Daniel D. Newman is an award-winning filmmaker whose work spans continents, genres, and formats.

Best known for projects such as 'Shanghai Sherlock', 'How Not To Write A Rom Com', and 'Talos', Daniel has built a reputation for creating a distinctive form of global cinema that blends storytelling ambition with cultural insight.

Over the course of his career, Daniel has written, directed, and produced a diverse slate of narrative films and documentaries shot across China, Cambodia, Vietnam, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

His work ranges from comedy and horror to sci-fi and historical dramas, which reflects his curiosity as a storyteller and his commitment to exploring new cinematic territory.

Having spent more than fifteen years living and working in Asia, Daniel is fluent in Mandarin as well as being a native English speaker. This gives him the ability to operate comfortably across both Western and Asian production environments, and his cross-cultural expertise has made him a sought-after collaborator for international productions.

Daniel’s work has been recognised with awards for pitching, screenwriting, and directing from the Raindance, Cine Circle, Five Continents, and Web3 International Film Festivals.

Daniel's recent clients and collaborators include National Geographic, Activision Blizzard, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Discovery Channel, the Shanghai Film Museum, and the Chedun Film Studio, who value his ability to combine cinematic storytelling with international production expertise.