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Kim Derko

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Biography

A graduate of The Emily Carr College of Art & Design in Vancouver, Kim Derko c.s.c. studied art history, colour theory and photography before becoming a cinematographer. These studies still drive and inform her artistic approach. She started out shooting music videos and award winning music features. She garnered a Gemini and Much Music Video awards for her early work. Kim Derko’s recent film credits include a remake of Croenenberg’s RABID, a feature film directed by the Soska Sisters. Also, streaming right now is the CBC Gem series Save Me S2. Other Directory of Photography credits include features and series, including: In Contempt, a legal drama for BET, six seasons of The Next Step for Family Channel and Star Falls for Nickelodeon. Second Unit Director of Photography credits include: Anon, Reign S4, Hollywoodland, Schitt’s Creek, Suits S8, The State Within and Murdoch Mysteries. Kim is a full member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers, IATSE 667, the International Caucus of Female Cinematographers and the Directors Guild of Canada.

Known for

Sex/Life poster
Sex/Life
Series · 2021 · ★ 7.1
What We Do in the Shadows poster
What We Do in the Shadows
Series · 2019 · ★ 8.0
Hollywoodland poster
Hollywoodland
Film · 2006 · ★ 6.1
Rabid poster
Rabid
Film · 2019 · ★ 5.7
Trigger Point poster
Trigger Point
Film · 2021 · ★ 6.2
Always and Forever Christmas poster
Always and Forever Christmas
Film · 2019 · ★ 6.7
What Makes a Family poster
What Makes a Family
Film · 2001 · ★ 6.3
Kardia poster
Kardia
Film · 2006 · ★ 4.9
The Law of Enclosures poster
The Law of Enclosures
Film · 2000 · ★ 4.9
Uncut poster
Uncut
Film · 1997
The Highwayman poster
The Highwayman
Film · 2000
Nature of the Beast poster
Nature of the Beast
Film · 2007

Filmography