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OCT | 2024

NEW PHOTO

Jack White

"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

Hozier

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

NEW PHOTO

Pulp

"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

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

COMING SOON

My Friend Sam

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

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Interpol

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

Blur

"Parklife"

Damon Albarn, performing live with his band Blur on the 10th of April, 2024 in Pomona, California.





MAR | 2024

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

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

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


Untold Studios

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

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

COMING SOON

My Friend Sam

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

NEW PHOTO

Israel

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

NEW VIDEO POSTED

A Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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

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

NEW PHOTO

Regina Spektor Setlist

Daniel is on tour this summer shooting Regina Spektor on his iPhone.



MAY | 2022

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

Mark Zuckerberg


Ruth Bram

Behind the scenes with Mark Zuckerberg and Ruth Bram on the virtual sets. Photos courtesy of Meta.



APR | 2022

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Meta Gaming Showcase.

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

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Casper // "Dream"

New commercial work for Casper Mattress.





MAY | 2021

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Warby Parker // "What's Good About Our Lenses?"

New commercial work for Warby Parker's Spring 2021 ad campaign.





JAN | 2021

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Hola 2021

Daniel's latest Director's Reel to kick off the new year. #Adios2020





OCT | 2020

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

NEW PORTFOLIO

Black and White.

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

NEW PHOTO

Israel

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

NEW AWARD

FWA

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

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

Dyson | "Lightcycle"

Broadcast TV spots for Dyson's Lightcycle Task Light.





MAY | 2019

NEW VIDEOS POSTED

White Reaper

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

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Incandescence

"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

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

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Nightswimming

"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

NEW AWARD

5 Gum

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

SHORTLISTED

Shots Creative

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.




JUL | 2018

NEW PHOTOS

Enly

Tia

Melina

Awa

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

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Turn on the Bright Lights

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

NEW VIDEOS POSTED

5 Gum

5 Gum | "Stanford's Regret"

5 Gum

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

NEW VIDEO POSTED

1905 Custom

"1905 Custom" Director's Cut

Branded content for Jos. A. Banks "1905 Custom" featuring Marcel Floruss.





SEP | 2017

NEW VIDEO POSTED

FOUR PAINTINGS

A short exercise in texture using four original paintings.





AUG | 2017

NEW FEATURE

Haley Reinhart

The Clio Awards present the story behind Extra Gum's "Sarah and Juan" and features Daniel's music video for Haley Reinhart.





JUN | 2017

NEW VIDEOS POSTED

Neutrogena

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

NEW AWARDS

The New Mobile Experience

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!


FWA

The 150 Media Stream video Daniel directed with the team at LVTHN was recently named the FWA of the Day.





APR | 2017

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Neutrogena

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

NEW AWARD

JourneyMaker

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

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Regina Spektor

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 BTS Photos

Regina Spektor "Black and White" | Behind-The-Scenes

Black and white film photography shot by Daniel on the set of the shoot.






JAN | 2017

NEW PHOTOS POSTED

Trump

Inauguration Night 2017 | Chicago



Women's March

Women's March 2017 | Chicago





NOV | 2016

NEW FEATURE

Regina Spektor | Red Square

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

NEW FEATURE

School of Seven Bells

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

Haley

Clio

Mya's Story

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

NEW VIDEOS POSTED

School of Seven Bells

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".


Art Institute of Chicago

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 BTS Photos

School of Seven Bells "Signals" | Behind-The-Scenes

Black and white film photography from the set of the "Signals" music video shoot.






AUG | 2016

NEW VIDEOS POSTED

Art Institute of Chicago

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.


Datachi

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

ACTIVATE

Big Noble's "Lady In Gold" Trilogy, directed by Daniel, will be on display at ACTIVATE Chicago this month.





JUL | 2016

ADWEEK AD OF THE DAY

RAID BTS

RAID "Roach Masterpiece" | Directed by Daniel Ryan

"Oh God, Raid Made a Triptych of 'Paintings' Out of 60,000 Dead Roaches."



MAY | 2016

NEW FILM FESTIVAL

Brooklyn 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

Jason Statham

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 BTS Photos

LG "World of Play" | Behind-The-Scenes

Black and white film photography from the set of the "World of Play" commercial shoot.






APR | 2016

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

NEW FILM FESTIVAL

Newport Beach 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

Haley

AAF

Coliseum

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

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Big Noble

'Vikings' | Official Music Video | Directed by Daniel Ryan

The third and final installment of the "Lady In Gold" music video trilogy.





NOV | 2015

MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE

Haley Reinhart

Haley Reinhart

Extra Presents :: "Can't Help Falling In Love" | Directed by Daniel Ryan

Premiere on Billboard


COMING IN EARLY 2016

Big Noble Vikings

Big Noble

"Vikings" | Directed by Daniel Ryan

The third and final installment of the "Lady In Gold" music video trilogy.


NEW AWARD

Epica

Coliseum

Directed & edited by Daniel, the RAID "Coliseum" TV spot received a 2015 Silver Epica Award.





