Devin Scott

Devin Scott
EducationSan Diego State University
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
Years active2001–present
Known for
  • Aunt Cindy and the Alchemist
  • The Craftsman
Notable work
SpouseJeanne Scott
RelativesJean Landis (great aunt)
AwardsList of Awards

Devin Scott is an American filmmaker who directed the films The $5 Movie (2001), Libertyville (2021), and created the films Long Live Xander the Great (2024), Aunt Cindy and the Alchemist (2024), and The Craftsman (2026).

Personal life

Scott graduated from San Diego State University in 1990. He is married to Jeanne Scott, a veteran in the United States Army and a producer on his films. They live in Spring Valley, San Diego County, California. Scott is the great nephew of Jean Landis.

Career

Scott co-owns American Dream Cinema with is wife. In 2001, his film The $5 Movie screened at Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films. The following year, he was a guest on Creative Cafe on KOCT. Scott was named San Diego Filmmaker of the Year in 2004 and his film Long Live Xander the Great, narrated by Jordan Jacobo, premiered at the GI Film Festival San Diego in 2024. In 2025, his film Aunt Cindy and the Alchemist screened at the Coronado Island Film Festival. Scott's film The Craftsman will premiere in 2026.

Filmography

Short films
Year Title Director Writer Notes
2001 The $5 Movie Yes No
2010 She Wore Silver Wings Yes Yes also editor, starring Jean Landis
2021 Libertyville Yes No
2022 My Happy Place Yes Co-writer
2024 Long Live Xander the Great Yes Yes
Aunt Cindy and the Alchemist Yes Yes
2026 The Craftsman Yes Yes

Accolades

Event / Festival Year Award Title Result Ref.
Hardacre Film Festival 2001 Best Short Film, Comedy The $5 Movie Won
Newport Beach Film Festival Best Story Won
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Bronze-Original Comedy Won
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards 2004 Direction – Spot Don't Trash Our Future Won
Dog House Nominated
Writing – Spot Won
2005 Editing/Other than News – Program My Beautiful Wickedness Nominated
Writing/Other than News – Program Won
Direction/Other than News- Pre-Produced Won
Photography (Spot) No Can Do Won
Direction (Spot) Won
2007 Direction - Pre-produced: Spot Ants in Your Plants? Won
Chollas Creek Won
2008 Editing (Pre-produced) Spot Word on the Street Nominated
Direction (Pre-produced) Spot Nominated
Karma Won
Writing - Short Form/Spot Won
2009 Director Individual Short Form (Spot) Karma Tourist Won
Writer – Short Form Nominated
California Film Awards 2010 Orson Welles Award – Television Pilot She Wore Silver Wings Won
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards Audio Won
Director Post-Production Won
Writer – Program (Non-News) Won
Editor (No Time Limit) - Program Nominated
2011 Director Individual Short Form (Spot) Signs Nominated
Writer - Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.) My Story Nominated
2013 Writer - Short Form Think Blue - Big Deal Campaign Won
Director - Short Form Won
Friendly Nominated
Editor (No time limit) Short Form Think Blue - Big Deal Campaign Nominated
Friendly Nominated
2015 Writer - Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.) Freedom Isn't Free Won
2018 Audio – Post Production A Little Rusty Won
Distinguished Wings Over Vietnam Nominated
Editor Program Won
Editor (No Time Limit) Program Nominated
Director - Non-Live (Post-Produced) Nominated
A Little Rusty Nominated
Editor Short Form Garden of Innocence Won
Writer- Short Form Won
GI Film Festival San Diego 2022 Local Film Showcase – Best Narrative Short The Man I Want to Be Won
Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema 2025 Indie Spirit Aunt Cindy and the Alchemist Won

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