Feature Films ∙ Television ∙ Commercials
Based in Budapest. Working internationally.
Daniel Garas is a Budapest-based Director of Photography working internationally across feature films, premium television and commercials. His recent work includes István Szabó’s Embers, photographed on 35mm film and starring Ralph Fiennes and Viggo Mortensen, and the ten-part historical drama Rise of the Raven, on which he served as Lead Director of Photography. Alongside his narrative work, Daniel has maintained an extensive international career as a commercial cinematographer, with significant experience in India, the Middle East and across Europe. His feature Valan – Valley of Angels received the Best Cinematography Award at the Hungarian Film Festival.
Embers
Director of Photography
Directed by István Szabó
Starring Ralph Fiennes & Viggo Mortensen
Adapted from Sándor Márai’s novel Embers, the film explores friendship, loyalty and the unresolved tensions of the past.
Photographed on 35mm film.
Currently in post-production.
Rise Of The Raven
Lead Director of Photography
10 × 50 min historical drama
Directors: Robert Dornhelm, Attila Szász, Orsi Nagypál, Balázs Lengyel Production companies: National Film Institute, Beta Films, Serendipity Films
Valan - The Valley Of Angels
Director of Photography
Feature Film directed by Béla Bagota
An atmospheric crime drama set against the stark winter landscapes of Transylvania, built around naturalistic light, muted color and a restrained visual language.
Best Cinematography Award
Omoda
Commercial Directed by Sebastien Praznoczy
Shot using virtual production with LED wall
Mc Donald’s
Commercials Directed by Justin Reardon
Pepsi - Commercial
Directed by Vivek Kakkad