The Other Side

A rising director of photography, Daniel’s roots are in lighting, working on such films as Star Trek Into Darkness, Django Unchained and the television series Mad Men.

Daniel bought his first camera at age 9. He spent much of his childhood trolling around Oakland, California, recruiting friends and family for movies. He earned his BFA from Chapman University and later joined the ICG as a camera operator. Daniel has since shot in every medium − from features and documentaries to television series for Syfy and A&E. His work has taken him to the bayous of Louisiana, the gold mines of Oregon, and the temples of Japan. Daniel’s second collaboration with director Akiko Izumitani, The Other Side, has garnered good press in its festival run, winning Best Cinematography at the Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival, among other awards.

Daniel wants to live in a world filled with good sushi, where baseball season is year-round and where film titles don’t always end with a number. When he’s not shooting, you can find him at the ballpark or at his hometown speakeasy movie theater.