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Daniel

5 (10 reviews)

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Number of students Daniel has taught since their arrival at Superprof
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Number of students Daniel has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (10 reviews)

$55/h

1^st lesson free

Film & Cinema
Production
Scriptwriting for Film
Audiovisual Media

Writer & director of 4 feature films in cinemas and Disney plus. With over 25 years of experience as a writer/director, I can help make your filmmaking dreams a reality.

Film & Cinema
Production
Scriptwriting for Film
Audiovisual Media

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Daniel will be happy to arrange your first Film & Cinema lesson.

About Daniel

I’m an award-winning independent filmmaker who has been working for over 25 years on the biggest passion of my life! My greatest achievement is the 4 feature films I have directed, one of which The Man Inside was distributed theatrically and was critically acclaimed. You can also view my work on Disney Plus, Amazon, Netflix, Sky and Apple TV. I’ve trained and gained experience on film sets across the world and continue to make films to this day. As a short film filmmaker I enjoy the entire filmmaking process from scripting, directing, cinematography and editing. You can check out the work I have produced on IMDB (concealed information) As well as being a filmmaker, I have also been a film mentor and educator, working with some of the most prestigious film schools in London and Paris.
As a private tutor I have also used my extensive experience in Higher Education to guide and mentor students who are writing dissertations or applying to film schools and universities.

About the lesson

I am here for you to teach and advocate for you, in all things filmmaking. My experience in filmmaking and also mentoring and teaching, means I am passionate about nurturing new talent and helping new filmmakers to express themselves from idea to getting their work on screen. I want to help you find your unique creative voice by developing your projects and your storytelling skills. The lessons are tailored specifically to you, because it’s your personality, your experiences, your influences that will shape your films into being the individual creative pieces of work that will stand out from the rest. As a filmmaking tutor I will work with you to develop your ideas through to professional compelling scripts and onto film production and beyond.
As an educator, I have extensive knowledge of High Education, where I can work with you to achieve better results for your dissertations, or assist you in applying to film schools and universities.

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5 (10 reviews)

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RACHEL
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Perfect! Dan was a really inspiring and helpful tutor to our son, supporting him in his portfolio development and application to university. He’s clearly very knowledgeable, and our 17 year old son really enjoyed his sessions - and has got the university offers he wanted ! I would definitely recommend Dan.
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RACHEL

Perfect! Dan was a really inspiring and helpful tutor to our son, supporting him in his portfolio development and application to university. He’s clearly very knowledgeable, and our 17 year old son really enjoyed his sessions - and has got the university offers he wanted ! I would definitely recommend Dan.

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William was an attentive student who was eager to learn and has a great deal of potential as a factual filmmaker. It was a pleasure to help guide him.
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  William was an attentive student who was eager to learn and has a great deal of potential as a factual filmmaker. It was a pleasure to help guide him.
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Melanie
- 5
Perfect! Dan is has been an amazing film tutor. He explains concepts clearly and always takes the time to answer even my most specific or technical questions. I really appreciate how patient and knowledgeable he is — no matter what I’m confused about, he breaks it down in a way that actually makes sense. His lessons feel genuinely tailored to what I need, and I always walk away with a deeper understanding of filmmaking. I highly recommend Dan to anyone who wants to grow their skills and feel supported while doing it.
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Melanie

Perfect! Dan is has been an amazing film tutor. He explains concepts clearly and always takes the time to answer even my most specific or technical questions. I really appreciate how patient and knowledgeable he is — no matter what I’m confused about, he breaks it down in a way that actually makes sense. His lessons feel genuinely tailored to what I need, and I always walk away with a deeper understanding of filmmaking. I highly recommend Dan to anyone who wants to grow their skills and feel supported while doing it.

Daniel's response
Melanie is a delightful student who wants to learn more about the craft of filmmaking, and it is an honour to help her on her journey.
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  Melanie is a delightful student who wants to learn more about the craft of filmmaking, and it is an honour to help her on her journey.
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Riley
- 5
Perfect! Easily one of the best tutors I’ve ever had. When I started working with Dan, I wasn’t a very confident filmmaker. I didn’t feel the need to push outside my comfort zone too much nor did I feel like I had the ability to make something that I could be fully proud of. But that’s what a good tutor will give you. The support and the knowledge and encouragement to push yourself far beyond what you were capable of.

