AGENT
Kismet Artists
Brent Mata brent@kismet-artists.com | Eli Ash eli@kismet-artists.com
DIRECT
contact@derrickcohan.com
Derrick Cohan is an American cinematographer and AFI Conservatory Alum.
His first feature, Adverse, starring Mickey Rourke, Sean Astin, and Thomas Nicholas was released theatrically by Lionsgate. Variety’s review of the film stated “Derrick Cohan’s ace cinematography is an invaluable asset”.
Derrick’s short form project Coming Out with the Help of a Time Machine was officially selected by the Tribeca Festival in 2022. The film stars Karan Soni and is directed by Naman Gupta.
His latest project, Karaganda, is a feature film set in 1980s Soviet Union and 1990s New York. It’s directed by Max Weissberg and based on an award winning short film. The film is screening in festivals world wide
Derrick has an extensive commercial career having worked with top brands such as Kylie Cosmetics, KKW Beauty, Toyota, Planet Fitness, Obama Foundation and others.
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Jen and daughters Fifer and Noa.
FILMS
Coming Out with the Help of a Time Machine (2022) Dir: Naman Gupta
OFFICIAL SELECTION Tribeca Film Festival
Karaganda (Limited Series, 2023) Dir: Max Weissberg | In Production
Adverse (feature, 2020) Dir: Brian Metcalf | Dist. Lionsgate
Opening Night Film Fantasporto Festival
Opening Night Film Beverly Hills Film Festival
WINNER Platinum Remi WorldFest Houston
Reboot Camp (feature, 2020) Dir: Ivo Raza | Dist. Freestyle Releasing
WINNER Audience Award Austin Film Festival
WINNER Audience Award Maui Film Festival
WINNER Audience Award Comedy Garden State Film Festival
COMMERCIAL & PROMO
Kylie Jenner · Kylie Cosmetics · Kylie Skin · KKW Beauty
Planet Fitness · EighteenB · ProActiv · TOMS · Bengay.
Obama Foundation · Toyota Parts & Services
EDUCATION
MFA Cinematography - American Film Institute Conservatory
BFA Film & Media Studies - Arizona State University
REFERENCES
Michael Goi, ASC - mentorship