We recently connected with Erin Devany and have shared our conversation below.

Erin, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

One of the most meaningful projects I’ve worked on is the music video for the band Upsetting’s “Form/Foul”. I’ve been struggling with sleep disorders for a while (insomnia / sleep paralysis as a child, night terrors that i still suffer from) and this was a way for me to properly confront and put a face to those moments of lonely dark horror. The video focuses on a character that continuously wakes up in their own nightmares, while the band is tossed around, pushed, and yelled at by strangers. This was the best way I could find catharsis in the unknown, unsure, and terrifying. Creating those obstacles and overcoming them through my work was very calming, and gave me a great confidence and being able to battle my demons both physical and mental.

Erin, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is Erin Devany and I am the sole crew for my production company, All Hallows’ Productions. I specialize in writing, producing, filming, directing, and editing music videos for local Dallas artists that range in all genres. I have a deep love for horror and try to incorporate it into all of the work I can. I began this journey about 7 years ago, and find new ways to love what I do with every project I create. The community I’ve found through these bands, my wonderful friends, incredible fiancé, and everyone who’s worked with me along the way has opened doors within myself and my art that I didn’t know were closed. Working with musicians and their own medium, sharing their passions and allowing them a space where they can comfortably share quite intimate explanations for their art, will never get old.

I “broke into the industry” (or however you want to put it) by going to shows with a camera and just seeing what I could capture. I grew up in Austin and have been to countless live shows, but experiencing them through the lens put them into an entirely new perspective. This led to wanting to explore the world of music videos, and has built on itself quite a bit since then. I Most of my work is with the Dallas band Rosegarden Funeral Party, and they have undoubtedly been the most supportive and creatively open group I’ve gotten to work with. The more you get into this business, the more wonderful people you meet that will change aspects of your life even if in minuscule ways. It’s challenging and sometimes grueling work, but the reward is so immense it’s worth every sacrifice.

Has your business ever had a near-death moment? Would you mind sharing the story?

Back in September of 2020, I filmed a music video for the local band Upsetting out in the middle of nowhere. This band happens to be composed of my fiance and some of my closest friends, so our plan was to film at the singer’s childhood home as we have a night of reliving their teenage debauchery. The next morning, the van we drove down with caught fire with us inside of it, nearly claiming our lives and my camera equipment. This moment of being confronted with the immediacy of death, especially after spending a night with such high spirits while creating art with people who mean a lot to me, really put my life and career path into a different perspective. After some recovery from the trauma (if you need time away from your art to handle difficult aspects of life, never feel shame in that) I realized just how intensely I’ve made up my mind to pursue this for as long as I can. To incorporate these visions of creativity, these expressions of self and others, into all I can get my hands on. Allowing myself to romanticize every waking moment has also inspired a lot of deep emotional connections with the art I’ve created since.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

An immediate goal of mine is to open my own production studio in the DFW area. I want to be able to share the space with other creatives too, allowing for sound recording, band practices, art spaces, and whatever is needed for the community. Having people close to you who share your passions, and who exhibit a certain level of humanity in a rather rough industry, is so important for the growth of comfortability in ones creativity. Thankfully, I’ve been somehow the luckiest girl alive in that I am surrounded by some of the most talented and wonderful artists I’ve ever met. I envision a great future establishing new standards for the film and music industry with these people working alongside me.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://allhallowsproductions.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allhallowsproductions/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allhallowsproductions/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy7348s1sqDPr5Ti8iHJFCQ

Image Credits
All photos taken by Erin Devany of All Hallows productions.