founder: Dréa Lewis
Dréa Lewis is a Cannes-accredited filmmaker, producer, and theatre director whose work bridges cinema and stage to tell globally resonant stories.
The journey
Dréa Lewis is a filmmaker, producer, director, actor, and writer whose work blends cinematic storytelling with theatrical discipline. She began her career at Paramount Studios and holds letters of recommendation from Tom Hanks and Mike Nichols, who recognized her dedication to artistry early in her journey. Lewis co-wrote and produced her debut feature film, which screened at AMC Theaters and achieved international distribution following her accreditation at Festival de Cannes 2025. She has directed theatre productions, including one being recognized by the Kennedy Center, and has written original plays for young audiences. Beyond her creative projects, Lewis is the founder of Dream of Dréa Productions and The Artist Alchemy, an online collective designed to support artists in achieving professional mastery. She also hosts a podcast that features conversations with award-winning creatives across theatre and film. With a background spanning education, directing, producing, and global festival recognition, Lewis continues to create and champion stories that illuminate the human experience and inspire connection across cultures.
Notable moments in her career include:
2025 Festival de Cannes Accreditation
2024 Inaugural Delta Sigma Theta Film Festival artist
2024 Our Village United x Mastercard Digital Doors Atlanta Graduate
2023 BeyGood Foundation Black Parade Route Small Business – Atlanta
2023 Invest Atlanta Creative Artist Grant Recipient
2021 Special Achievement in Directing Award, The Kennedy Center
2020 Merideth Harmon Sauer Guest Artist Grant Recipient
Hyphen Haven Podcast Host
YouTube Partner Program Member
University of Miami Teaching Artist
John Hopkins University Press, Theatre Topics review of “The Mathematics of Acting”
Educational Theatre Association – Learning Center Webinar “The Mathematics of Acting: Voice + Face”
Georgia Thespian Conference Teaching Artist
International Thespian Festival Teaching Artist
Educators Theatre Conference Teaching Artist
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Teaching Artist, Adjudicator, Respondent
Playwright’s Lab, Hollins University Guest Respondent Panelist
SEACT Theatre Conference Adjudicator
Certified Drama Teacher (Georgia) K-12
