Issue #8 (05/2008)::  People, Places, Things:: Deidra and Donavan
     ::Interview
     ::Biographies

   
 

  People, Places, Things::  Deidra and Donavan
              Biographies

           :: courtesy of artists
 
 

 
Donavan Seschillie is a full blood Navajo from Tuba City, Arizona born in 1988. He is currently attending the University of Arizona in the film and production program. Donavan’s outlook toward film practice is pragmatic: “I pay close attention to the realism presented in my films, but I also let my imagination run wild as I reshaped some situations for dramatic effect. I also believe that it's very important to have a range of cinematic styles in storytelling as you can adapt easily and won't suffer the consequences of uncertainty when working in various genres.”

Deidra Lynn Peaches was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on born October 27, 1988. During childhood, Peaches had regular exposure to film due to her parents attending school and working. Her mother, Shirley Peaches, was still attending Northern Arizona University at the time of her birth. Thus, her father, Ivis Peaches became a full-time father. "I remember growing up with piles and piles of VHS tapes next to the TV. Most of my early childhood was either spent in one of two places: in front of the TV or outside." Peaches began filmmaking at the age of 14. She first started as an actress in short student made films then moved on to other roles. Her first film that she written/directed/produce was entitled "Imagine." Imagine was made specifically for the Smithsonian Museum Thanksgiving film contest. Her film was accepted and aired throughout the month of November of 2007. Recently, Peaches has filmed side projects while still attending Northern Arizona University. Her upcoming projects include a collaboration with Donavan Seschillie set to start shooting in Summer 2008.


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