Derik Murray

Derik Murray, the founder and creative force behind Network Entertainment, began his career creating evocative images as an advertising photographer and television commercial director, and the producer and creative director of best-selling pictorial books featuring global icons. From there, he turned his focus and vision to producing and directing high-profile television and film projects.

His work has been recognized by the Academy Awards, the Emmys, the Realscreen Awards, the Gemini Awards, The People’s Choice Awards, and the Leo Awards, and his films have premiered at leading film festivals including the Los Angeles Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW Film Festival, Houston International Film Festival, and the International Film and Television Festival of New York.

Derik's films have attracted consistent media support including premium coverage on television including Good Morning America, The Today Show, Dateline, CBS This Morning, Nightline, Extra, APTV, and Entertainment Tonight, and in print and online media: People Magazine (multiple covers and feature spreads), USA Today, L.A. Times, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, New York Post, Esquire, Variety, Vogue, Hollywood Reporter, CNN, Deadline Hollywood, and Entertainment Weekly.