OCT | 2024
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NEW PHOTO
"Johnny Guitar" Jack White performing live in Chicago on the 28th of October, at the 400-capacity Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, IL. NEW FEATURE
Behind the Work with Hozier It was a pleasure for Daniel to connect with Zara Naseer at Little Black Book Online for a conversation about 'Nobody's Soldier.' They delved into the music video’s message and its collaborative filmmaking approach. You can find the full story HERE. |
SEP | 2024
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NEW PHOTO
"This Is Hardcore" Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, performing live in Chicago on the 8th of September, at the band's US Tour kickoff show. |
AUG | 2024
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Hozier | Nobody's Soldier Daniel directed the music video for Hozier's latest single, "Nobody's Soldier", off of his latest EP entitled "Unaired". NEW VIDEO POSTED
Joanna Sternberg | "I Figured You Out" (written by Elliott Smith) Daniel recently directed this live performance video of Joanna Sternberg playing "I Figured You Out" to celebrate what would have been Elliott Smith's 55th birthday. Filmed at the timeless California Clipper (est. 1937) in Chicago, Joann's heartfelt cover pays tribute to Elliott Smith’s enduring legacy. |
JUN | 2024
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COMING SOON
My Friend Sam Daniel’s forthcoming documentary, My Friend Sam, is once again a Jewish Story Partners grantee. The film, produced by Judd Apatow, Sarah Anthony, Regina Spektor, and Jack Dishel is currently in post-production. Look for coverage on Deadline Hollywood about all of the funded projects. |
APR | 2024
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Interpol | Mexico City Daniel was honored to contribute to promoting Interpol's massive 160,000-capacity show at the Zócalo in the heart of Mexico City on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 with this teaser advertising the live stream for Channel 14. NEW PHOTO
"Parklife" Damon Albarn, performing live with his band Blur on the 10th of April, 2024 in Pomona, California. |
MAR | 2024
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Kina & The Strokes | March 8th, 2024 Daniel recently filmed The Strokes playing a special benefit show for Kina Collins, a gun violence prevention advocate and Democratic candidate for Congress. |
DEC | 2023
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Jockstrap | 2023 Tour Promo Daniel was invited to capture select shows for the band Jockstrap on their 2023 Tour, check out highlights above. |
AUG | 2023
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Owkin | "What If?" Daniel recently filmed this introductory video in Paris, France for Owkin, an AI Biotech that uses AI to unlock complex biology to find the right treatment for every patient. Check out their website, Owkin.com, for more info. |
JUN | 2023
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Daniel has joined the global Directing roster at Untold Studios. Untold Studios is a BAFTA, EMMY and GRAMMY-nominated studio, shaping culture through Music, TV and Advertising. They develop original programming, produce music and advertising content and craft world-class VFX, all enabled by next-generation technology. For more information visit UntoldStudios.tv |
DEC | 2022
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Jockstrap | Tour Recap Daniel recently filmed a tour recap for one of his favorite new bands, Jockstrap, as they completed the first leg of their first US tour. Check out their debut album, "I Love You Jennifer B", available now on Rough Trade Records. |
NOV | 2022
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COMING SOON
My Friend Sam My Friend Sam is a documentary Daniel has been working on for the last three years which has been selected as a Jewish Story Partners grantee. Look for coverage on Realscreen about all the funded projects and how JSP is supporting independent filmmaking that expands the boundaries of imagination and discourse. NEW VIDEO POSTED
Regina Spektor | "SugarMan" Daniel directed this new music video for Regina Spektor's latest single, "SugarMan", on tour this past summer. The video was shot on his iPhone. |
OCT | 2022
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NEW PHOTO
Riverdale Staircase Daniel is currently working on a feature-length documentary. Here is a frame shot in The Bronx at the end of Summer 2022. NEW VIDEO POSTED
Regina Spektor | Fall 2022 Solo Tour Announcement To coincide with Regina Spektor's Fall 2022 Solo Tour, Daniel directed this short promo filmed in Berlin, Germany. For more info on tickets and tour dates, visit ReginaSpektor.com. |
SEP | 2022
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Daniel directed a special musical performance of the song "Prisoners" by Regina Spektor, featuring tap dancer Caleb Teicher, for a live episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Check out the full performance, now available online, above. |
AUG | 2022
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Regina Spektor | "11:11" 20th Anniversary Reissue To celebrate the 20th Anniversary Reissue of Regina Spektor's record "11:11", Daniel and Regina shot this fun little video on tour this summer. For more info on the release, visit ReginaSpektor.com. |
JUL | 2022
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NEW PHOTO
Daniel is on tour this summer shooting Regina Spektor on his iPhone.
