Walt and Derek

In Front of the Walt & Mickey Statue at Disneyland, Holding Disney's Biography

"Somehow I can't believe there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secret of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C's. They are Curiosity, Confidence, Courage, and Constancy and the greatest of these is Confidence. When you believe a thing, believe it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably."-Walt Disney



This is one of my favorite pictures of myself from 2011, the year I turned 30. Me and my idol, Walt Disney. I am in awe of his bravery, perseverance, and ability to deliver magic. He fought through so many obstacles to follow his passions and change the world. From Mickey, to live action movies, to the theme parks, Walt was a pioneer and a creative visionary. I can only hope to be tenth of the man he was.

Working on Short Films

I currently have a couple short films in the works.


Excited to work on these projects, comedy, sci-fi, etc. Should be fun! 


There are always challenges with schedules, equipment, issues with collaborators, financing...But the hard work is usually worth it!