About

Growing up in Modesto, CA, Derek was once recognized as a budding creative talent to watch. Now that he lives in Los Angeles, no one cares about him.

Derek’s professional experience in the film industry includes companies such as Bad Robot Productions, Kilter Films (Westworld), and Helium Entertainment. He writes & directs sketch comedy, music videos, and narrative films.

Derek’s screenplays and pilots have earned placements as quarterfinalist in the Academy’s Nicholls Fellowship, a second-rounder in the Austin Film Festival, a finalist in the Black List’s Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship, and a semifinalist in the Sundance Institute’s Development Track Program 2020. He is currently developing his first feature film with Paul Feig’s production company.