David Derrick Jr.

David Derrick Jr.
Occupations
  • Film director
  • storyboard artist
Years active2005–present
Employers

David G. Derrick Jr. is an American film director and storyboard artist. He is best known for his work at Disney, including co-directing Moana 2 (2024).[1]

Early life and education

Derrick attended University of Utah from 1998 to 2000, where he studied fine arts, later studied animation in California Institute of the Arts from 2001 to 2004.

Career

Derrick began working as a storyboard artist at DreamWorks Animation, such as Flushed Away, Bee Movie, How to Train Your Dragon, Megamind, and Rise of the Guardians, before left DreamWorks and joining Walt Disney Animation Studios to continued as a storyboard artist for Moana, Raya and the Last Dragon, Encanto and Strange World.

He made his directorial debut with the sequel to Moana, Moana 2, alongside Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Director Story Artist
2006 Flushed Away No Yes
2007 Bee Movie No Yes
2010 How to Train Your Dragon No Yes
Megamind No Yes
2012 Rise of the Guardians No Yes
2016 Moana No Yes
2019 The Lion King No Yes
2021 Raya and the Last Dragon No Yes
Encanto No Yes
2022 Strange World No Yes
2024 Moana 2 Yes No

References

  1. ^ a b Stephan, Katcy (February 7, 2024). "Moana 2 Set at Disney With Surprise 2024 Release Date". Variety. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.