Derek Sitter, originally from McAlester, Oklahoma is an award-winning actor, writer, director and producer of film and theatre. He obtains an MFA in Acting from Louisiana State University and a Life Membership to The Actor's Studio. Derek has been working professionally in theatre, film, and TV for over 30 years. He founded his own theatre and actor’s studio at Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend, Oregon after spending most of his career in Los Angeles appearing in TV, films, and theatre. He also owns Smoking Mirror Productions/ Born Into This Films in Bend where he is focusing on writing, directing, teaching, and acting for film and stage.

Derek's film project, Tutu Grande, had a very successful run in the festival circuit wrapping up more than 50 awards for acting, writing, directing, cinematography, editing, music, and score. Bugtussle, Derek’s latest film, is currently in the festival circuit earning awards in most categories. Derek and his production company plan on another short film in 2023 and a feature-length film in 2024. Derek is now “nationwide” where he will have several homes based in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Texas. Visit Derek’s IMDB page here.