Originally from Florence, Italy, Daniel Contaldo’s work has been featured at the Telluride Film Festival, Berlinale, Sitges Film Festival, Palm Springs Shortfest, Venice Biennale Arte, among many others. In 2022 he was selected for the ASC Vision Mentorship Program, under mentor Michael Pessah, ASC. He’s shot commercials for major brands including McDonald’s, Ray-Ban, Carolina Herrera, Google, and Ugg Boots. Projects released in 2025 include Movie & Sound, a short documentary shot on 35mm which premiered at the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles, two narrative films at Palm Springs Shortfest (Rent Boy and Chronic), and the narrative short Dizzy at Beverly Hills Film Festival. He’s shot music videos for artists like Jaden Smith, The Format, from the Struts and Danny Brown. Upcoming projects include a feature documentary about acclaimed music producer Babyface, and a hybrid feature film directed by Amiel Courtin-Wilson. In April 2026 he joined the Italian National DoP association Collettivo Chiaroscuro (CCS).

Based between LA, New York, and Italy.

For direct inquiries, please contact:

dcontal1 @ gmail.com