About me

Award-winning director and photographer Derek Branscombe crafts captivating visual narratives, each existing as a unique, standalone world. Drawing from reality while fearlessly transcending its limits, he pushes creative boundaries through technical mastery and artistic intuition—seamlessly blending self-taught expertise in 3D modeling, VFX, and experimental AI techniques into his distinctive work.

Branscombe's meticulous craft reflects years of experience as a cinematographer and an unwavering commitment to detail in pre-production. On set, his calm, authoritative presence enables him to guide both large-scale productions and intimate crews with precision, bringing clarity and vision to each project from initial concept through final completion.

His recent work for prestigious clients including Lexus, Hyundai, Kia, Aldo, Durex, and Sealy demonstrates his versatility across automotive, fashion, and lifestyle brands. Branscombe's exceptional artistry has been recognized with multiple recent accolades, including a 2025 Applied Arts Award for Cinematography-Short for "The Knife in Me" as well as a Director's Library Feature, alongside previous recognition including a 2023 Vimeo Staff Pick and AI ShortFest Viewer's Award for his groundbreaking music video "Ouri Ossature."

Skills

Animation, Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Photography, Visual Effects

Sector Experience

Audio / Visual, Photography

Clients

Air Canada, Aldo, Durex, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus