WEST      PARK PRODUCTIONS

Derek Lukosius is an award-winning filmmaker from Hamilton Ontario. He graduated with a Bachelor of Film and Media Production in 2014. In 2016, Derek proudly won the prestigious Hamilton Arts Award for Emerging Media Artist.

 

While passionate about filmmaking, he's equally passionate about the world of the camping industry. Over the past decade, his passions collided when he was hired as the Media Head for 4 years at Camp Couchiching and subsequently revitalizing their Amateur Film Program. He has since worked at other summer camps as the Director of Media and Marketing.

 

His films have screened at festivals all around the world from Puerto Rico, to Mexico to the UK to New York. His film, Camp Kenneth, proudly won an award with judge Bruce Clark, DOP of Canada’s Worst Driver, calling it “guerilla filmmaking at its best!”

 

Through West Park Productions, Derek completed production of his feature film directorial debut, The Lone Paddler. In 2019, he wrapped production on his second feature film, The One That Got Away with promises of making an even bigger splash! Derek Continues to pursue work in filmmaking, further solidifying his success in the film industry.