Michael D.

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

$700 - $1400 / Day

About

Michael Daniel, an emerging filmmaker nurtured amid the breathtaking landscapes of Santa Cruz, California, embodies a creative force driven by a profound passion for visual storytelling and collaborative ventures. With over a decade of experience honing his craft, Michael's dual expertise in both filming and editing places him at the forefront of any creative team.

Top Services

Video Editor - Documentary
Documentary DP
Creative Director

Top Projects

The Art of Resilience - the Story of Annie Glass
On October 22, 2022, Annie Morhauser was awarded Santa Cruz County of Artist of the Year. For the ceremony Annie premiered a video by Swan Dive Media tells her story of resilience and success. Success for the new company was not easy, challenges included starting the company with no capital, surviving the 1989 earthquake and periods of harsh economic climates. Annie persevered and now 40years later, Annieglass is one of the most successful glass studios in United States.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Creative Director
Exploring The Shroom Boom
Far West Fungi—one of California’s top producing exotic mushroom farms—got its start as a small mom-and-pop operation that sold its first products at the San Francisco farmer’s market more than 35 years ago. In the last decade, the founders' John and Toby’s sons have carried the company's now multiple farms into new ventures, introducing new fungi production technologies, and rode the wave that is a blossoming infatuation with the culinary world of mushrooms.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Documentary
H20 Malawi - Sustainable Programs
H20 Malawi does the Lords work in Malawi. They work in prisons, set up solar in rural villages, give to orphanages, and they feed communities, all making sure their programs are sustainable.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Documentary
Find Your True North
The True North Leadership program, based on Bill George's esteemed Authentic Leadership Course at Harvard Business School, is not your typical seminar or retreat. Nestled within the serenity of the redwoods, it offers an opportunity to unlock the full potential of your authentic leadership.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Documentary
Why We RV With Kids
The Laird family travels full-time in their RV with their four-year-old triplets Adda, Jesse and Sloane, their cat Zeke and their dog Henry. They value a minimalist lifestyle, and prioritize memorable experiences and adventures over possessions. They love reading, hiking, crafts and singing
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Documentary
Shopper's Corner TV Commercial
Shopper's Corner is a local grocery store in Santa Cruz with a lot of history, and has a family feel when you shop there. We wanted to get that point across with this commercial, and also have a local feel to it. This was produced for local TV advertising.
- Commercial DP
- Creative Director
- Video Editor - Commercial

Equipment

Video

4K video camera
Multiple cameras

Video

All Services

Production Support

Documentary DP
Commercial DP
Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
Landscape Photographer
Portrait Photographer
Product Photographer

Production Support

Post Production

Video Editor - Documentary
Video Editor - News
Video Editor - Commercial

Post Production

Miscellaneous

Creative Director

Miscellaneous

Talent Discovery

Creator Management Platform

Glimmer Studios

Shopper's Corner TV Commercial

H20 Malawi - Sustainable Programs

Find Your True North

Exploring The Shroom Boom

The Art of Resilience - the Story of Annie Glass