Biography

Michael Derrah is an award winning Director, Art Director, Storyboard Artist, and Designer with experience working on Tier A Feature Films and Television projects. With an impressive background in the film industry, Michael has contributed to internationally renowned productions such as Game of Thrones (HBO), The Handmaid's Tale (MGM HULU) and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (CBS) for multiple seasons, as well as the highest grossing horror films of all time, IT: Chapters One & Two (Warner Bros.) and returning for IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO).

Michael holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Classical Animation Filmmaking and is a member of the Directors Guild of Canada as 1st Assistant Art Director since 2015. His diverse experience and exceptional skills make him a valuable addition to any creative team.

Art Directors Guild Award (2026): Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein (Netflix)

Directors Guild of Canada Award (2026): Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein (Netflix)

Directors Guild of Canada Award (2022): David Cronenberg's Crimes of the Future (Neon)

Amazon Studios Award (2012): "Mathilde" Short Film

Art Director/Storyboard Artist: IT, IT: Chapter 2 and IT: Welcome to Derry (WB/HBO): Highest grossing horror films of all time.

Art Director/Storyboard Artist: Game of Thrones, The Handmaid's Tale, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
- IMDb mini biography by: DSB