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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

A big thank you to Charles Marinaro at the Catskill International Film Festival for such a thoughtful and engaging conversation around the making of The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry. youtu.be/fOWTEnscCRQ?...

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The Current State of The Backyard Pool Industry Q&A

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

If you haven’t taken the plunge yet, you’ll have two upcoming opportunities on the East Coast to catch it on the big screen. First up we bring our film home to the Delco Film Festival on Friday, October 9th. Then on Saturday, October 10th at the Catskill Int'l Film Festival.

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

10 years ago, the loop opened and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children was released into the world. Countless great memories of making this extraordinary film. I consider it an underrated gem, full of wonder & heart, so it’s great to see the film continue to gain the following it deserves.

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry screens tonight at the Glendale International Film Festival where we’re nominated for BEST COMEDY! This festival holds a special place for me. In 2017, Glendale awarded God Came ’Round @professor.tv Best International Music Video.

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What a week! BEST LOCAL FILM — Phoenixville Film Festival BEST DARK COMEDY — Portland Comedy Film Festival BEST COMEDY — Prague Independent Film Festival BEST STANDARD — Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION — Desert Waves Film & Music Festival

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry has been awarded BEST COMEDY at the Prague Independent Film Festival! Upcoming screenings: 🎬 PORTLAND COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL 🎬 GLENDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 🎬 DELCO FILM FESTIVAL 🎬 CATSKILL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Incredibly proud of the response our little film has received since beginning its festival run. Here’s a sampling of reviews and awards this far. And if you haven’t experienced The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry you’ll have an opportunity this Thursday at the @phoenixvillefilmfestival.

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Principal photography has wrapped on my latest film, CORNMUNICATION. Now into post-production and I can’t wait to share it with you all in 2027! #cornmunication #film #indiefilm #scifi #comedy #horror #corn

Teaser poster for the upcoming film Cornmunication.

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A look back at Tim Burton’s Lost Vegas exhibition through some Polaroid selects I snapped during the set up and installation at the Neon Museum. A truly memorable and unique stop! #TimBurton #marsattacks #lasvegas #lostvegas #neonmuseum @The Neon Museum Las Vegas

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

🏊‍♂️ Our festival float continues… We’re incredibly grateful for every Official Selection, nomination, and award that The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry has received thus far on its festival journey. Each represents another chance to share our strange and inspiring film with the world.

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Happy Anniversary Planet of the Apes! Celebrating 25 years since all this monkeying around. An extraordinary experience to be part of - an incredible display of imagination, artistry, & creative ambition on a massive scale. Even more meaningful are the friendships that were forged along the way.

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A special look back at the making of the PANGEA music video for Professor T and the East Side Shredders. Crafting this epic music video on the Big Island of Hawaii was a complete blast, with an incredible assembly of artists and musicians. And what an incredible song to create visuals to.

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A truly sublime time at BlobFest where I had the honor of introducing a screening of Big Fish. I also caught another favorite film The Abominable Dr. Phibes and was able to have a quick catch up with the always fabulous Victoria Price. #vincentprice #victoriaprice #blobfest #colonialtheater

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

In The Spotlight: Filmmaker Derek Frey on Story, Style, and the Strange Beauty of the Backyard Pool Industry: open.substack.com/pub/otherwor...

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In The Spotlight: Filmmaker Derek Frey on Story, Style, and the Strange Beauty of the Backyard Pool Industry

By David Emmanuel Noel for Occhi Arts Magazine

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

A look back at the making of the Mr. Quiet music video for Technical Difficulties - as seen in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. #mrquiet #technicaldifficulties #musicvideo #indiemusic #charlieandthechocolatefactory

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Honored to be interviewed by Tina Faye Ayres for The Original Van Gogh's Ear: Anthology Series. We discuss filmmaking, creativity, family and the future, along with a list of adventures, accompanied by some rare photographs: theoriginalvangoghsearanthology.com/2026/06/20/a...

