Scott Derrickson is a screenwriter, producer, and director. He has co-written and directed the film The Exorcism Of Emily Rose, which was loosely based on a true story about Anneliese Michel.

He is currently attached to direct a big screen adaptation of John Milton's Paradise Lost for Legendary Pictures, from a script by Stuart Hazeldine. He is also attached to direct an adaptation of Dan Simmons' Hyperion and The Fall of Hyperion for Warner Brothers. He directed The Day the Earth Stood Still starring Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly, released in late 2008.

Derrickson graduated from Biola University with a degree in humanities, a degree in communications, and a degree in theological studies. He earned his master's degree in film production from USC School of Cinematic Arts.