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MAY | 2022
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2022 | Highlights Check out a cutdown of the highlights from this year's Meta Quest Gaming Showcase which Daniel directed utilizing the latest in virtual production technology. NEW PHOTOS
Behind the scenes with Mark Zuckerberg and Ruth Bram on the virtual sets. Photos courtesy of Meta.
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APR | 2022
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2022 Daniel recently collaborated with the team at Meta to direct the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2022 using the latest in virtual production technology. You can check it out HERE. |
FEB | 2022
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Casper // "Dream" New commercial work for Casper Mattress. |
MAY | 2021
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Warby Parker // "What's Good About Our Lenses?" New commercial work for Warby Parker's Spring 2021 ad campaign. |
JAN | 2021
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Hola 2021 Daniel's latest Director's Reel to kick off the new year. #Adios2020 |
OCT | 2020
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Warby Parker // "We've Got Your Eyes Covered" Director's Cut New commercial work for Warby Parker's Fall 2020 ad campaign. |
JUN | 2020
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NEW PORTFOLIO
Daniel x The Mill The Mill recently gave their website a makeover and updated Daniel's portfolio. You can check it out HERE. |
MAY | 2020
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NEW PHOTO
Israeli Daybreak Daniel is spending his quarantine in Chicago working on a new documentary project. Here is a frame shot in Jerusalem, Israel this past winter. |
MAR | 2020
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NEW AWARD
Daniel's video installations for The Canopy at 900 Shops won an FWA of the Day Award. Both "Nightswimming" and "Incandescence" were directed by Daniel and submitted alongside other digital work by the team at LVTHN . |
SEP | 2019 |
NEW VIDEOS POSTED
IBM | "Meet the z15" Director's Cut Digital content to launch the new IBM z15 mainframe. For more info visit IBM.com.
BT | "You Can't Beat BT" Broadcast TV spot for BT's Superfast Fibre Broadband. |
AUG | 2019 |
NEW VIDEO POSTED
Dyson | "Lightcycle" Broadcast TV spots for Dyson's Lightcycle Task Light. |
MAY | 2019 |
NEW VIDEOS POSTED
White Reaper | "Might Be Right" Check out the premiere of Daniel's new music video for White Reaper on Pitchfork. The video was also featured on GQ, Stereogum and Paste.
900 Shops | "Escape to 900" Broadcast TV spot for 900 Shops, a luxury shopping center in Chicago, featuring Daniel's large-scale art installation, "Nightswimming".
Regina Spektor | "On Broadway" Broadcast TV spot for Regina Spektor's upcoming run at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway June 21-22-23-25-26. Visit ReginaSpektor.com for more info. |
JAN | 2019
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
"Incandescence" | Teaser "Incandescence" is another large-scale video installation created for the ceiling canopy at 900 Shops in Chicago. The finished piece is a five minute, ten-screen, fully immersive experience and will be premiering in early 2019. DANIEL JOINS THE MILL
Daniel has joined the global Directing roster at Mill+. Mill+ is an integrated production team of Directors, Designers & Creative Technologists, focused on concept-to-delivery creative partnerships at The Mill. |
DEC | 2018
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
"Nightswimming" | Teaser "Nightswimming" is a large-scale video installation created for 900 Shops in Chicago. The full piece is an eight minute, ten-screen audio visual experience and will be premiering in early 2019. |
OCT | 2018
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NEW AWARD
5 Gum | "No Regrets" Daniel's work for 5 Gum's "No Regrets" campaign won Silver at the Shots Awards 2018 for Online Commercial of the Year - Over Two Minutes. |
SEP | 2018
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SHORTLISTED
5 Gum | "No Regrets" Daniel's work for 5 Gum's "No Regrets" campaign has been shortlisted for Shots Awards 2018 Online Commercial of the Year - Over Two Minutes. Read more about the project over at The Drum.