I’ve just finished what is easily my biggest project and I can confidently say that without Dan’s insight and help, it would’ve been a total disaster. Now, because of the help that I was so lucky to have from him, I have a film that I’m excited to show the rest of the world.

If you want someone who will push you and help you at any step to be the best filmmaker you can possibly be, then Dan is your man.
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Riley

Perfect! Easily one of the best tutors I’ve ever had. When I started working with Dan, I wasn’t a very confident filmmaker. I didn’t feel the need to push outside my comfort zone too much nor did I feel like I had the ability to make something that I could be fully proud of. But that’s what a good tutor will give you. The support and the knowledge and encouragement to push yourself far beyond what you were capable of.

I’ve just finished what is easily my biggest project and I can confidently say that without Dan’s insight and help, it would’ve been a total disaster. Now, because of the help that I was so lucky to have from him, I have a film that I’m excited to show the rest of the world.

If you want someone who will push you and help you at any step to be the best filmmaker you can possibly be, then Dan is your man.
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Nila
- 5
Perfect! Daniel is such a patient and inspiring teacher with a great personality and it really shines through in his professionalism. He is making learning meaningful and fun and I am forever grateful!
If you are a no-filter storyteller like myself and writing a script or a story that you want to be heard, look no further, Daniel is the guy to help you, to guide you through this complex process in the making of it.
Dan, you made me believe in myself and in my creation. Thank you X
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Nila

Perfect! Daniel is such a patient and inspiring teacher with a great personality and it really shines through in his professionalism. He is making learning meaningful and fun and I am forever grateful!
If you are a no-filter storyteller like myself and writing a script or a story that you want to be heard, look no further, Daniel is the guy to help you, to guide you through this complex process in the making of it.
Dan, you made me believe in myself and in my creation. Thank you X

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Nilas project has so much potential, as does she.
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  Nilas project has so much potential, as does she.
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Angela

Daniel is incredible. He’s very professional, intelligent, and thoughtful in his approach. Having worked with him I can say first hand that he was a breeze to work with. He is great at keeping you in the loop, at explaining the next steps and at putting all the parts of the film puzzle together.

As a teacher he is committed, insightful and creative. Daniel is great at explaining and teaching without over complicating it. He is also very knowledgeable all round in this business.
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Angela
Daniel is incredible. He’s very professional, intelligent, and thoughtful in his approach. Having worked with him I can say first hand that he was a breeze to work with. He is great at keeping you in the loop, at explaining the next steps and at putting all the parts of the film puzzle together.

As a teacher he is committed, insightful and creative. Daniel is great at explaining and teaching without over complicating it. He is also very knowledgeable all round in this business.
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Britton

I had the pleasure of working with Dan as a tutor and a course leader, he was very attentive and patient with students and always made sure they had the best experience possible.
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Britton
I had the pleasure of working with Dan as a tutor and a course leader, he was very attentive and patient with students and always made sure they had the best experience possible.
Megha

Dan is a very kind and encouraging tutor who truly looks for and nurtures potential while teaching one about the practical processes of production. The things he taught me at film school are lessons I bring to my work every day.
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Megha
Dan is a very kind and encouraging tutor who truly looks for and nurtures potential while teaching one about the practical processes of production. The things he taught me at film school are lessons I bring to my work every day.
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Ben

Dan is a natural educator, who cares about his group of students and gives engaging and inspiring sessions. I booked Dan to teach a variety of age groups including 13-19 year olds, and he would receive overwhelmingly positive feedback. He is a pleasure to work with and would be an asset to any institution and student looking for a tutor.
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Ben
Dan is a natural educator, who cares about his group of students and gives engaging and inspiring sessions. I booked Dan to teach a variety of age groups including 13-19 year olds, and he would receive overwhelmingly positive feedback. He is a pleasure to work with and would be an asset to any institution and student looking for a tutor.
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Christy

