Derek Kolstad
Biography
Derek Kolstad (born April 4, 1974) is an American screenwriter and producer. He created the John Wick franchise, which began in 2014. He continued to write for the first two sequels of the franchise and is mainly known as a screenwriter of action films and shows.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
Witness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Self
Behind the scenes look at fight choreography and action training.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Self
Short documentary that looks at a number of elements like the initial pitch for the project and the 2nd Unit action sequences.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Self
John Wick featurette about New York City locations used in the film