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Scott Derrickson, Whose Home Was Destroyed by 2018 Woolsey Fire, Shares Lessons Learned From Devastation

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A renowned filmmaker shares his harrowing journey of rebuilding after the devastating 2018 Woolsey Fire destroyed his family home, offering insights on the emotional and practical challenges faced by wildfire victims.
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  • Director Scott Derrickson lost everything in the fire, including irreplaceable movie memorabilia and the sentimental charm bracelet his son had made for him, but he focused on what mattered most - his family's safety.
  • Derrickson's close friend, legendary filmmaker Wim Wenders, offered words of wisdom to Derrickson's son, saying 'Hold onto your memories. No one can burn them,' a sentiment that resonated deeply during the family's darkest hour.
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Scott Derrickson, Wim Wenders, Atticus Derrickson, Dashiel Derrickson, Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, Miley Cyrus, Shannen Doherty, Neil Young, Gerard Butler, Robin Thicke, Chris Kelly, Kevin Sorbo, Joyce Derrickson, Maggie Levin, Marvel, Apple TV+, Doctor Strange, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister, Deliver Us From Evil, The Black Phone, Black Phone 2, Wings of Desire, The Gorge
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