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Derek McKane, Emmy® award-winning Cinematographer, Director of Photography, DP, based in New York

Cinematographer

  • BRANDED/MUSIC VIDEO
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  • BEAUTY/ FASHION
  • DANCE
  • AUTOMOTIVE
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CRAVE NEW WORLD

Crave New World lifestyle, tabletop, food commercial, directed by Matt Brag, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

VYVGART HYTRULO

VYVGART HYTRULO pharma, lifestyle commercial, directed by Nate Robinson for NTropic, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

INDEED

INDEED slow-motion commercial, directed by Bernie Roux, produced by Alkemy-X, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

ADIDAS

Beauty and fashion AI assisted commercial for Adidas, directed by Steven Weinzierl, produced by Lair, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

Brunson for Dunkin'

Commercial for Dunkin featuring sports celebrity and New York Knicks superstar, Jalen Brunson. Directed by Thor Raxlen, produced by the Collective at Lair, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

FORWARD FINANCING

Forward Financing, gritty, real people commercial directed by Craig Orsini, produced by Element Productions, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

REBEL

KISS/REBEL beauty, fashion, cosmetics commercial directed by Steve Weinzierl, produced by the Collective at Lair, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

KISS Color FX Hero

KISS Color FX Hero, AI-assisted beauty and cosmetics commercial, directed by Steve Weinzierl, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

AMAZON ASTRO

Consumer electronics, smart home technology commercial for Amazon Astro, directed by Nate Robinson. Produced by NTropic. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Toyota 4Runner automotive action commercial in snow capped mountains, directed by Steven Weinzierl. Produced by Brian Bennhoff for Crooked River Productions, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

KISS "Masterpiece"

Cosmetics, beauty, fashion commercial for KISS, Masterpiece, directed by Steve Weinzierl. Produced by the Collective at Lair, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

DOMINION ENERGY "Momma Bear"

DOMINION ENERGY “Momma Bear” lifestyle commercial directed by Gary Nadeau, produced by TBA films and Mike WorldWide, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS

Stylish, graphic, vibrant, colorful New York City, Toyota Corolla Cross automotive commercial, directed by Steven Weinzierl. Produced by the Collective at Lair, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

KISS

Dramatic, high contrast black and white beauty and cosmetics commercial for KISS, directed by Steven Weinzierl, produced by the Collective at Lair, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

AMAZON ASTRO "Ghost Story"

Charming, father and child, consumer electronics, smart home technology commercial for Amazon Astro, directed by Nate Robinson. Produced by NTropic, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

AES "Is It Possible"

AES "Is It Possible" clean-energy, brand image commercial visualizing renewable power across daily life, digital infrastructure and transportation. Co-directed by Nate Robinson and Brian Bacino; produced by NTropic: Cinematography by Derek McKane.

PROOFPOINT

Proofpoint cybersecurity commercial, directed by Nate Robinson, produced by NTropic, cinematography by Derek McKane.

COLOR FX

KISS ColorFX beauty and cosmetics commercial featuring dimensional color, nail art, and graphic beauty imagery. Directed by Steven Weinzierl. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

FEMA "Seasonal Instincts"

FEMA “Seasonal Instincts” flood-insurance and hurricane-preparedness stylized, slow-motion, speed ramped commercial, following residents preparing for storm season. Directed by Bernie Roux and produced by Alkemy X. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

VOLVO C40

Volvo C40 white limbo studio automotive commercial, directed by Jake Ladehoff and Matt Morgan and produced by SCHROM. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

Ansel Elgort "Thief"

Cinematic, moody, dark, sexy, choreographed music video for Ansel Elgort's track "Thief"      

Directed by Warren Elgort, cinematography by Derek McKane.

DELONGHI

Premium DeLonghi espresso slow motion commercial celebrating coffee, texture, aroma, and the ritual of making and enjoying espresso. Lifestyle, product and tabletop commercial directed by Bernie Roux and produced by Alkemy X. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

BAND-AID

Band-Aid legacy branding commercial celebrating 100 years of emotional loving care, family, healing, and everyday resilience through generational nostalgia. Directed by Gary Nadeau and produced by Lair. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

THOM BROWNE, VISUAL TALES

Thom Browne “Anatomy Of A Suit”, elegant, sophisticated, haute couture fashion film for Visual Tales, starring Killian Scott, directed by Warren Elgort. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

NASDAQ

Cinematic NASDAQ corporate brand commercial set against aspirational, evocative New York City, financial-district, and Times Square imagery. Directed by Paul Riccio and produced by Leroy and Clarkson. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

ALFA ROMEO

Bold, atmospheric ALFA ROMEO Sauber F1 automotive commercial combining performance-car imagery, urban driving, and sculptural sports-car details. Produced by Bark Productions. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Connecticut Children’s Hospital slow motion, human-centric, lifestyle, healthcare commercial celebrating childhood, family care, growth, and everyday resilience. Directed by Bernie Roux and produced by Alchemy-X. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

ARE YOU AM I

Ethereal, modern, influencer lifestyle, ARE YOU AM I fashion commercial directed by Warren Elgort, featuring cultural icons Sistine Stallone and Olympia of Greece. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

BalletMet (EMMY winning) "Becoming Violet"

Emmy-winning, vivid, visceral and kinetic BalletMet commercial dance film directed by Steven Weinzierl, featuring sculpted dancers, dramatic lighting and extreme slow motion photography. Produced by Lair. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

Connor Leimer "Brooklyn"

Hyper-local, authentic, fashion-forward, lifestyle music video for Connor Leimer’s track “Brooklyn”, starring Australian model Victoria Lee, directed by Warren Elgort. Set in NYC, Cinematography by Derek McKane.

