Derrick Benton
Directing
Biography
Derrick, a Brooklyn native and a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor's degree in Cinema Screen Studies, possesses a strong academic background in film theory, philosophy, and screenwriting. In 2021, Derrick marked his directorial debut with 'Wasted Talent,' a short film that gained him numerous accolades and showcased his storytelling prowess.
Known For
Four high school teens are thrown into detention after a fight come together of their love for music and songwriting. However, their newfound bond is brought to a halt by the harsh reality of the world they come from.
Wasted Talent
In 1980s Brooklyn, a resilient family, evicted from public housing, refuses to succumb to homelessness or welfare. Instead, they construct their own home-one scrap of discarded wood at a time.
The House that Love Built
Working as a mortician at his father's funeral parlor, Junior cycles through an unsatisfying life routine. A night out with friends forces him to see the world as it truly is.
Homegoing
A 17-year-old kid from South Chicago coexists with his selfish foster mother. On his way to school with his best friend, they discover something that will change their lives forever.