diff --git a/igniter/__init__.py b/igniter/__init__.py
index ffac2b023f..b8ce765cfe 100644
--- a/igniter/__init__.py
+++ b/igniter/__init__.py
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@
 """Open install dialog."""
 
 import sys
+import os
+os.chdir(os.path.dirname(__file__))  # for override sys.path in Deadline
+
 from Qt import QtWidgets
 
 from .install_dialog import InstallDialog