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Derek James Carlson

Derek James Carlson

Actor, Cinematographer, Editor

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Derek is an Arizona-based cinematographer, director, and screenwriter with over 20 years of experience in visual storytelling. He developed an early passion for filmmaking, building a strong foundation in both technical craft and narrative structure.

He studied film at Lee University and the Los Angeles Film Studies Center, where he gained hands-on experience in narrative production and industry practices. During his time in Los Angeles, Derek worked with Kopelson Entertainment, the producers of Se7en and The Fugitive, further refining his skills within a professional studio environment.

Since then, Derek has produced and contributed to dozens of short films and has built an extensive body of work across commercial, documentary, and narrative projects. His work has been recognized at film festivals worldwide, earning over 50 awards for excellence in filmmaking. His career is defined by a commitment to cinematic imagery, emotionally grounded storytelling, and character-driven narratives.

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Actor

1

Glass Walls Poster

Glass Walls Feature Film2022Soccer Dad

Cinematographer

16

Type

Year

The Seamstress Poster

The Seamstress Feature Film2025

The Wooden Coffer Poster

The Wooden Coffer Short Film2025

Wrangle Town Poster

Wrangle Town Feature Film2025

Memoirs of Madame Moustache Poster

Memoirs of Madame Moustache Short Film2024

Gammons Greed Poster

Gammons Greed Short Film2023

Redemption's Road Poster

Redemption's Road Short Film2023

Glass Walls Poster

Glass Walls Feature Film2022

The Bank Robbery Poster

The Bank Robbery Short Film2021

Hunted Short Film2019

John Doe: A Western Tale Poster

John Doe: A Western Tale Short Film2019

Film Marana Poster

Film Marana Short Film2018

Forget Me Not Poster

Forget Me Not Short Film2017

Chansi Naybaz Short Film2015

The Private War Poster

The Private War Short Film2014

Descent Short Film2013

HOA Police: Suburban Enforcers Short Film2011

Editor

6

Type

Year

The Seamstress Poster

The Seamstress Feature Film2025

Memoirs of Madame Moustache Poster

Memoirs of Madame Moustache Short Film2024

Redemption's Road Poster

Redemption's Road Short Film2023

The Interview Poster

The Interview TV Movie2019

Dark Night of the Soul Poster

Dark Night of the Soul Short Film2018

The Private War Poster

The Private War Short Film2014

Director

5

Type

Year

Redemption's Road Poster

Redemption's Road Short Film2023

The Interview Poster

The Interview TV Movie2019

Dark Night of the Soul Poster

Dark Night of the Soul Short Film2018

Forget Me Not Poster

Forget Me Not Short Film2017

The Private War Poster

The Private War Short Film2014

Producer

4

Type

Year

Dark Night of the Soul Poster

Dark Night of the Soul Short Film2018

Forget Me Not Poster

Forget Me Not Short Film2017

The Private War Poster

The Private War Short Film2014

The Catharsis of Foster Penski Video2009

Writer

4

Redemption's Road Poster

Redemption's Road Short Film2023

Dark Night of the Soul Poster

Dark Night of the Soul Short Film2018

Forget Me Not Poster

Forget Me Not Short Film2017

The Private War Poster

The Private War Short Film2014

Camera and Electrical Department

2

Type

Year

DUSTWUN Feature Film2020

Return to Remembrance Poster

Return to Remembrance Short Film

2nd Unit / Asst Director

1

Dancin with the Devil Poster

Dancin with the Devil Short Film2005

Editorial Department

1

Glass Walls Poster

Glass Walls Feature Film2022

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