture, significant history and natural beauty of the Delta, this region faces a cycle of exploitation and disinvestment that has led to persistent poverty, population decline, and damaging stereotypes.
The Solution.
Harvest the Delta’s most abundant natural resource - its stories - into film and television productions that spark new industry, blaze career opportunities and enrich audiences with authentic stories from the Delta.
The Elevator Pitch
Meet the Founder
Nolan Dean is a filmmaker, storyteller and entrepreneur who has lived and worked in the Delta for over ten years.
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Founder
Nolan Dean is an Emmy-ward winning filmmaker with extensive experience producing and directing hundreds of films, commercials and videos in the American South. For the last ten years, he has lived in the Delta with his wife and three children, serving the region as a resident storyteller.
As a socially-minded entrepreneur and filmmaker, Nolan understands the transformational power of storytelling to create a better future for this region and its people.
News
Film Delta selected for the Stepping Stones program by Builders+Backers and Heartland Forward Foundation
December 5, 2023 Grant Report
Living, Leading and Filming with Purpose in the Delta by
The Walton Family Foundation
October 6, 2023 Sheldon Alberts
Film Delta launches publicly with the announcement of “Bluestown,” a crime drama steeped in the blues.
April 3, 2024
