Born in Windsor, Ontario, and raised in Vancouver, Canada Greg Derochie began making films at the age of 16 when he built his own optical printer to experiment with home-made visual effects.

After attending film school in Toronto and Vancouver, he worked as an effects cameraman until he sold his first screenplay, TIME RUNNER, in 1990. In 1993 he moved to Los Angeles and continued writing while earning his living as a digital effects artist.  His work is showcased in the Oscar nominated films SPIDERMAN, STUART LITTLE, HOLLOW MAN, and STARSHIP TROOPERS.

SOLITARY is Mr. Derochie’s feature film directorial debut.