Canifesto
“Self Thought, Self Taught, Self Wrought.”
Derek is a Filmmaker, Photographer multi-media artist, and all-around Bad Mama Jama based in Orange County, CA. Growing up, all Derek seemed interested in was hearing, telling, and living his own stories. Raised in Southern California, he was drawn to spending as much time as possible outdoors and on the coast. His work focuses on personal experience, the awe and wonder of the natural world, and the stories to be found within everyday life.
A lifelong athlete, Derek was a 3 Year as Team Captain of the UC San Diego Tritons Track & Field Program and competed as a Long Jumper and Sprinter. He is also a 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.
Derek is based in Orange County CA. For business and artistic inquiries, feel free to give him a shout.