Derek Nicoletto

Derek Nicoletto is a writer, actor, director and songwriter. As an actor, Derek has performed all over the world from Edinburgh Fringe to Denver Center Theater, often playing the villain-with-a-heart. He is a member of SAG/AFTRA and Actors Equity. A Grammy-voting, established member of the independent music scene, Derek has penned scores of songs that have played on radio, TV and film. He has directed several plays, award-winning music videos and short film with a feature in the works. A portfolio of dramas and dramedy in features and television. Some accolades: 2020 Academy Nicholl Fellowship (Top 6%) (2 Scripts) Austin Film Festival Second Rounder 2020 PAGE Top 10% Quarterfinalist Scriptapalooza Finalist - "Top 30 Best Writers of 2020" WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Finalist (Top 25) (2x) Roadmap Writers Finalist (Top 25) The Blacklist Top List Trender (2 scripts) Stowe Story Labs Participant (alumnus) Screencraft's 2020 Screenwriting Fellowship, WeScreenplay Feature Competition and more.