Derek Franson
Director
Derek Franson has written and directed several music videos, short films, and documentary and commercial projects. Much of his past directing work has involved extensive digital effects and 3D computer animation. Outside of film writing and directing, Franson has also worked on more than 70 television commercials in a variety of production positions, and served as an assistant animator on the MTV/Nickelodeon TV series Ren and Stimpy. Comforting Skin is Franson’s first feature film.