At 24, I became a traveling documentary cinematographer, telling personal stories in remote places—from the Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya to psychedelic fish-eating cultures on Réunion Island, riding donkeys with Andean shamans, and foraging mushrooms with Carpathian hermits in Ukraine.
Through these experiences, I learned that the camera can be like an encouraging friend who is a great listener. One that listens not just with ears, but with body and soul. True listening is connection. My films aim to feel natural and effortless, as if you’ve just walked into a moment—which, often, is exactly how I shoot.
I now bring this approach to commercials, short films, and music videos, working with brands like Apple, Sony, Ford, Squarespace, and Nordstrom.
Thanks for stopping by.
Danilo
AWARDS:
SQUARESPACE - BACKSTAGE WITH ADAM DRIVER - WEBBY , AICP AWARD, CANNES LION, D&AD - 2024
FORD - MUSHROOM - 101 - SUSTAINABILIY AND CRAFT - 2023
VIMEO STAFF PICK - ROBYN - MISSING YOU - 2019
VIMEO STAFF PICK - MAKING WELCOME HOME - 2018
VIMEO STAFF PICK - HONNE - COASTAL LOVE - 2015
Feel free to drop me a line:
DANILOSAUROUS@GMAIL.COM
US Rep: RiffRaff FILMS
matthewclyde@riffrafffilms.tv
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