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Award-winning independent storytelling for film and stage

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About us

Stories with something to say.

I Dream of Deanie Productions (formally Comfy Couch Pictures) is an award-winning UK film company, with an international presence. From Australia to New York to LA and beyond, we create distinctive, inclusive and thought-provoking entertainment.

Founded in 2020, at a time when the entertainment industry had been brought almost to a standstill, I Dream of Deanie Productions began with a simple belief: stories can entertain us, move us, challenge perceptions, and remind us that we are not alone.

We are passionate about telling stories that bring colour, character and fresh perspectives to the screen. Stories that explore people, experiences and ideas that can too easily go unseen. Whether through laughter, suspense, darkness or the unexpected, our aim is always the same, to create entertainment that leaves something behind after the credits roll.

Our work is not defined by one genre. From horror, comedy and romance to science fiction, film noir, documentary and thriller.

Creating opportunity. Championing creativity.

We believe filmmaking is at its most exciting when talented people are given the opportunity to create.

We welcome collaboration with writers, actors, directors, cinematographers, sound professionals, costume and make-up artists, crew and emerging creatives, bringing together established experience and fresh talent both within our local community and beyond.

As the company grows, so too does our ambition to encourage new voices, develop original ideas and create opportunities for people who want meaningful experience within the professional entertainment industry.

As of 2026, we have rebranded to I Dream of Deanie Productions, as we begin expanding our story telling to live theatre and beyond.

From a difficult year came a new beginning.

Comfy Couch Pictures emerged in November 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a creative silver lining during an extraordinarily challenging period for the arts and entertainment world.

In March 2022, that idea became a reality when cameras rolled in Australia on our first film, LUCI.

That first production would go on to begin an award-winning journey for Comfy Couch Pictures, and mark the opening chapter of a much bigger story, I Dream of Deanie Productions.

Even before filming began, LUCI received a little Hollywood encouragement, with a personal good-luck message from prolific Hollywood director, writer and producer Sam Irvin.

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM

Our Award-Winning Work

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LUCI

Winner of the prestigious

Best Film by Popular Vote - Brighton Rocks International Film Festival.

Starring

Glenda Linscott as LUCI (Neighbours - Prisoner Cell Block H - ABC's Treasure & Dirt)

Nicholas Anscombe as Steve (Netflix The Sandman)

Carmelo (Adrian) Viviani as Marty (The Moment Trap - Burnt Flowers)

Good Luck Wishes from Hollywood

Winner - LUCI - Best Film by Popular Vote - 2023 - Brighton Rocks International Film Festival

Film Stills

Scenes from the award winning film by Dean Foy, Starring Glenda Linscott - LUCI

Meal for
One

STARRING

Carmelo Viviani as The Man

with

Stuart James-Foy

Meal for One - International Official Selections - Honorable Mention

Meal for One by Dean Foy - I Dream of Deanie Productions

Meal for One by Dean Foy - I Dream of Deanie Productions - Film Stills

Our Creative Vision

The Stage Expansion

We are expanding our creative horizons beyond the screen, bringing our award-winning production expertise to the vibrant world of live theatre.

Our commitment to storytelling is as strong on stage as it is in film.

Developing Talent

Founded in 2020, we believe in nurturing the next generation of artists.

Our acting courses provide a professional environment where technical precision meets artistic expression.

The Craft - Workshops & Courses
Coming Soon

Acting for Film

Master the techniques of independent film performance, focusing on physicality and emotional truth.

Stage Performance

Explore the fundamentals of theatrical acting, from voice projection to the art of character development.

Directing Workshop

Learn the art of storytelling through the lens of the camera, focusing on visual narrative and direction.

The Team Behind

Dean Foy
Co-Founder - Director - Writer

Dean Foy is a multi-award-winning filmmaker & author, screenwriter, actor and producer with more than 40 years of professional experience across film, television and theatre.

His career has taken him from the stages of London’s West End to television productions in the UK and internationally, combining performance, production, writing, directing and creative development.

Dean is a Producer on the films Critters: All You Can Eat and The Witches of the Sands, and an Associate Producer on The Slasher Nurse.

He is also an Associate Producer on The Forest Hills, starring the late Shelley Duvall (The Shining), Edward Furlong (Terminator 2: Judgment Day) and
Dee Wallace (E.T., The Howling, Critters).

Throughout his career, Dean has directed and produced productions at prestigious venues including Her Majesty’s Theatre and The Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End.

As an actor, his television work has included appearances in productions ranging from Doctor Who to Howards’ Way, alongside work for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and internationally with A&E Television.

Dean has also shared his professional experience through teaching and mentoring students across theatre and television. His students have achieved outstanding results in Trinity College London examinations, including distinctions, with a number going on to establish careers within the entertainment industry and appear in major productions including HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Creativity has been the constant thread throughout Dean’s career. His imagination, love of storytelling and passion for entertainment now have a dedicated home through I Dream of Deanie Productions, where he continues to develop original projects and champion distinctive creative voices.

Through I Dream of Deanie Productions, Dean’s work is created with an international audience in mind, with projects developed for film festivals, distribution and audiences around the world.

Dean Foy - Co-Founder of I Dream of Deanie Productions

Dean Foy - Co-Founder of I Dream of Deanie Productions in LA - Sony Studios

Dean outside Stage 15 in Sony Picture Studios in L.A, USA. The home of 'The Wizard of Oz'

Stuart James
Co-Founder - Producer

Stuart James is a multi-award-winning author, filmmaker and producer whose creative work spans film, publishing and entertainment .He has been a dancer, choreographer and vocalist.

As a producer, Stuart brings a strong instinct for story, atmosphere and audience experience to his work, with a particular interest in projects that explore the extraordinary, the unexplained and the deeper aspects of human experience. Stuart's work has been written about by many experts in his field, including in their published works and collaborations with expert and prolific author,

Rosemary Ellen Guily.

He served as Producer and Psychic Consultant on the award-winning film LUCI, contributing both creatively and through his specialist knowledge to the development of the project.

LUCI has received international recognition across film festivals in the UK, United States and Australia.

Alongside his work in film, Stuart is a multi-award-winning published author and has appeared across television, radio, podcasts and other media.

Through I Dream of Deanie Productions, Stuart continues to develop original work across film, theatre and entertainment, with an emphasis on distinctive storytelling, strong creative identity and productions designed to stay with an audience long after the credits roll.

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