About
Ella Daniel is a cinematographer with a love for visual storytelling that blends emotion, atmosphere, and a strong sense of composition. She has worked on a range of projects, shaping the visual style of several award-winning films. Her work focuses on capturing the small, intimate moments that make a story feel human.
In 2023, her documentary Emma’s Recovery: Journey to Congress screened at the Tribeca Festival and received the Archewell Foundation award for Gender Equity in Student Film.
Ella is currently studying Film and Digital Media Arts at the University of New Mexico, where she continues to refine her craft and collaborate on projects that challenge and inspire her. Outside of film, she loves painting, photography, and anything creative.
Awards
UNM Photojournalist of the Year - 2024
Best Student Film - Pueblo International Film Festival 2024
Archewell Foundation Award - Tribeca Festival 2023
Best of Show - National Student Press Association 2023
Best Documentary - Colorful Colorado Film Festival for Youth 2023
Cinematographer of the Year - Rock Canyon High School Film Festival 2023