Derek Johnson Filmmaker

Overnight shoots and gunfights in the old west just another night in the life of a gaffer. Loved shaping the mood on this gritty period short. Smoke, shadows, and a whole lotta teamwork. #OldWest#WesternShort #CampfireScene#MoodyLighting #NightShootVibes#GafferOnSet

Doing the work for you seattle @harborislandstudio #filminwa #MDF25 #MarcheDuFilm

I'm reaching out to you from Cannes, France! It’s thrilling to be here showcasing my projects alongside peers from around the globe. I’ll share an update after the market closes, and if you’re around, let’s grab some coffee! #MDF25 #marchedufilm

Hey there! I'm heading to the Cannes Marché and Film Festival from May 12-20, and I’m pretty excited to show you my new lineup of female-led films. We're on the lookout for investors, sales agents, and distributors to hop on board with Kaifilms. Can't wait to catch up soon!

@ErynRea This is what’s it’s like in my head when I’m producing. Until the mosquitoes bite.

mood: youtu.be/CCKY7FHRmLY?si… #moodmusic #WorkFromHome

@ErynRea Are you talking about using a bidet vs tp, I remember t first time in Paris. A surreal moment as my friends were high in heroin in the next room and I had no idea why there were two toilet looking thing s . Culture shock 😳

It’s always interesting- those tiny moments, subtle beats, when one realizes the other person they’re interacting with really doesn’t give a 💩 and the one not caring probably has no clue that a silent seismic shift has just occurred under their nose. Has this happened to you?

This evening at @harbourIslandstudios in Seattle, we are thrilled to unveil a television show I’ve been working on as a gaffer for several years. With @greglachow leading the way, Amazing job, Greg, for bringing your dream to life! #uncertaindetective @uncertaindetective.

The lighting of my dreams is resonating with all my creative collaborators and directors of photography! 🙌🌈 #LightingMagic @aputure.lighting #aputurepartner @senseofemergency @rodmarphoto @madelinedown @aputure.lighting #aputurepartner @rodmarphoto @tylorjones_dp @saramustelin

Last week, we used the 1000c in a short film production. The results are in this video. #LightingMagic @aputure.lighting #aputurepartner @senseofemergency @rodmarphoto @madelinedown

Hey, you all should totally check out this movie today! I put this together to give a glimpse into the lives of the Ukrainian folks and what they’re going through. Their fight for freedom is super important. #ukraine @yuliaclack @sibscoffee kaifilms.com/videoblog/sibs…

One cool thing about lighting is seeing it better with a smoke machine. 🎬✨ #RealLifeStories #RealStoriesOnScreen @senseofemergency @rodmarphoto @saramustelin @kayla_down @madelinedown @josephlipsen @ryanenkema @hammondryes_eyes @danieljmogg @iamlukebarnett

You know, the cool thing about movies is how they can take a real-life story and turn it into something that sticks with you. At the end of the day, making films is all about paying tribute to real folks and their journeys—just like this awesome family we’re featuring.

@JustinVinall Any amount of time in meditation can never be a waste! Welcome to the journey of self!

I paid tribute to David Lynch in meditating for ten minutes today for the first time. What felt like an impossible task for how on fire my brain is was the quickest and most engaging experience with myself I've had in a long time. Moved by this and will likely continue it.

Filmmaking a blend of creativity, tight deadlines, and unique personalities all coming together to create something magical. My secret to staying ahead of the game is setting a tone of open communication, and leading with a calm, confident approach that keeps teams focused.

It’s Here: Healing Water is Live! Available now on Apple TV. I’d like to thank the entire cast, crew, and supporters who brought this vision to life. Your dedication shines through every frame of this film. Join us in celebrating this release

Hey Friends! We Need YOU to go to Apple tv Right now and preorder Healing Waters Film. We have this one opportunity to make a splash and if you can help us get there we have one week to get 165 more preorders.

Linda Troeller asked me to team up with her for a photography workshop in Austria a while back. It was such a cool moment in my career to get to work in Europe as both an artist and a teacher. A bunch of amazing experiences came after that, including another trip the next year!

Before Healing Waters was published in the U.S., I had the opportunity to assist Linda Troeller in preparing her book dummy. We used slide film and a projector to visualize the layout and flow, which helped us refine how her work would come together.

Feature film production takes vision, planning, and creativity. This is exactly what we achieved with "Healing Waters" Healing Waters isn’t just a film—it’s a visually stunning and emotionally powerful exploration of art for healing, resilience, and empowerment. Order Now!