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JUL | 2018
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NEW PHOTOS
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics | Portraits Check out behind-the-scenes portraits Daniel took on his iPhone at a recent Bobbi Brown Cosmetics shoot. Find more on Daniel's Instagram. |
MAY | 2018
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Interpol | "Turn on the Bright Lights XV" A short documentary commemorating the 15th anniversary of Interpol's acclaimed debut album, Turn on the Bright Lights. |
APR | 2018
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NEW VIDEOS POSTED
5 Gum | "Stanford's Regret" 5 Gum | "Emily's Regret" To launch 5 Gum's "No Regrets" campaign, Daniel spoke to different senior citizens about their biggest regrets in life. Watch Stanford Bailey and Emily Smith's stories above and see that life has no time for regret. |
OCT | 2017
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NEW VIDEO POSTED "1905 Custom" Director's Cut Branded content for Jos. A. Banks "1905 Custom" featuring Marcel Floruss. |
SEP | 2017
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NEW VIDEO POSTED FOUR PAINTINGS A short exercise in texture using four original paintings. |
AUG | 2017
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NEW FEATURE
The Clio Awards present the story behind Extra Gum's "Sarah and Juan" and features Daniel's music video for Haley Reinhart. |
JUN | 2017
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NEW VIDEOS POSTED
Daniel's projection-mapped "Light Therapy" campaign launched three new versions on Neutrogena's Instagram this month. Check out "Jocelyn" above and head over to the brand's Instagram for more. |
MAY | 2017
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NEW AWARDS
Daniel's collaboration with the Art Institute of Chicago, entitled The New Mobile Experience, is part of the campaign which received a 2017 People's Voice Webby Award for Cultural Institution Mobile Apps. Congratulations to the AIC! The 150 Media Stream video Daniel directed with the team at LVTHN was recently named the FWA of the Day. |
APR | 2017
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Neutrogena |"Light Therapy" Director's Cut Daniel directed a series of spots for Neutrogena launching their new "Light Therapy" campaign in which all VFX are projection-mapped and shot in camera. |
MAR | 2017
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NEW AWARD
Daniel's collaboration with the Art Institute of Chicago , entitled JourneyMaker, is part of the campaign which received a 2017 SXSW Interactive Innovation Award for Visual Media Experience. Congratulations to the AIC! |
FEB | 2017
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Regina Spektor | "Black and White" Check out the premiere of Daniel's new music video for Regina Spektor on ELLE. The video was also featured on Rolling Stone, The Chicago Tribune and Paste. NEW PHOTOS POSTED
Regina Spektor "Black and White" | Behind-The-Scenes Black and white film photography shot by Daniel on the set of the shoot. |
JAN | 2017
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NEW PHOTOS POSTED
Inauguration Night 2017 | Chicago Women's March 2017 | Chicago |
NOV | 2016
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NEW FEATURE
Regina Spektor | CBS This Morning Saturday Regina's chat with CBS This Morning featured exclusive video content shot and edited by Daniel from their trip to Moscow. |
OCT | 2016
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NEW FEATURE
The Beak Street Bugle | Signed/Unsigned UK-based online advertising newspaper featured Daniel and his work as it's Unsigned director to watch this month. NEW AWARD
Daniel's "Can't Help Falling In Love" music video and "Mya's Story" artist documentary received a 2016 Bronze Clio Award as part of the "Give Extra, Get Extra" Integrated Campaign for Extra Gum. |
SEP | 2016
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NEW VIDEOS POSTED
School of Seven Bells | "Signals" Check out the premiere of my new video for School of Seven Bells on Noisey. "Signals" employs themes of escape and healing while paying tribute to late band member Benjamin Curtis. From Noisey, "Theirs is a heartbreaking tale, but it's also totally magical and uplifting - just like their music. If you want to read the whole story then click here, but first check out the video for "Signals". The Art Institute of Chicago | "The New Mobile Experience" Directed by Daniel, this video showcases the Art Institute's Official Mobile Guide - a digital way to immerse yourself in stories of culture and creativity. NEW PHOTOS POSTED
School of Seven Bells "Signals" | Behind-The-Scenes Black and white film photography from the set of the "Signals" music video shoot. |
