Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsABFFPride MonthOutfest OutfrontsSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
Sign In
New Customer? Create account
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Biography
  • Awards
IMDbPro

Derrick Acosta

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Writer
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
Derrick Acosta
Derrick Acosta is an Actor, Writer, Director, Producer and Co-founder / VP of Mega64. Hailing from San Diego California, Derrick has directed commercials, music Videos, short films as well as Acting and Directing hundreds of internet comedy skits.

After founding Mega64 with Rocco Botte and Shawn Chatfield in 2003, the team went on to have great success on the internet with their comedy show featuring skits about video game and internet culture. The group quickly attracted the attention of companies such as MTV, Spike TV, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Hasbro, among others, and Mega64 has uniquely been able to collaborate with many highly respected video game developers who have made a cameo in the group's comedy skits over the years.

Cameo's include: Shigeru Miyamoto (Creator of Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda), Hideo Kojima (Creator of the Metal Gear Solid series), Cliff Bleszinski ( Creator of Gears of War), Ken Kutaragi (Creator of Sony Playstation), Gabe Newell (Co-founder of Valve), Hironobu Sakaguchi (Creator of Final Fantasy series), Yu Suzuki (Head engineer at SEGA, Creator of Virtual Fighter, Shenmu series) , Reggie Fils-Aimé (President of Nintendo America), Dan Paladin (Co-Founder at Behemoth Games), and more.

Acosta is also a Music Video Director and has collaborated with artists such as Shepard Fairy, DJ Z-Trip, Gary Wilson, Dead Heavens, Mrs. Magician, and more.

In 2015, Derrick Acosta and Mega64 were featured in Variety magazine's article "Top 10 comedians to watch in 2015".

Mega64 operates its own production studio out of a historic neighborhood in San Diego, California. Derrick is developing feature films, TV series and web series while, at the same time, maintaining a you tube channel with over 450,000 subscribers and more than 150 Million views.
  • More at IMDbPro
    • Contact info
    • Agent info
    • Resume
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
  • View contact info at IMDbPro
  • Awards
    • 1 win

Photos7

Derrick Acosta, Jodi Cilley, and Keith Russell at an event for 7th Annual San Diego Film Awards (2021)
Derrick Acosta and Jodi Cilley at an event for 7th Annual San Diego Film Awards (2021)
Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, and Shawn Chatfield at an event for San Diego Film Awards (2017)
Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, Shawn Chatfield, and Dallas McLaughlin at an event for San Diego Film Awards (2017)
Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, Shawn Chatfield, and Dallas McLaughlin at an event for San Diego Film Awards (2017)
Derrick Acosta, Karenssa LeGear, Caroline Amiguet, Ryan Kelly, Craig Herdrich, and Nina Leilani Deering at an event for San Diego Film Awards (2017)

Known for:

Mega64 (2004)
Mega64
8.7
TV Series
  • Horatio
  • Derek
  • Additional Characters
  • Additional characters
  • Fern
  • Gary Scarenopolis
  • Psycho Turkey
  • Timbo
  • Wizard
The Frieza Saga in 5 Minutes (Dragonball Z Live Action)
TV Short
  • Director
  • 2015
Metal Gear Solid in 5 Minutes
TV Short
  • Solid Snake
  • 2019
Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, and Shawn Chatfield in Mega64 Version 4.1: Revengurrection (2021)
Mega64 Version 4.1: Revengurrection
8.2
  • Derek
  • Horatio
  • 2021

Credits

Edit
IMDbPro

Actor

  • Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea
    • Completed
  • The Majin Buu Saga in 5 Minutes (Dragonball Z Live Action)
    • Majin Buu
    • Uub
    • TV Short
    • 2022
  • Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, and Shawn Chatfield in Mega64 Version 4.1: Revengurrection (2021)
    Mega64 Version 4.1: Revengurrection
    • Derek
    • Horatio
    • 2021
  • The End of Evangelion in 5 Minutes
    • Stunned Guard
    • TV Short
    • 2021
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion in 5 Minutes
    • Toji
    • TV Short
    • 2020
  • Metal Gear Solid in 5 Minutes
    • Solid Snake
    • TV Short
    • 2019
  • The Cell Saga in 5 Minutes (Dragonball Z Live Action)
    • Cell
    • Cell Jr.
    • TV Short
    • 2018
  • Sex Swing: The Animated Series (2017)
    Sex Swing: The Animated Series
    • Long-Haired Teen (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Burnie Burns, Geoff Ramsey, Gustavo Sorola, Gavin Free, Adam Kovic, Chris Demarais, Barbara Dunkelman, and Ashley Jenkins in The Eleven Little Roosters (2017)
    The Eleven Little Roosters
    • Holy Father (credit only)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2017
  • Matt Stowe in Paranormal Pals (2016)
    Paranormal Pals
    • Zephor (voice)
    • TV Short
    • 2016
  • Ninja Sex Party: 6969 (2016)
    Ninja Sex Party: 6969
    • Reveler
    • Music Video
    • 2016
  • Mega64 (2004)
    Mega64
    • Psycho Turkey
    • Fern
    • Gary Scarenopolis ...
    • TV Series
    • 2004–2014
  • Battle Hero Absolute (2010)
    Battle Hero Absolute
    • Derrick
    • TV Series
    • 2010–2014
  • Mega64: Gamer Warz (2008)
    Mega64: Gamer Warz
    • Derrick
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2008–2013
  • The Best of Rooster Teeth Shorts (2013)
    The Best of Rooster Teeth Shorts
    • TSA Agent #2 (segment "Non-Compliance")
    • Video
    • 2013
  • The Aquabats! Super Show! (2012)
    The Aquabats! Super Show!
    • TV Series
    • 2012

