The Derby

An older man and young boy with work glasses on, working on a project.

Film Still from The Derby

Directed By Cosmo Carlson

Type of Project:  Drama
Length:  14:56 minutes
Producer(s):  Cosmo Carlson and Greg Loftus
Editor:  Shawn
Cinematographer:  Ahad Mahmood

When the three-time champion of the Pinewood Derby is challenged by his best friend, the champion breaks his moral code to keep his title.

Cosmo Carlson – Undergraduate
rc2418@nyu.edu

Cosmo Carlson is a film and television screenwriter and director. An honors graduate from NYU Tisch Undergraduate Program in Film and Television, Cosmo works as a Writers Assistant for James Manos, Jr. (Creator of the Showtime series "Dexter") and works in development for Scott Rudin Productions. Cosmo was previously a Writers Assistant to Ed Solomon ("Men in Black" and "Now You See Me") and has held research, production, and editorial positions at VICE Media, Anonymous Content, Cinetic Media, and BBDO.