Deacon teaches filmmaking workshops and residences for students of all ages through COMPAS. AMS Digital Productions made this short film about Deacon's residency with 4th and 5th graders at Brandon-Evansville Elementary in Evansville, MN.
Aaliyah created her short documentary as part of a class led by Deacon and Pam Colby at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in Golden Valley, MN through a partnership with FilmNorth.
"In-Yan Sha" was made by youth from the Lower Sioux Indian Community for Lower Phalen Creek Project
Created by a 9 year old patient at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis during a one hour workshop.
Deacon is an artist-in-residence for the HCMC pediatric clinic through a partnership between FilmNorth and Hennepin Healthcare Foundation with the support of the Minnesota State Arts Board.
Written and directed by Savina Sisneros, "Telepathy" was created through FilmNorth Academy 2019, a summer filmmaking institute led by Deacon.
Created by youth from JuiceMedia, FilmNorth's after school program for the St Paul Optimist Club Youth Appreciation Dinner 2016.
