Derek is a voting member of
the Young Artist Academy.
He has been a guest presenter
at the awards ceremony for several years.
Learn more about this amazing organization here:
News, Live Events, Appearances
& On The Red Carpet
Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker World Premiere in Los Angeles CA
Billy Dee Williams
& Alberto Garcia
& Derek Maki
Star Wars the Rise of Skywalker World Premiere in Los Angeles CA
Derek Maki on the carpet
SiouxperCon 2024
Derek with STAR TREK alumni Walter Koenig, Doug Jones,
Elias Toufexis
& Tara Rosling
Walter's IMDB
Young Artist Academy Awards 2024
Derek with Jason Liles, Alan Maxson,
Skyler Bible,
Poonam Basu,
Robin Shelby,
Kevin Mangold,
Vince Lozano
& Bill Barretta
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TREK to Dallas Event 2024
Derek with Doug Jones, Elias Toufexis
& Bonnie Gordon
Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary
TV News ABC7 Los Angeles
Derek with
BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, George Pennacchio
& Alberto Garcia
The Shape of Water World Premiere
Michael Shannon
& Derek Maki
Star Wars Celebration Chicago
Billy Dee Williams & John Boyega
& Derek Maki
ON SET of Coolwaters LIVE!
Derek with co-host
Sheila Myjo
& guest Ernie Hudson
In Search of Tomorrow World Premiere Los Angeles CA
Derek on the Red Carpet
ON SET for In Search of Tomorrow
Derek Maki
& Billy Dee Williams
& David A Weiner
Dragon Con 2025
Derek performs on stage with his original puppet during a Dragon Con presentation.
Info about the event HERE
Behind the scenes
GET ME DOUG JONES
Royalty from SEALAND:
Prince Micheal
Duke Doug Jones
Duke Derek Maki
Dragon Con 2025
Derek with the original picture car from THE MUPPET MOVIE with Muppeteers Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta & creator Bonnie Erickson
More about the Real Film Car HERE
Dragon Con 2025
Derek hosts a panel with Muppeteers Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta & creator Bonnie Erickson
More about the panel HERE
Convention Panel
Derek hosts actor
Billy Dee William during a panel.
A fan gets to play Sabacc with Lando!
What is Sabacc?
Red carpet Event
Young Artist Awards 2025
Derek with Austen Shane
Red Carpet Event
Young Artist Awards 2025
Derek with Jarvis Chan
Red Carpet Event
Young Artist Awards 2025
Derek being interviewed on the red carpet by a young actor/host.
Red Carpet Event
Derek Maki, Ty Howard and Bronson Howard attend the 46th Young Artist Academy™ Awards on July 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California
Red Carpet Event
Derek with Llyr Yan-Ho Redweik-Leung at the Young Artist Awards 2025