Director Dan Smith Joins Mendoza Films

BAFTA award winning Director Dan Smith has joined the roster at Mendoza Films. Previously Dan has directed documentaries, dramas and commercials.

In 2014 he was nominated for the BAFTA award for breakthrough talent and his film went on to win the Specialist/Factual award for David Attenborough’s ‘Natural History Museum Alive’. The film was the first to be delivered in 4K and 3D and has subsequently been made into an IMAX film for theatrical release.

Dan is best known for his work directing CGi creatures, but more recently has branched out into the virtual reality arena. His passion for this growing technique has seen him shoot his first hybrid VR short film FLYSPY, which has just been released.

Dan hopes to broaden VR’s popularity and use his expertise to work alongside advertisers as they venture into the exciting world of virtual reality.

His skills as a Director were honed during his career as an Editor. This experience explains his ability to engage viewers and develop dramatic visual storytelling.

Of Dan’s arrival at Mendoza Films, Debby Mendoza says:

“I’m delighted to welcome such a talent as Dan to Mendoza’s roster. His knowledge of CGi and VR makes him an exciting addition. We’re really looking forward to working with Dan and seeking out new opportunities”