AUG | 2016
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NEW VIDEOS POSTED
The Art Institute of Chicago | "JourneyMaker" Directed by Daniel, this video showcases the Art Institute's Ryan Learning Center with "JourneyMaker" - an innovative new digital interactive that empowers families to create their own one-of-a-kind adventure with works of art. Datach'i | "Final Meta" A "subtly dystopic narrative of decay unfolds" on Daniel's iPhone. Premiere on VICE's electronic music channel, THUMP. NEW ART SHOW
Big Noble's "Lady In Gold" Trilogy, directed by Daniel, will be on display at ACTIVATE Chicago this month. |
JUL | 2016
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ADWEEK AD OF THE DAY
RAID "Roach Masterpiece" | Directed by Daniel Ryan "Oh God, Raid Made a Triptych of 'Paintings' Out of 60,000 Dead Roaches." |
MAY | 2016
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NEW FILM FESTIVAL
Big Noble's video for "Ocean Picture", directed by Daniel, is an official selection for the 2016 Brooklyn Film Festival. NEW VIDEO POSTED
LG "World of Play" Behind-The-Scenes Shot on location with Jason Statham(s) and director Fredrik Bond, find out how Jason became every character in the commercial and the technology behind it. NEW PHOTOS POSTED
LG "World of Play" | Behind-The-Scenes Black and white film photography from the set of the "World of Play" commercial shoot. |
APR | 2016
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NEW VIDEOS POSTED
"These Days" Part One | City Methodist Church The first of two short-form documentaries exploring places that time forgot. Extra Gum | "Mya's Story" See how Extra partnered with Puerto Rican illustrator Mya Pagan to help bring the story of "Sarah & Juan" to life. |
MAR | 2016
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NEW FILM FESTIVAL
Big Noble's video for "Ocean Picture", directed by Daniel, is an official selection for the 2016 Newport Beach Film Festival. NEW AWARDS
Daniel's "Can't Help Falling In Love" music video for Extra Gum and RAID "Coliseum" TV spot received a total of six 2016 American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards. |
JAN | 2016
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
'Vikings' | Official Music Video | Directed by Daniel Ryan The third and final installment of the "Lady In Gold" music video trilogy. |
NOV | 2015
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MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE
Extra Presents :: "Can't Help Falling In Love" | Directed by Daniel Ryan Premiere on Billboard COMING IN EARLY 2016
"Vikings" | Directed by Daniel Ryan The third and final installment of the "Lady In Gold" music video trilogy. NEW AWARD
Directed & edited by Daniel, the RAID "Coliseum" TV spot received a 2015 Silver Epica Award. |
OCT | 2015
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COVER ART PHOTOGRAPHY
"Can't Help Falling In Love" | Cover Art Photograph by Daniel Ryan |
MAY | 2015
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VIDEO PREMIERE EVENT
'Vikings' | Official Music Video | Directed by Daniel Ryan Live premiere at Biblioteca Nacional de Catalunya | Barcelona, Spain |
FEB | 2015
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VIDEO PREMIERE EVENT
'Autumn' | Official Music Video | Directed by Daniel Ryan Live premiere at Le Gaîté Lyrique | Paris, France NEW FEATURES
"A Lytro Camera Was Used To Create This Ominously Elegant Music Video" | Feature on Fast Company "Daniel Ryan Films Big Noble's Music Video with Lytro Camera" | Feature on The Mill Blog |
JAN | 2015
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NEW VIDEOS POSTED
'Ocean Picture' | Official Music Video | Directed by Daniel Ryan Premiere on Noisey |
NOV | 2014
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Cody ChesnuTT feat Gary Clark, Jr. 'Gunpowder on the Letter' | Official Music Video | Directed by Daniel Ryan Premiere on Rolling Stone |
MAR | 2014
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
FITC Amsterdam 2014 Title Sequence | Produced by LVTHN | Directed by Daniel Ryan and Bradon Webb |
JUN | 2013
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Smith Westerns | FOR NO ONE Part II | Premiere on Spin |
MAY | 2013
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NEW VIDEOS POSTED
Smith Westerns | FOR NO ONE | Premiere on Rolling Stone Regina Spektor | FOR NO ONE | Premiere on FNO.tv |
APR | 2013
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Young Man | 'In A Sense' Official Music Video Directed by Daniel Ryan | Premiere on MTV's The Hive |
MAR | 2013
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Cody ChesnuTT | FOR NO ONE | Premiere on FNO.tv |
NOV | 2012
