- Born
- Birth nameDerek Peter Rucas
- Nicknames
- Ruckus
- D-Rok
- Derek Rucas was born on July 2, 1982 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a cinematographer and director, known for The Corner of Chaos and Serenity (2020), First Is the Worst (2016) and John, I'm Sorry (2007).
- Has been instructed in both film theory and production by Clarke Mackey, Frances Leeming and Gary Kibbins.
- [2004] Was formerly the front man in the sass-rock trio Sassing Mackenzie who disbanded in December 2000. The band is planning a reunion show in Toronto for the summer of 2005.
- Graduated with a BAH in film studies from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario in 2005.
- [2008] Wrote, shot and directed the seven minute short John, I'm Sorry (2007) with a budget of $500 CAD. The short was screened at the Mid Ulster Film Festival in Ireland in May 2008.
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