Daniel De Menezes started his filmmaking journey working in post production. On completion of his Master’s in Film and Media Production from the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles he established himself as an award winning Director and Director of Photography working on various short films, music videos and commercials.
He started his Cinematography career as an assistant cameraman working on a variety of Feature films, music videos and commercials, working under highly respected Cinematographers including James Chressanthis ASC, GSC, Keith. L. Smith and Nico Aguilar AMC.
Daniel has also directed multiple award winning short films that have screened at Cannes Short Film Festival and pays keen attention to details. He is known for his unique style in telling a story through the lens and is constantly perfecting his art at sculpting light with every new project he takes on. He shot the Official Music Video for the Canadian Legend Gord Downie’s “Useless Nights” from his latest album titled “Away is Mine”.
Today he works internationally as a Cinematographer on various narrative films, Commercials and Music Videos. He is based in Toronto, Canada. Daniel is also a classical pianist and has studied music since he was 5 so when he’s not on set he’s on the piano playing away his favorite Bach or Mozart piece.
He has recently signed on as Cinematographer on the feature film “Tito - Peace of Heaven” directed by Andreina Perez which is going to star Emily Tosta and is in pre production at the moment.
Best Drama, Mindfield Film Festival 2018 for “When Will I Love” 2018 (Director of Photography )
Official Finalist, HIMPFF 2018 for “When Will I Love” 2018 (Director of Photography
Best Picture, HIMPFF 2016 for “Tito: Peace of Heaven” 2016 (Director of Photography)
Official Selection, Cannes Short Film Corner 2016 for “Mia” (Director)
Best Picture, HIMPFF 2016 for “Mia” (Director)
Best Picture, LAIFFA 2016 for “Mia” (Director)
Finalist, Los Angeles Cine Fest 2016 for “Mia” (Director)
Gold Lion Award, Barcelona International Film Festival 2014 for “Flawed” (Director)