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Top 5 Things I’ll Miss About Dwayne E. Alexander
I have a serious top five this week, y’all. A friend of mine and fellow AFI screenwriting alum, Dwayne E. Alexander, was killed two months ago in a horrible act of violence. He was only 48 years old, and probably one of the kindest, most loving souls I will ever know. In honor of the memorial service being held for him on May 6 at the American Film Institute, I wanted to pay tribute to him with my writing, one of the things we learned how to do together. Dwayne, this one’s for you, buddy.

1. His smile.
I thought about saving this one for last, but it’s the first thing I noticed about him, so I feel it should go first. My first day at AFI, I recall that Dwayne and I both arrived early to new student orientation, and I he introduced himself right away. I was expecting everyone to be snooty film folk, but Dwayne was nervous too, and shared that. I was glad to have him to talk to rather than festering in my own anxiety.

2. His kindness.
Believe it or not, film students can occasionally be self-centered, insecure assholes – present company included. I know, right? In this way, Dwayne was the “anti-film student.” He’s never been the type to step in someone’s face to get where he wanted to be, but rather to reach down to help someone up.

3. His professionalism.
We were mostly a bunch of kids, really, but Dwayne had already had a successful career in the music industry before he set his sights on film. He understood putting aside ego in the interest of making a project great. He was very mature about taking notes on his writing, something that took me a little while longer to figure out. (Ok, maybe I’m still not great about taking notes.) He was collaborative, passionate, and driven.

4. His continued desire to grow.
For a short time after graduation, I was a part of a writing group with Dwayne where we studied “The Artist’s Way.” After that, he was a member of another writers’ group for several years, even in the months that led up to his passing.

5. His hugs.
Man, do I wish I could have one of those hugs again. I keep feeling like he’s on vacation and he’s going to come back, and he’ll be able to comfort us when really he’s the one who went through such a horrible ordeal. With his deep, steady voice, and his impressive stature, he was really like a big, cool teddy bear. Gentle Giant, we miss you, and we hope that you’re happy and peaceful wherever you are.

Shannon Corder is a writer working and living in Los Angeles. For more information about Dwayne’s memorial or the Dwayne E. Alexander scholarship fund, please go to here.

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Dwayne brought such joy to the world that it made anyone who knew him want to dance with happiness. We are all grateful for that precious gift that only Dwayne could give. Dwayne, you will be loved and missed.

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by Anna Christopher

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