Dutch Merrick

Aside from his work in film and episodic television, Dutch Merrick has worked as a Prop Master and/or Art Director on over 400 television commercials for Directors including Michael Mann, John Frankenheimer, Samuel Bayer, Kinka Usher and more than 250 spots with Joe Pytka. While making a principal living as a Prop Master in Film and Television, he dedicates his efforts to creating positive change through his own writing and directing efforts. In the Summer of 2006, Dutch wrote, directed and produced his first short film on the subject of gasoline and oil, titled "One Minute, the Shortest Film About Our Longest War". As his first directing opportunity, he was bolstered by scores of top-level film industry volunteers. More than 50 people had a hand in making "One Minute.." come to life. Shot on 35mm and output to High definition, the film has won Audience Choice awards for best short at the Awareness and Riverside International film festivals. Dutch produced, wrote, and directed the v