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Craig Derrick is a dynamic leader with an exceptional track record for developing blockbuster games that have generated nearly two billion dollars in revenue and delighted millions of fans worldwide. He has held key roles in game production, creative, publishing, and brand development, consistently delivering award-winning games across various platforms and genres. His notable achievements include launching the enduring mobile hit Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff, the fastest-selling LEGO game ever, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and the critically acclaimed Return to Monkey Island.
At The Walt Disney Company, Craig directs the development and execution of a multi-year, high-profile portfolio of iconic content and beloved franchises for Lucasfilm Games. He leads a team of producers and oversees the full lifecycle of game development across multiple partners, including Quantic Dream's cinematic action-adventure game Star Wars Eclipse, Bethesda's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Epic Games' Fortnite Universe integrations, and Zynga's hit multiplayer squad-based shooter Star Wars: Hunters, among others.
Before rejoining Lucasfilm, Craig co-founded and led creative for Fifth Journey, a venture dedicated to bridging Western and Asian markets for Hollywood studios and talent. He previously led production at TinyCo, where he was instrumental in developing the studio's first licensed games and brand partnerships, and spent seven years at LucasArts, leading multiple teams and developing the playbook for revitalizing their back catalog and incubating blockbuster IPs, including Monkey Island and Star Wars 1313. He began his production career at Parallax Software, creators of the revolutionary first-person shooter series Descent.
Craig is a member of the Producers Guild of America and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. He actively contributes to the film, game, and academic communities and is passionate about creating immersive, engaging, and memorable stories that resonate with diverse audiences and showcase the power and potential of gaming as a storytelling medium. His commitment to innovation and storytelling drives his work, inspiring the next generation of creators and gamers.
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