ACER

ACER slow motion dance commercial featuring expressive movement, athletic choreography, and graphic performance imagery. Directed by Steve Weinzierl and produced by LAIR. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

BOSE

Bose SoundSport running commercial featuring athletes, outdoor trails, movement, and sunset, golden hour, active lifestyle imagery. Directed by Thor Raxlen and Steve Weinzierl and produced by LAIR. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

BE YOU

KISS “Be You” beauty, cosmetics, and fashion commercial featuring authentic, inclusive, expressive portraits, bold styling, and graphic beauty imagery. Directed by Steve Weinzierl and produced by The Collective at Lair. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

Centaurus "Darling"

Music video for the track "Darling" by Centaurus, directed by Steve Weinzierl

BALLET MET "Deviant"

Vivid, visceral and kinetic BalletMet commercial directed by Steven Weinzierl, featuring sculptural dancers, dramatic lighting and extreme slow motion photography. Produced by Lair. Cinematography by Derek McKane.

NOWNESS "Rogan"

NOWNESS “Rogan”, Private View: Michael Stipe & Rogan Gregory

Directed by Taylor Steele, Produced by Poor Specimen

BOCCAMAZZO CONSTRUCTION

They build “Walls”. Short film directed by Paul Riccio.

ARCHIVE

CRAVE NEW WORLD

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Sunset frame from Crave New World commercial, filmed by Derek McKane, New York Cinematographer/ Director of Photography

VYVGART HYTRULO

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VYVGART Hytrulo pharma, lifestyle commercial directed by Nate Robinson for NTropic, cinematography by Derek McKane

INDEED

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Indeed slo-mo commercial directed by  Bernie Roux, produced by  Alkemy-X, cinematography by Derek McKane

ADIDAS

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Adidas beauty/ fashion commercial | Derek McKane, Cinematographer/ Director of Photography

Brunson for Dunkin'

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Jalen Brunson basketball court frame from Dunkin' commercial | Derek  McKane Cinematographer/ Director of Photography

FORWARD FINANCING

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Coach taping boxer's hand in Forward Financing commercial | Derek McKane, Cinematographer/ Director of Photography

REBEL

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Night out, premium models, party mood REBEL commercial, filmed by Derek McKane, Cinematographer/ Director of Photography

KISS Color FX Hero

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KISS Color FX Hero AI-assisted beauty and cosmetics commercial | Derek McKane, New York Cinematographer/ Director of Photography

AMAZON ASTRO

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Consumer electronics, smart home technology commercial for Amazon Astro, filmed by Derek McKane, New York Cinematographer/ Director of Photography

TOYOTA 4RUNNER

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Toyota 4RUNNER Automotive aggressive driving commercial | Cinematography Derek McKane

KISS "Masterpiece"

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KISS Masterpiece beauty, fashion, cosmetics commercial | New York Cinematographer  / Director of Photography Derek McKane

DOMINION ENERGY "Momma Bear"

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DOMINION ENERGY “Momma Bear” lifestyle, family commercial | Director of Photography / Cinematographer Derek McKane

TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS

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KISS

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KISS beauty, fashion and cosmetics commercial | Derek McKane, Cinematographer / Director of Photography

AMAZON ASTRO "Ghost Story"

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Charming, cute consumer electronics, smart home technology commercial for Amazon Astro, filmed by Derek McKane, New York Cinematographer/ Director of Photography

AES "Is It Possible"

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AES "Is It Possible" Clean-Energy, Brand Image Commercial | Director of Photography, Derek McKane

PROOFPOINT

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Proofpoint cybersecurity commercial | New York Cinematographer/ Director of Photography, Derek McKane

COLOR FX

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KISS ColorFX Beauty & Nails Commercial | Derek McKane Cinematographer, Director of Photography, New York

FEMA "Seasonal Instincts"

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FEMA “Seasonal Instincts” Flood-Insurance Commercial | Derek McKane Cinematographer / Director of Photography, New York

VOLVO C40

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Volvo C40 Automotive Commercial, white limbo, evocative lighting

Ansel Elgort "Thief"

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Ansel Elgort "Thief" Music Video

DELONGHI

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DeLonghi LaSpecialista Espresso Commercial

BAND-AID

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Band-Aid 100 Years of Care Commercial

THOM BROWNE, VISUAL TALES

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Thom Browne “Anatomy Of A Suit” Fashion Film for Visual Tales

NASDAQ

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Cinematic NASDAQ Brand Commercial | Derek McKane New York Cinematographer , Director of Photography

ALFA ROMEO

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ALFA Sauber F1

CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

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Connecticut Children's Hospital Grow 239

ARE YOU AM I

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ARE YOU AM I Fashion Commercial

BalletMet (EMMY winning) "Becoming Violet"

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Connor Leimer "Brooklyn"

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Connor Leimer “Brooklyn” Music Video | Derek McKane Director of Photography, Cinematographer

ACER

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ACER Dance Commercial | Derek McKane, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, NY

BOSE

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Bose SoundSport Running Commercial

BE YOU

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KISS “Be You” Beauty Cosmetics Commercial | Cinematographer Derek McKane

Centaurus "Darling"

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DARLING

BALLET MET "Deviant"

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Ballet Met Deviant

NOWNESS "Rogan"

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NOWNESS (ROGAN)

BOCCAMAZZO CONSTRUCTION

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Boccamazzo 4 mins

ARCHIVE

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