

About Me
Derrick Dasayeve Dos Santos
Brazilian-American Filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California
Specializing in Narrative Short Films, Feature Films & Music Videos
My Creative Emphasis is rooted in translating Scripts into Visually-Compelling Emotional Narratives
I achieve this through obsessing over the source-material and honoring the director's intention above all . . .
This approach necessitates the cultivation of oneself -- summoning: the openness of a reader, the clarity
of a writer, the acumen of a technician, the stamina of an athlete, and the deftness of an artist.
Born in Tacoma, WA // Raised in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Writer / Photographer / Cinephile / Lover of Art - History - Science
Sergeant & Combat Veteran in the United States Army.
Deployed to Iraq: Operation Inherent Resolve. 6 Years of Service. Honorable Discharge.
Fluent in English & Brazilian Portuguese // also speak Spanish & Italian
Licensed Practical Nurse // Active CA License \\
>> Transitioned to Filmmaking purely out of my profound passion & love for the artform <<
Always Learning.
Always Ready.













