Derek Cole moved out to California from Jamestown NY in 1999 to pursue a career in film. Within 2 months time he started working for a complete production and post house as a production assistant. Derek moved his way up the ladder and moved onto directing. After his first feature was distributed Derek started CRC Digital Entertainment. CRC has been the production company for all of Derek's films up to An American Revenant (AKA Revenant). Now Derek has Started 2 Man Production along with long time friend Stephen Twardokus. Derek and Stephen's first production under 2 Man Production was An American Revenant along with CRC as it's associate production company.