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
'Lilith' | Short Film Trailer Directed by Daniel Ryan & LVTHN | Premiere at PauseFest in Melbourne, Aus |
SEP | 2012
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NEW VIDEOS POSTED
Only Son | 'Kick 'Em Out' Official Music Video Directed by Daniel Ryan | Premiere on Spinner. Exitmusic | 'The Modern Age' Official Music Video Directed by Daniel Ryan | Premiere on The Fader. Regina Spektor | CNN Interview featuring live video & photography from Moscow by Daniel Ryan. |
JUN | 2012
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Exitmusic | FOR NO ONE premiere on Spin. |
MAY | 2012
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
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APR | 2012
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NEW VIDEOS POSTED
Timelapse of HP Projection Mapping Event with LVTHN HP 'Play Big' Projection Mapping Event with LVTHN | Directed & Edited by Daniel Ryan Tigerbombers (Hong Kong) | The Holy Smoke |
MAR | 2012
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
EMPIRES | Garage Hymns Promo |
JAN | 2012
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
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DEC | 2011
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
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NOV | 2011
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NEW VIDEOS POSTED
A self-produced documentary introducing Leviathan design studio, custom made for Australia's Pause Fest 2011. Directed & Edited by Daniel Ryan Neon Indian | FOR NO ONE (Co-Premiered on NPR & Wired) |
JUL | 2011
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NEW VIDEOS POSTED
Visualizing ISAM | Direction & Editorial by Daniel Ryan |
MAY | 2011
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Check out the premiere on NME.com.
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APR | 2011
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
British Sea Power | FOR NO ONE
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MAR | 2011
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NEW GALLERY POSTED
Interpol | Image Gallery
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FEB | 2011
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
The Besnard Lakes | FOR NO ONE Check out the premiere on P4K.
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DEC | 2010
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Check out the premiere on P4K.
NEW VIDEO POSTED
The Streets on Fire | Astronaut Love Triangle
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NOV | 2010
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
Empires | Bang
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OCT | 2010
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
galère - a video installation NEW VIDEO POSTED
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AUG | 2010
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
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MAY | 2010
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APR | 2010
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DANIELRYANVIDEO.COM presents a new series entitled FOR NO ONE which is an intimate glimpse of bands playing to a room without a crowd. For each installment, a different band is offered an opportunity to perform any song from their catalogue in an empty space. Each episode of FOR NO ONE is filmed in Chicago, Illinois at Debonair Social Club.In the first installment, The Big Pink (4AD) offer up a vast take of 'Crystal Visions'. Watch the results at FORNOONE.TV. |
NOV | 09
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NEW VIDEO POSTED
The Horrors | LIVE
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FEB | 09
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MY FRIENDS TOLD ME ABOUT YOU is proud to announce our premiere with Anonymous Gallery in New York City as a video installation in the Spring of 2009. The film is also a main feature in Wholphin Volume 8, due in the Spring of 2009. Wholphin is a quarterly DVD magazine of short films published by McSweeney's. |
DEC | 08
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Customized Video Installation | 20 December 2008
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OCT | 08
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Dot Dot Dot | 'Stay' |
SEP | 08
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SEP | 08
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Interpol audio/video installation from the Our Love To Admire Tour | Directed by Daniel Ryan Click HERE to view. Photo courtesy of Flavia Ferrucci
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AUG | 08
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