Derek W Beck
Director / Producer / Screenwriter
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Derek W Beck - Director/Producer/Writer
Male
32 years old
Los Angeles, California
United States
Last Login: 8/6/2009
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Derek W Beck's Film Bio
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| Website | cartala.com | | Professional Affiliations | IFP, Film Independent |
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Derek W Beck's Interests
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| General | When I'm not working on a film project, my other big interest is flying. I am a Certificated Flight Instructor for single-engine airplanes and will be instructing new pilots in the LA area soon. | | Music | I enjoy a wide range of music, but if you couldn't guess, I really like movie scores. I consider movie scores to be the modern day equivalent of classical music, which was original scored for ballets and theatre. I especially like the big names, including Howard Shore, John Williams and James Horner. | | Movies | I love watching movies. Favorites include the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, which are the movies that really made me want to pursue film full-time, but also some of the classics, such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (one of my all-time favorites). | | Television | I hardly watch television--I rather be watching a movie. I don't like reality TV or crime dramas, so guess what? That doesn't leave me with much! I like to watch sitcoms for their simplistic stories and humor...they're a nice way to wind down after a long day before going to bed. | | Books | I read a lot of technical non-fiction, including technical film books, finance books, and such. I'm always trying to learn. I don't read as much for pleasure as I'd like, but I read a lot of history. My favorite genre may be fiction, even if I never seem to read it. | | Heroes | | |
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Film Makers, UFOFilm.org-Entertainment Industry United (Actors, Directors, Writers, Musicians, Artists, Producers, Investors, Agents, etc...), DIRECTORS & PRODUCERS, severely low budget film making, Southern Cali Filmmakers, New York Film Academy, California Film Makers, The no budget film place
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Derek W Beck's Details
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| Status: | Single | | Here for: | Networking | | Hometown: | Cleveland, OH | | Zodiac Sign: | Aries | | Education: | Post grad | | Occupation: | Independent Filmmaker |
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Derek W Beck's Schools
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Graduated: 2005
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Master's Degree
Major: Engineering and Management
Clubs: Systems Design and Management (SDM), MIT $50K, MIT Sloan Entertainment, Sports, and Media Club
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Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH
Graduated: 1999
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Physics (Honors Tutorial College)
Minor: Mathematics; Astronomy
Clubs: Air Force ROTC, Honors Tutorial College
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Midview High School
Grafton, OH
Graduated: 1995
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Clubs: Choir, Track, Key Club
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1991 to 1995 |
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Derek W Beck's Latest Blog Entry
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I’m now on IMDb!
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"Y Not" receives Honorable Mention at Chicago Festival
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Premiere of Short Film "Y Not" at Chicago Festival - Sept 12th @ 8:30p
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Derek W Beck’s Latest Short, "Y NOT", to PREMIERE in CHICAGO!
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Check out my NYFA Films, now online!
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About me:
Check out my film website at http://www.cartala.com.
I am an independent filmmaker, focusing on directing and producing. I'm presently writing a feature film in the "summer blockbuster" genre, an action/drama/war epic. I'm also currently submitting my latest short, "Y Not", to festivals.
My primary goal is to get into directing major motion pictures. It is my sincere hope that the project I am currently writing will make it to the big screen, and while it is my goal to direct it, I may be persuaded to take on more of a producer role to see it made.
My chief experience in filmmaking has been a dozen or so small independent projects, including the 10 shorts I have directed. My education comes mainly from time spent at the New York Film Academy, having taken courses in Directing (at the Universal Studios, CA location) and Screenwriting (at the NYC location). I've also spent quite a bit of time (and savings) experimenting on my own. "Y Not", for example, was my education in 16mm color sync sound film, with the final product matchcut (using Avid) to a 16mm print. My most widely viewed film project was an industrial video for the Air Force, featured in part on CNN and CNN Headline News.
Beyond explicit film experience, I have considerable Air Force experience that has prepared me for the roles of directing and producing. For example, I have managed large projects that were part of multi-billion dollar government acquisition programs, having personally been responsible for more than $600M in government projects. Additionally, I have a technical background and hold a graduate degree in management, both of which lend to my credibility to manage the large complexities of a motion picture.
When not working on film projects, instead of waiting tables, I instruct at a pilot school in Santa Monica, CA.
Check out my film website at http://www.cartala.com
If you are interested in my short film, "Y Not", check out Check out my film website at http://www.cartala.com/ynot
Checkout my LinkedIn profile with more on my background at http://www.linkedin.com/in/derekbeck
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Who I'd like to meet:
I'd like to meet just about any other filmmaker, big and small. If you are a filmmaker, or work in the industry, become my friend!
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