RICHARD DANIELS

 

Richard Daniels is an award-winning filmmaker, choreographer, and visual artist whose work explores the intersection of movement, dance, and cinematic expression. Over the course of his career, he has developed a distinctive visual language through experimental films that examine themes of embodiment, memory, intimacy, solitude, and the human experience. His work has been presented internationally at film festivals, museums, galleries, and cultural institutions, reflecting a sustained commitment to pushing the boundaries of movement on screen. Through an evolving body of work, Daniels continues to create films that invite reflection, emotional resonance, and a deeper engagement with the expressive possibilities of cinema.

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    Pandemic dance

A preview of Richard Daniels’ award-winning, five-part autobiographical series exploring isolation, grief, and connection. Filmed entirely in confinement using smartphones and green screens, the project translates global lockdown experiences into intimate, movement-based narratives

 

 

 

A lifetime of experimental cinema is never a solitary journey; it is an echo chamber of shared brilliance. Richard Daniels’ body of work lives and breathes through the extraordinary artists, visionaries, and crew members who have stepped into the frame and worked behind the lens. These are the collaborators, dancers, and creative minds who have lent their sweat, grace, and unmatched devotion to turning abstract concepts into timeless cinematic poetry.

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Cynthia Howery

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Jimmy Banh

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Leo Palmieri

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Ghost Daniels Films

BOUND BY MOTION AND LIGHT

Where theatrical depth meets experimental movement. This collection isolates moments of pure, kinetic storytelling, inviting the audience to feel the precise instant where choreography transforms into cinematic art.

 

CONTACT 

Richard Daniels is an award-winning filmmaker and dance artist known for creating experimental movement and cinematic stories, such as the "Dances for an iPhone" series and "The Pandemic Dances" anthology. His career includes over 28 directorial credits that have been showcased at major global institutions

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