Derek Grace - Director

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As president of GRACE Productions, Derek Grace has produced documentaries and promotional videos for the past 18 years. Before pursuing a career in video production, Derek spent 10 years as a computer programmer and systems engineer with IBM Corporation. Derek received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from UCLA, and a Masters of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He served on the board of directors for Chicago Access Corporation for several years.

Derek has been passionately involved and deeply committed to youth programs for many years. He has produced several video projects dealing with day-to-day issues facing teenagers. He has also produced cable programs demonstrating how art projects like community murals not only uplift the community but also bring positive change to teenagers.

Derek has won a hometown video award for his documentary, Long Live The SPIRIT! The documentary chronicled the historic “Million Man March.” Derek also co-produced an award winning documentary about the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Chicago.

Derek is currently doing production work on a documentary that addresses the gun violence that affects so many teenagers. He is committed to programs and ideas that bring about positive social change particularly those aimed at youth.

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