
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.
Photo Booth 2022
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My Soul to Take 2021
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Trigger Point 2021
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Rabid 2019
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Always and Forever Christmas 2019
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Kissed by Lightning 2009
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The Good Times Are Killing Me 2009
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Second Sight 2008
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Nature of the Beast 2007
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Kardia 2006
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Hollywoodland 2006
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Limp 2006
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Apples and Oranges 2003
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What Makes a Family 2001
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The Law of Enclosures 2000
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The Highwayman 2000
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The Best Day of My Life 1999
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In Living Memory 1997
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Uncut 1997
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It Happened in the Stacks 1997
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Translating Grace 1996
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Book Of Knives 1995
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Wasaga 1994
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Bodies in Trouble 1991
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Credits from TMDB.