Diane D. Griffith

Writer, director, producer Diane D. Griffith (aka Diane D. Beam) is best known for her work with Professor Stephen W. Hawking in film and multimedia productions. Their core production titled "Stephen Hawking's Fate of the Universe" focuses on the origin, nature, and future of the Universe. "Fate of the Universe" shot in 35 mm film features Stephen W. Hawking's key scientific theories as well as those of additional world-class scientists. "Fate of the Universe" features Professor Hawking on camera at Cambridge University, UK campus, Utah's Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. Diane's key work is focused on the field of modern cosmology which includes the study of the origin, structure and fate of the Universe. Diane received a Bachelor's degree in Physics from BYU. During this time, Diane taught astronomy courses through the Physics department planetarium and rooftop observatory. Diane later followed a physics degree with a Master's MFA degree in Film Studies from the U of U. Filming with Professor Hawking took place at select scenic locations in southern Utah's majestic "Canyonlands" and "Arches" National Parks. Professor Hawking and Diane collaborated on additional feature film productions in 35mm and IMAX film format. Despite the long hours working on film sets, Stephen maintained his enthusiasm and grand sense of humor. Stephen Hawking attended the Utah premiere of their original mixed-format production titled "Stephen Hawking's Fate of the Universe." Following the success of this production, Stephen and Diane reunited to write and produce a 35mm feature film of the same title. The filming of the feature documentary film, "Fate of the Universe, took place both in the UK and Utah. During Professor Hawking's two visits to the state of Utah, he delivered live public lectures followed by audience question and answer sessions. Prior to working in film production, Diane was director/producer of science show programs internationally distributed with funding from sources including the National Science Foundation (NSF), including "Beyond the Horizon" narrated by Patrick Stewart and "Cosmic Catastrophes." In addition to her work as writer, director, producer, Diane has worked in film, television, and stage, as crew, and actor and actor background roles including the feature film "The Happy Worker" with director Duwayne Dunham and Executive Producer David Lynch; "Good Joe Bell" with actor Mark Wahlberg; and select episodes of the television series "Yellowstone" as created, written and directed by Taylor Sheridan and featuring actor Kevin Costner. In hr early years, while still living in Northern California, Diane's portrayed "Alice" in her high school "young actors" stage production of "Alice in Wonderland". This was followed by the community stage production, "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" as created by writer/artist/cartoonist, Charles Schultz. In this production, Diane portrayed the role of "Peppermint Patty". To this production, Charles Schultz generously provided critical feedback for the young actors. Mr. Schultz also donated the use of the original "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" Broadway stage set to the production. In more recent years Diane discovered her true paternal name to be "Griffith." On her maternal line, her surname includes "Rosenthal". Diane grew up with her sisters on her maternal side, discovering in later years, brothers on her paternal line. Diane's mother was a homemaker, administrative secretary, and writer. Diane's father an Engineer. Diane has two sons and lives in the foothills of Mount Olympus.