Derrick Benton

AKA:
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1996-05-01

New York City, New York, USA

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.

Crew Roles

Wasted Talent
Director
Wasted Talent
Writer
13th of September, 2004
Writer
13th of September, 2004
Director
The House that Love Built
Director
The House that Love Built
Executive Producer
The House that Love Built
Writer
Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {2}

Deceased Son

2020-06-18 0

Homegoing

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. ...
Genre :Drama

Self

2025-09-18 0

The House that Love Built

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. ...
Genre :Documentary, Family, History