Derek Braasch was born and raised in South Holland by his loving parents, Ed and Julie Braasch. He graduated Columbia College in Chicago, IL in 1999 and worked on many features, shorts, and music videos before directing his first short film in 2002, titled "Right in front of your eyes". He went on to direct his first feature, "The Icing" which is due out fall/winter 2013. This film was also assistant directed and produced by his younger brother, Kevin Braasch. This is followed by his 2nd feature the grisly and graphic horror opus "Murder for Pleasure". He has a third feature,which he helped produced, shot, and acts in titled "Julies Smile", written and directed by Eric A. Mattson. Derek has a few other projects under his belt and in the process of completion. "T is for Tentacles" released last fall, "Hernandez", which finished this past summer, both produced, directed, and shot by him. He just wrapped on "Imagine a Rose", as 1st assistant director, cinematographer, and location scout. The film was written and directed by newcomer Jasmine Allen. He is also editing the short film, "Last Day of Your Life", which he served as Producer, 1st Assistant Director and cinematographer. This was also written, produced, and directed by newcomer Anthony Pellizzeri. His latest project that in the production stage is the music video he is directing and shooting for the band Full Throttle.