Austrian-born cinematographer Daniel Dajakaj graduated with a degree in Media Technique at the University of Applied Sciences in Lower Austria.
His experience as a DoP ranges from commercials, music videos, short-form narrative films and documentaries.
He takes great pride in executing pre-visualized concepts, but also finds it rewarding when circumstances shift and opportunities arise to improvise.
For Daniel, it is key to craft the visual style based on the story and the director’s intentions. His visualization style helps each project leave a unique signature. He dives deep into the script in accordance to the director’s vision and research. He then takes passionate care in maintaining the vision through Post Production.
Nightshift, a neon noir series for the streaming platform A1 Now, marked his narrative mini-series debut.
A milestone of his career was the Academy Award winning Documentary Feature Film “Navalny”, in which he participated as a camera operator.
Monika Jungwirth
Extremely passionate and always bringing great vibes on set. My fav DoP of choice!
Vicktoria Windhab
Great ideas, constructive discussions and always fun to be with!
Timea Fidler
Daniel dedicates himself to his projects with deep passion, which makes an honest creative exchange possible and is highly reflected in the end result. Working with Daniel is always an enrichment.
Mike Kren
I love working with Daniel. No matter how tricky the shot or how stressful the situation, he is always calm and makes things possible. And when I think I have a good idea for a shot, he makes it even better. This focused, collaborative approach is exactly what I am looking for when working with a DOP. Daniel’s got your back!