ABOUT:
Derek Amengual is a cinematographer and documentary filmmaker with a passion for capturing raw, human stories. Rooted in a deep appreciation for storytelling, his work explores the connections between people, places, and the moments that shape them.
His documentary work often focuses on social justice, education, and underrepresented voices, with projects filmed inside correctional facilities, community-led initiatives, and remote landscapes.
His work has been in collaboration with organizations ranging from the The New York Times to the Tony Award Winning Broadway Advocacy Coalition, and commercial clients such as Kate Spade The New York Times and NYU Langone Hospital. Dedicated to impact-driven storytelling his films have been recognized for both their aesthetic and journalistic integrity.
Based in New York, Derek continues to work on projects that bridge cinematic artistry with meaningful storytelling.
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Partial Client List
The New York Times — Target — NYSE — Wells Fargo — BUMBLE — ELLE — BILLBOARD — Kate Spade New York — NYU Langone Health — Rachel Comey — Paper Magazine — Numero — Todd Oldham Studio — Tuft and Needle — Best Made Co. — Chartreuse — Broadway Advocacy Coalition — Yamazaki Home — Friends Seminary — Swipecast — RealSelf — Brownstoner Magazine — TIDAL Magazine — Mammoth Distilling — VENU — PRIMARY — RADICAL.AI