OCT | 2015

COVER ART PHOTOGRAPHY

Haley Reinhart

Haley Reinhart

"Can't Help Falling In Love" | Cover Art Photograph by Daniel Ryan






MAY | 2015

VIDEO PREMIERE EVENT

Biblioteca Nacional de Catalunya

Big Noble

'Vikings' | Official Music Video | Directed by Daniel Ryan

Live premiere at Biblioteca Nacional de Catalunya | Barcelona, Spain






FEB | 2015

VIDEO PREMIERE EVENT

Le Gaite Lyrique

Big Noble

'Autumn' | Official Music Video | Directed by Daniel Ryan

Live premiere at Le Gaîté Lyrique | Paris, France


NEW FEATURES

Fast Company

"A Lytro Camera Was Used To Create This Ominously Elegant Music Video" | Feature on Fast Company


The Mill

"Daniel Ryan Films Big Noble's Music Video with Lytro Camera" | Feature on The Mill Blog





JAN | 2015

NEW VIDEOS POSTED

Big Noble

'Ocean Picture' | Official Music Video | Directed by Daniel Ryan

Premiere on Noisey





NOV | 2014

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

NEW VIDEO POSTED

FITC Amsterdam 2014 Title Sequence | Produced by LVTHN | Directed by Daniel Ryan and Bradon Webb





JUN | 2013

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Smith Westerns | FOR NO ONE Part II | Premiere on Spin





MAY | 2013

NEW VIDEOS POSTED

Smith Westerns | FOR NO ONE | Premiere on Rolling Stone


REGINA SPEKTOR | FOR NO ONE

Regina Spektor | FOR NO ONE | Premiere on FNO.tv





APR | 2013

NEW VIDEO POSTED

In A Sense

Young Man | 'In A Sense' Official Music Video Directed by Daniel Ryan | Premiere on MTV's The Hive



MAR | 2013

NEW VIDEO POSTED

CODY CHESNUTT | FOR NO ONE

Cody ChesnuTT | FOR NO ONE | Premiere on FNO.tv



NOV | 2012

NEW VIDEO POSTED

'Lilith' | Short Film Trailer Directed by Daniel Ryan & LVTHN | Premiere at PauseFest in Melbourne, Aus



SEP | 2012

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 | Red Square

Regina Spektor | CNN Interview featuring live video & photography from Moscow by Daniel Ryan.



JUN | 2012

NEW VIDEO POSTED

EXITMUSIC | FOR NO ONE

Exitmusic | FOR NO ONE premiere on Spin.



MAY | 2012

NEW VIDEO POSTED

SVIIB | FOR NO ONE

School of Seven Bells | FOR NO ONE



APR | 2012

NEW VIDEOS POSTED


Timelapse of HP Projection Mapping Event with LVTHN


HP 'Play Big' Projection Mapping Event with LVTHN | Directed & Edited by Daniel Ryan


The_Holy_Smoke

Tigerbombers (Hong Kong) | The Holy Smoke


MAR | 2012

NEW VIDEO POSTED


EMPIRES | Garage Hymns Promo



JAN | 2012

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Ladytron | FOR NO ONE

Ladytron | FOR NO ONE



DEC | 2011

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Girls | FOR NO ONE

Girls | FOR NO ONE


NOV | 2011

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

Neon Indian | FOR NO ONE (Co-Premiered on NPR & Wired)


JUL | 2011

NEW VIDEOS POSTED

Suuns | FOR NO ONE

Suuns | FOR NO ONE

 


amon/

Visualizing ISAM | Direction & Editorial by Daniel Ryan


MAY | 2011

NEW VIDEO POSTED

The Black Angels | FOR NO ONE

The Black Angels | FOR NO ONE

Check out the premiere on NME.com.

 


APR | 2011

NEW VIDEO POSTED

British Sea Power | FOR NO ONE

British Sea Power | FOR NO ONE

 


MAR | 2011

NEW GALLERY POSTED

INTERPOL STILLS

Interpol | Image Gallery

 


FEB | 2011

NEW VIDEO POSTED

The Besnard Lakes | FOR NO ONE

The Besnard Lakes | FOR NO ONE

Check out the premiere on P4K.

 


DEC | 2010

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Clinic | FOR NO ONE

Clinic | FOR NO ONE

Check out the premiere on P4K.


NEW VIDEO POSTED

Astronaut Love Triangle

The Streets on Fire | Astronaut Love Triangle

 


NOV | 2010

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Bang

Empires | Bang

 


OCT | 2010

NEW VIDEO POSTED

galère - a video installation


NEW VIDEO POSTED

Titus Andronicus | FOR NO ONE

Titus Andronicus | FOR NO ONE





AUG | 2010

NEW VIDEO POSTED

Delorean | FOR NO ONE

Delorean | FOR NO ONE






MAY | 2010

NEW VIDEO POSTED


Harlem | FOR NO ONE

Harlem | FOR NO ONE






APR | 2010

NEW SERIES LAUNCH

FOR NO ONE

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

NEW VIDEO POSTED

still from the music video primary colours

The Horrors | LIVE

 


FEB | 09

small boy in a suit standing in the dark

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
Kill Hannah | The Metro | Chicago, IL




OCT | 08

NEW VIDEO POSTED

still from the video stay

Dot Dot Dot | 'Stay'




SEP | 08




SEP | 08

Interpol audio/video installation from the Our Love To Admire Tour | Directed by Daniel Ryan

Click HERE to view.

Photo courtesy of Flavia Ferrucci

 




AUG | 08

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