The touching story of hip-hop artist/youth counselor Frankie Perez as he ventures outside his comfort zone to combine his work with at-risk youth and his passion for rapping, ultimately inspiring himself and those around him to reach for their dreams. *Received Honorary Award for Community Building Through Film from Students of the World and Pivot TV Sherman Elementary in Nampa, Idaho participated in the annual Rake Up Nampa event. Each fall, volunteers meet up to help rake the recently fallen leave in the elderly and disabled's yards. These young students learned the value of teamwork, community service, and having fun!
Derek S.
Louisville, KY, USA1 review
Top Services
Sound Mixer
1 reviewDocumentary DP
Sound Designer
Equipment
Video
- GoPro or equivalent
Audio
- External recorder
- Wireless lavalier mic
- Shotgun mic
About Derek
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Derek graduated from Northwest Nazarene University's film program in Nampa, Idaho with a degree in Mass Communication. Derek studied Film & Television Production at USC Graduate School of Cinematic Arts, with and emphasis in producing, sound design, and directing. Derek has work on many award winning projects as a sound designer and producer in everything from traditional narrative film, documentaries, live TV, and multi-cam. In addition to his work and studies, Derek is a member of Cinema Audio Society, MPSE, and LA Post Production Group. Derek is currently a production supervisor and in-house sound designer for Lunacy Productions in Santa Monica, CA.
Top Projects
Rake Up Nampa
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
- Sound Mixer
Sherman Elementary in Nampa, Idaho participated in the annual Rake Up Nampa event. Each fall, volunteers meet up to help rake the recently fallen leave in the elderly and disabled's yards. These young students learned the value of teamwork, community service, and having fun!
Mountain Ultra Running
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - News
- Sound Mixer
Ultra running has grown in popularity. Traversing mountains, valleys, & forests, the athletes that compete in these races redefine toughness. What is it that motivates these ordinary people to lace up their shoes & go for a run in the mountains? Some say it's the adrenaline rush & some say community. Vince Juarez tells why he started running & how it defines his life.
Freestyle Dreams
- Documentary DP
The touching story of hip-hop artist/youth counselor Frankie Perez as he ventures outside his comfort zone to combine his work with at-risk youth and his passion for rapping, ultimately inspiring himself and those around him to reach for their dreams. *Received Honorary Award for Community Building Through Film from Students of the World and Pivot TV
Tim Short - Case Study
- Sound Mixer
Produced for McClatchy on Storyhunter
October 2019
Mohawk S1E3
- Sound Designer
All Services
Production Support
- Commercial DP
- Documentary DP
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
Post-Production
- Sound Designer
- Sound Mixer
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Video Editor - News
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