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Derek Haas

Screenwriter/Author

From Waco to Hollywood, Derek Haas has been writing all the way. Read More

In writing, says Derek Haas, some rules are made to be broken. Read More

Derek Haas recommends getting your material into the right hands (and landing Brad Pitt). Read More

Having a big, big idea is a good start, says Derek Haas. Read More

Derek Haas says the Sideways team is one to watch. Read More

Creative collaboration is not always respected, but it can be essential. Read More

Derek Haas on having a good agent and growing up on the classic Westerns. Read More

Derek Haas on the importance of pace and language. Read More

Derek Haas on lessons learned from a pirated music industry. Read More

About Derek Haas

Derek Haas

Derek Haas co-wrote the screenplay 3:10 to Yuma, starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale. He also co-wrote the film Wanted, starring James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, and Angelina Jolie. The Silver Bear is his first novel. Derek lives in Los Angeles.

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