Dan helped me a lot when he was my directing tutor at London Film Academy. I would say he was one of the best support the school had provided for us. Dan is a knowledgeable and experienced filmmaker, but he doesn’t just share that experience and knowledge by just telling us what we should do, instead he asks the questions that shifts our perspectives, questions that would make us think of a way to sort the problem ourselves while supporting us in the process. I really think that by allowing us to figure things by ourselves, it helped me grow into who I am today. There are things that I would never have considered or understand the way I do now if Dan would have just told me the answer n the first day. For that, I am extremely grateful for what I have learn from Dan !
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Christy
Dan helped me a lot when he was my directing tutor at London Film Academy. I would say he was one of the best support the school had provided for us. Dan is a knowledgeable and experienced filmmaker, but he doesn’t just share that experience and knowledge by just telling us what we should do, instead he asks the questions that shifts our perspectives, questions that would make us think of a way to sort the problem ourselves while supporting us in the process. I really think that by allowing us to figure things by ourselves, it helped me grow into who I am today. There are things that I would never have considered or understand the way I do now if Dan would have just told me the answer n the first day. For that, I am extremely grateful for what I have learn from Dan !
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Anni

Daniel is an exceptional tutor who is both knowledgeable and patient. He explains complex concepts clearly and adapts his teaching style to fit my learning needs. His passion for teaching is evident in every session, and thanks to his guidance, I’ve made great progress. Highly recommend!
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Anni
Daniel is an exceptional tutor who is both knowledgeable and patient. He explains complex concepts clearly and adapts his teaching style to fit my learning needs. His passion for teaching is evident in every session, and thanks to his guidance, I’ve made great progress. Highly recommend!
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1) When did you start practicing? How did this passion find you?
I actually started filmmaking back in 1991. I begun making short films on a 16mm camera! It all came from my love of cinema. I was hooked from an early age and dreams of making my own films one day. Little did I know as an 8 year old boy it would come true!
2) Which artists or works affect you the most?
Primarily David Lynch was the biggest artistic influence. Watching his early work made me realise anything was possible and I could just be myself. That was an important lesson to learn. To not imitate but to follow my heart.
3) What are the qualities and skill required to succeed in this area?
talent can only get you so far. In a modern world you need a lot of drive and tenacity. Just the sheer will to make something happen. You have to remember that there are thousands of people out there who want to make films too so you have to hang in there, keep making films, keep generating projects and keep going! Persistence is everything.
4) What is the most valuable advice you can give to help someone stay focused on creative projects?
for most people you need another income if you’re an independent filmmaker. Somehow you need the mental and physical energy and space to create. So choose the work you do carefully and if possible select a job that’s adjacent to the film industry. You never know where it may lead.
5) How would you describe your passion; how does it make you feel?
when you get a project you really care about you really feel like you’d do anything to get it made. That passion is relentless and unstoppable. On all honesty, if you don’t feel that then your project will never get made.
6) What creative achievements are you particularly proud of?
As an 8 year old boy sitting on the cinema I never dreamed one day I’d be standing Leicester Square at the premiere of a film I wrote and directed. That was the absolute highlight for me. That and seeing reviews in magazines and newspapers I read.
7) Have you ever been surprised by a student; by their ability or quick progression?
Strangely enough, I am going through this as I answer this question. I have a student with the most extraordinary imagination and also life experience. It’s combining to produce e a really special project and I’m proud to be helping her realise her dream.
8) Being a Superprof is an art! What is your secret?
Listen. That’s it! Listen to who the student is. What their project is. What they need and want. Then help get them there. It’s not about me. It’s all about them. It all starts with listening.

Writer & director of 4 feature films in cinemas and Disney plus. With over 25 years of experience as a writer/director, I can help make your filmmaking dreams a reality.

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2) Which artists or works affect you the most?

3) What are the qualities and skill required to succeed in this area?

4) What is the most valuable advice you can give to help someone stay focused on creative projects?

5) How would you describe your passion; how does it make you feel?

6) What creative achievements are you particularly proud of?

7) Have you ever been surprised by a student; by their ability or quick progression?

8) Being a Superprof is an art! What is your secret?

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