Personal details
- Height: 6′ 5½″ (1.97 m)
- Professions: Producer, Actor, Director
Derek Easley’s one of those guys who’s basically done everything in the movie world, you know? He’s acted, written, produced, directed—pretty much worn all the hats. We’re talking indie flicks, documentaries, shorts, even some big-budget stuff with price tags that’d make your head spin. The dude’s been plugging away for over fifteen years, and he’s worked with the big dogs—Hollywood studios, Clint Eastwood on Jersey Boys, and even popped up on TV hits like How I Met Your Mother (yeah, he’s “The Sexless Innkeeper”) and CSI. He’s not just behind the camera either; he’s been out there interviewing folks on the red carpet, handling security, running cables, and even doing stunts (that’s where the martial arts background comes in handy). Derek founded the Long Beach Acting and Film Association back in 2012, giving students and newbies a real shot at breaking in—actual IMDb credits, festival runs, the works. He’s taught classes, given pep talks, and put together a wild number of indie film showcases in Long Beach. And don’t even get me started on his YouTube grind—over 500 videos, easy. Comic cons? Festivals? He’s been all over, sometimes as press, sometimes as the main attraction. He’s even hosted panels on everything from indie filmmaking to Star Wars cosplay. Right now, he’s deep into a documentary called Typecast, digging into body image in Hollywood and chatting with folks like Danny Trejo. Honestly, if it’s got anything to do with movies, Derek’s probably got a story about it.
Derek’s been in the marketing game for what feels like forever, honestly. He’s not just some newbie with a stack of business cards—he’s the kind of guy who’s seen trends come and go, probably survived more budget cuts than he cares to admit, and still somehow manages to pull off those last-minute campaigns that everyone else swears are impossible. He knows how to talk the talk, schmooze clients who don’t even know what they want, and juggle a dozen projects without losing his mind (well, most of the time). If there’s a way to spin a product so it actually sells, you bet Derek’s tried it, tweaked it, and probably made it go viral. The man’s got war stories about ad pitches gone sideways, office politics, and those all-nighters fueled by too much bad coffee. Basically, if marketing had a hall of fame, he’d have a plaque by now.
6′ 5½″ (1.97 m)
Konidela Ram Charan