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Dominick Evans
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Early life
Evans was born in Toledo, Ohio to a Polish-American father, David Åawniczak (d. 2001), who was deaf, and Irish-American mother, Pam Ryan. Dom grew up in Walbridge, Ohio with an older brother. They also have two half brothers from their father's first marriage who did not live with their family.Evans had a contentious relationship with their parents, particularly their mother, which escalated when they came out at the age of 16. Their father died of heart failure in 2001.NEWS, My Dad, David Lawniczak, en-US, Dominick Evans,weblink 2017-02-11, Evans was close with their grandparents Willis "Willie" and Melba "Noonie" Ryan, who helped raise Dom and their older brother. Their grandmother, Noonie, was a singer on the radio in Toledo and taught them to sing.WEB, A Talk with Dominick Evans - Able Pathways Media,weblink 2015-12-10, Able Pathways Media, en-US, April 6, 2023,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20230406204214weblink">weblink dead, Dom was a child actor and singer, as well as a poster child for the Muscular Dystrophy Association,WEB, Dominick Evans,weblink IMDb, 2015-12-10, although they no longer supports the organization, claiming it does harm to the disabled community.They attended Lake High School in Millbury, Ohio, where they graduated with honors in 1999. They had trouble finding the right college, where they were initially studying theater and acting. Dom originally attended Bowling Green State University while still in high school. They left BGSU in 2000 to attend Wright State University, but had to leave due to an injury. They returned to WSU in 2010, where they completed their BFA in Motion Pictures Production. They also spent a year studying theatre at a satellite school for the University of Michigan from 2009 to 2010.Evans had a difficult childhood where they were bullied incessantly at school.NEWS, I Was Bullied..., en-US, Dominick Evans,weblink 2017-02-11, In 2018, Dominick was featured in the book American Hate: Survivors Speak Out by community activist and professor Arjun Singh Sethi. His chapter explores an experience in high school where he was tortured by classmates as a part of a senior prank when he was a sophomore along with his fear of being outed publicly in his neighborhood.BOOK, Singh Sethi, Arjun, American Hate: Survivors Speak Out, The New Press, 2018, 978-1620973714, New York, 123â130,Career
Film
Evans completed their first film, trip, in 2013.WEB, Burton couple win film award, look for actors before production in May,weblink 2015-12-10, MLive.com, April 22, 2013, It won a 2015 Indie Fest Award of Recognition.WEB, Award of Recognition October 2015,weblink theindiefest.com, 2015-12-10, en-us, They have worked on other films including the short film, Nance + Sydney. As of 2020, They are currently producing two short films, Inamorata and Overture. Inamorata is about a lesbian couple in the 1960s, while Overture is about two queer wheelchair users who meet in a nursing home. Dominick's films tend to be about marginalized individuals, and they work with diverse film crews that are predominantly made up of minority filmmakers.WEB, Represent {{!, Dayton City Paper|url =weblink|website = www.daytoncitypaper.com|accessdate = 2015-12-11|archive-date = December 14, 2015|archive-url =weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20151214014754weblink">weblink|url-status = dead}}Activism
Evans has been advocating for the disability community since youth. They have been heavily involved in the movement for better portrayals of transgender peopleWEB,weblink Why The Danish Girl's Oscar loss is a satisfying win for trans women, Yes! Magazine, en-US, 2016-05-05, and disability in film and other media,WEB,weblink Kylie Jenner's provocative and infuriating photo shoot, The Daily Dot, December 2, 2015, 2016-04-22, WEB,weblink The Problem With The New Down Syndrome PSA Starring Olivia Wilde, Perry, David, The Establishment, 2016-04-22, June 24, 2016,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20160624095403weblink">weblink dead, as well as the marriage equality movement for both LGBTQ and disabled people.WEB, Independence Today,weblink www.itodaynews.com, 2015-12-11, December 14, 2015,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20151214024247weblink">weblink dead, WEB, Love Wins! What's Next for Marriage Equality?,weblink The Huffington Post, June 29, 2015, 2016-01-07, They were invited to attend the White House's first forum on disability and LGBT issues in June 2014.WEB, Question Reality Show - May 2015 Archive,weblink 2015-12-11, LA Talk Radio, December 14, 2015,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20151214031005weblink">weblink dead, While in college, Evans studied disability in film, television, and other media. They were disturbed by what they felt was a huge lack of inclusion for disabled actors and filmmakers in the industry.WEB,weblink Disabled Filmmakers Breathe New Life Into Storytelling Through Web Series, 2016-05-02, The Huffington Post, 2016-05-05, WEB,weblink Independence Today, www.itodaynews.com, 2016-02-29, December 14, 2015,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20151214024247weblink">weblink dead, WEB,weblink Interview: RJ Mitte on 'Who's Driving Doug', ScreenPicks, en-US, 2016-02-29, WEB,weblink The world's largest minority is speaking out. This is what they have to say.Spaces
In 2021, Dom directed the music video for the song "Spaces" by James Ian.WEB,weblink SPACES by James Ian | Official Music Video, YouTube, Evans directed the video from home, where they were in bed, due to chronic pain. Evans believes that they have proven that disabled directors are capable of directing from any location.NEWS,weblink 'Crip Crusader' Dominick Evans of Detroit Works Toward Full Onscreen Representation for Disabled and Trans People, November 10, 2021, NEWS,weblink Director with rare neuromuscular disease creates music video from bed, Their next goal is to develop a television show they can direct from home in Michigan.WEB,weblink Making Space for Disabled Filmmakers - Dominick Evans on Directing from Bed, Forbes, NEWS,weblink How This Trans Director Created 'Spaces' for LGBTQ+ and Disabled Folks, November 17, 2021,Honors
Evans was named one of eight "LGBT influencers you need to know in New York City" in the summer of 2016 by Time Out.NEWS,weblink Eight LGBT influencers you need to know, Time Out New York, 2016-12-30, Evans was named one of New Mobility's 2016 People of the Year for being part of a protest against assisted suicide.WEB,weblink 2016 People of the Year: The Resisters, 2017-01-01, New Mobility, 2017-01-04,Personal life
Evans lives in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. They have worked primarily with their creative partner, Ashtyn Law, since 2002. Dominick has started consulting on scripts for studios such as Lionsgate and shows airing on networks like Netflix.Evans was diagnosed with a degenerative neuromuscular disorder spinal muscular atrophy at age 4, and has had to use a wheelchair full-time since 1997.WEB, Disabled film student directs his vision,weblink 2015-12-11, www.mydaytondailynews.com, They also have asthma, chronic pain, ADD, OCD, PTSD, and are hard of hearing.WEB, Reporter, Elyse Wanshel Trends, Post, The Huffington, 2016-04-22, People Who Are Not Disabled Need To Check Out #AbleismExists Right Now,weblink 2017-02-11, The Huffington Post, Evans is non-binary, transgender and queer, and uses both they/them and he/him pronouns.WEB, February 17, 2018, Bios,weblink live,weblink June 4, 2019, 2021-01-05, Dominick Evans, en-US, WEB, Evans, Dominick, Dominick Evans (@dominickevans),weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20080916144716weblink">weblink September 16, 2008, 2021-01-05, Twitter,References
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