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An Interview with Filmmaker Derek Frey

Derek Frey is an award winning filmmaker best known for his work as a producer alongside Tim Burton on such films as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barbe…

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

What a thrill to experience a new Steven Spielberg film about extraterrestrials on the big screen in 2026. Close Encounters of the Third Kind set my five-year-old self on a path toward filmmaking and sparked a lifelong fascination with all things UFOs.

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Tickets are on sale now for the World Premiere of The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry, opening night at the FirstGlance Film Festival. Honored to be nominated for: -Best Comedy -Best Actor (Gil Damon) -Best Shot in a Philly Film. 🎟️ Ticket link: prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pag...

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry - World Premere - Friday May 8th, at the FirstGlance Film Festival. Ticket Link: firstglancefilms.com/tickets/ #indiefilm #phillyfilm #swimmingpool #comedy #philadelphia #thecurrentstateofthebackyardpoolindustry #derekfrey #minorprophets

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I’m thrilled to share the official poster for The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry. This exquisite one-sheet was designed by the incredibly talented @holly_kempf_keller. And we’re thrilled that the film will have a hometown world premiere this May at the @firstglancefilmfests.

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry is featured in a new article by Indie Shorts Mag. www.indieshortsmag.com/interviews/2... #thecurrentstateofthebackyardpoolindustry #filmmaking #dramedy #comedy #IndependentFilm #phillyfilm #PAfilmmakers

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Celebrating 10 years since the release of Green Lake. What a swim it was and I remain incredibly proud of what our small but talented team created for this ode to b-horror and the Obake Files. #greenlake #hawaii #bigisland #horrorfilm #indiehorror

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy to share FilmmakerLife Magazine’s 5 star review of The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry - “A beautiful audiovisual experience…”. #thecurrentstateofthebackyardpoolindustry #indiefilm #phillyfilm #dramedy

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry - Coming soon to a film festival near you. www.thecurrentstateofthebackyardpoolindustry.com #phillyfilm #PAFilmmaker #newjerseyfilm #delco

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Indie Shorts Magazine's review: "The inevitable bittersweetness of discovering a friend and knowing they will leave. And the warmth of rediscovering family without the weight of life pulling them down." #thecurrentstateofthebackyardpoolindustry #filmreview #comingsoon #phillyfilm #NJFilm

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

From the depths of krakenfilmmagazine surfaces this review of The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry: “The final act crescendos into a choreographed musical scene where editing, music, and movement unite in a burst of creative catharsis.” #thecurrentstateofthebackyardpoolindustry

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry - Coming soon! Check out the film’s website: www.thecurrentstateofthebackyardpoolindustry.com And updates a plenty at: www.derekfreyfilms.com #filmmaking #newfilm #indiefilm #comedy #dramedy #comingsoon #filmreview #whoiswillychamieux

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Catherine O’Hara brought kindness, mischief, and genius into every room. A true member of the filmmaking family. She will be missed dearly.

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Thrilled to share our first review: Check out the full write up here: take2indiereview.net/2026/01/the-... Also, we've just launched the official website with an inside look at the making of the film: www.thecurrentstateofthebackyardpoolindustry.com #thecurrentstateofthebackyardpoolindustry

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THE CURRENT STATE OF THE BACKYARD POOL INDUSTRY – Take 2 Indie Review

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Coming Soon: The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry. Directed by Derek Frey. Written by and Starring The Minor Prophets. #newfilm #thecurrentstateofthebackyardpoolindustry #comedy #whoiswillychamieux

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Here’s another peek behind the scenes of THE CURRENT STATE OF THE BACKYARD POOL INDUSTRY. We’re diving into the final mix soon and can’t wait to share the film with you all in 2026! #thecurrentstateofthebackyardpoolindustry #comingin2026 #whoiswillychamieux #minorprophets #indiefilmmaking #comedy

Photo by Leah Gallo. Behind the scenes of The Current State of the Backyard Pool Industry.

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Derek Frey @derek-frey.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

It’s a thrill to see Sleepy Hollow turning heads again on its 26th anniversary.It was an enjoyable beast of a production - the result is so rich in performances, mood and textures. And the score is a masterpiece-such an incredible joy to experience those recording sessions. #sleepyhollow #timburton

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