Former student praises Glyn School for his silver screen success 

Acclaimed filmmaker Dean Puckett, has praised staff at Glyn School in Ewell for inspiring and nurturing his silver screen success. 

Dean, a former student of Glyn School, moved from London to Surrey as a teenager before embarking on a filmmaking career that has taken him to major international festivals.

Dean's career is an inspiring story that celebrates teachers, mentorship, and the power of nurturing young talent. 

Dean’s journey from grassroots beginnings to creating his first feature is a great example of how passion and perseverance can lead to success, and how that success can, in turn, inspire others in the community to pursue their own creative ambitions. 

Dean Puckett, Director of The Severed Sun, said: "I discovered my love for filmmaking in a small cupboard at Glyn High School in Epsom. This was entirely thanks to one exceptional teacher, Mr Ramasami, who believed in me. Despite struggling academically, he saw that I had a flair for visual storytelling. I lived in Worcester Park from the age of 12 and took countless trips to the cinema in Epsom during my youth, so it's incredibly gratifying and moving for me to return now with my own feature film. "

Jo Garrod, Headteacher, Glyn School said: “We’re so proud of Dean and all his talent and success and we’re sure his debut feature film will be a box office success. Schools are places where dreams blossom and, as teachers and mentors, we are always delighted to see our students go on to flourish and achieve their ambitions.” 

Dean’s debut feature film, ‘The Severed Sun,’ was shown at a Special Screening and Q&A yesterday, where Dean shared insights into the creative process, behind-the-scenes stories, and what it takes to bring a first feature from script to screen.

Joe Stroud, Marketing Manager, Epsom Picturehouse: “It’s a real privilege to work with homegrown talent like Dean and to share his debut feature with the community that helped shape his creative journey. Events like this are not only exciting cinematic moments, they’re also a chance to show aspiring filmmakers that it is possible to follow your passion and make something special. Community is at the heart of what we do at Picturehouse, and hosting screenings like this — which bring people together and celebrate local success — is exactly what our cinema is all about.”