Director

  • 8th Annual San Diego Film Awards (2022)
    8th Annual San Diego Film Awards
    • Director
    • TV Special
    • 2022
  • The Majin Buu Saga in 5 Minutes (Dragonball Z Live Action)
    • Director
    • TV Short
    • 2022
  • Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, and Shawn Chatfield in Mega64 Version 4.1: Revengurrection (2021)
    Mega64 Version 4.1: Revengurrection
    • Director
    • 2021
  • 7th Annual San Diego Film Awards (2021)
    7th Annual San Diego Film Awards
    • co-director
    • TV Special
    • 2021
  • The End of Evangelion in 5 Minutes
    • Director
    • TV Short
    • 2021
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion in 5 Minutes
    • Director
    • TV Short
    • 2020
  • Metal Gear Solid in 5 Minutes
    • Director
    • TV Short
    • 2019
  • The Cell Saga in 5 Minutes (Dragonball Z Live Action)
    • Director
    • TV Short
    • 2018
  • Little Love Lost
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, and Shawn Chatfield in Mega64: Once Upon a Time (2016)
    Mega64: Once Upon a Time
    • Director
    • 2016
  • The Frieza Saga in 5 Minutes (Dragonball Z Live Action)
    • Director
    • TV Short
    • 2015
  • Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, and Shawn Chatfield in Mega64: Time is Running Out (2014)
    Mega64: Time is Running Out
    • Director
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2014
  • Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, and Shawn Chatfield in Mega64: Time Travelers (2012)
    Mega64: Time Travelers
    • series director
    • 2012
  • Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, and Shawn Chatfield in Mega64 Night Time (2010)
    Mega64 Night Time
    • series director
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2010
  • Mega64 (2004)
    Mega64
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2004–2010

Writer

  • The Majin Buu Saga in 5 Minutes (Dragonball Z Live Action)
    • writer
    • TV Short
    • 2022
  • Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, and Shawn Chatfield in Mega64 Version 4.1: Revengurrection (2021)
    Mega64 Version 4.1: Revengurrection
    • Writer
    • 2021
  • 7th Annual San Diego Film Awards (2021)
    7th Annual San Diego Film Awards
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 2021
  • The End of Evangelion in 5 Minutes
    • writer
    • TV Short
    • 2021
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion in 5 Minutes
    • writer
    • TV Short
    • 2020
  • 6th Annual San Diego Film Awards (2019)
    6th Annual San Diego Film Awards
    • writer
    • TV Special
    • 2019
  • Metal Gear Solid in 5 Minutes
    • writer
    • TV Short
    • 2019
  • Murder Mementos (2018)
    Murder Mementos
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2018
  • The Cell Saga in 5 Minutes (Dragonball Z Live Action)
    • writer
    • TV Short
    • 2018
  • 5th Annual San Diego Film Awards (2018)
    5th Annual San Diego Film Awards
    • head script writer
    • TV Special
    • 2018
  • Little Love Lost
    • screenplay
    • Short
    • 2017
  • Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, and Shawn Chatfield in Mega64: Once Upon a Time (2016)
    Mega64: Once Upon a Time
    • Writer
    • 2016
  • The Frieza Saga in 5 Minutes (Dragonball Z Live Action)
    • writer
    • TV Short
    • 2015
  • Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, and Shawn Chatfield in Mega64: Time is Running Out (2014)
    Mega64: Time is Running Out
    • Writer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2014
  • Derrick Acosta, Rocco Botte, and Shawn Chatfield in Mega64: Time Travelers (2012)
    Mega64: Time Travelers
    • Writer
    • 2012
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

Videos1

2017 San Diego Film Awards
Full Movie 2:03:15
2017 San Diego Film Awards

Personal details

Edit
  • Official sites
    • LinkedIn
    • Twitter

Related news

Contribute to this page

Suggest an edit or add missing content
  • Learn more about contributing
Edit page

More to explore

Production art
List
The Best Things to Watch in June
See the list
Production art
Photos
See These Trending Actors in Early Roles
Can you place the face?

Add demo reel with IMDbPro

Demo reel thumbnail
Make your IMDb page stand out by adding a demo reel
Upload your demo reel

Add demo reel with IMDbPro

Make your IMDb page stand out by adding a demo reel
Upload your demo reel
Demo reel thumbnail

How much have you seen?

Keep track of how much of Derrick Acosta’s work you have seen. Go to your list.
Still frame
List
The 50 Most Popular Indian Web Series of All Time
See the list

Recently viewed

Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
Get the IMDb App
Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
  • Get the IMDb App
  • Help
  • Site Index
  • IMDbPro
  • Box Office Mojo
  • IMDb Developer
  • Press Room
  • Advertising
  • Jobs
  • Conditions of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your Ads Privacy Choices
IMDb, an Amazon company

© 1990-2023 by IMDb.com, Inc.