Healing Waters was my first feature documentary as a producer and director. It was a true labor of love, made with a glorious team, and I remain incredibly proud of what we created together.
Healing Waters
The film follows artist and photographer Linda Troeller, whose work explores water, the body, healing, and female experience. From her childhood encounters with water to her years living and working at New York’s Hotel Chelsea, Linda’s life and art are deeply connected. The film looks at that journey, her place within first-generation feminist art, and the experiences behind some of her most important work.
Taking Healing Waters from its earliest stages through completion and distribution taught me an enormous amount about building an independent feature. Gravitas Ventures is now the film’s North American distribution partner, with a European release anticipated in 2027. The film is available through select streaming platforms.
PROJECT DETAILS
Project: Healing Waters
Format: Feature documentary
Subject: Artist and photographer Linda Troeller
My roles: Executive Producer, Cinematographer and Director
North American distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Status: Available on select streaming platforms; European release anticipated in 2027
ABOUT DEREK
I’m a producer and cinematographer with more than 20 years of experience across feature films, documentaries, television, commercials, and branded content. I’m the founder of Kaifilms, where I work across development, financing, production, and cinematography to help projects move from the first conversation to the final frame.
Kaifilms: www.kaifilms.com
IMDb: www.imdb.me/derekmakesfilms
Contact: www.derek-johnson.com/contact
