Daniel L. Martin
Directing
Biography
Daniel is the recipient of the prestigious BBC Film Scholarship. A graduate of the National Film and Television School’s Directing Fiction course (2025), he is known for crafting immersive cinematic worlds that balance delicate poeticism with a looming sense of dread. With a foundation in production design, Daniel is a meticulous world-builder, shaping films that are as visually evocative as they are narratively compelling. His work is filled with rich visual texture and imaginative creative choices, often featuring surreal and uncanny imagery. A lover of imaginary creatures, he frequently incorporates them into his films, using them as both narrative and symbolic elements. Committed to the artistry of practical effects, he strives to capture the extraordinary in-camera, preserving the tangible weight of his worlds. His storytelling is steeped in the influences of Japanese cinema, particularly the works of Hayao Miyazaki, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, and Satoshi Kon. A genre filmmaker at heart, his work spans horror, mystery, fantasy, and thriller, enveloping audiences in richly atmospheric and sinister narratives. His aim is always to create films that remain accessible to audiences while inviting them into a world of mystery and intrigue.
Known For
Sophie's 18th birthday becomes a bloodbath when monsters descend upon her house, devouring the guests and killing anyone who tries to leave. To survive the night, Sophie must face her destiny: monsters are real and she's the only one who can stop them.
Book of Monsters
Nick investigates the recent passing of his life-long best friend as not everything is as it appears to be.
Comforting A Dying Rabbit
Haunted by his past, Connell returns to his abandoned childhood home. Inside, he awakens Pluto, a towering anthropomorphic teddy bear tied to his buried memories and unresolved trauma. As Pluto pursues him through the house, Connell is forced to confront a series of nightmarish visions from his childhood - bringing him closer to the guilt that has consumed him his entire life. Equal parts haunting and redemptive, this story explores the weight of grief and the courage it takes to confront our deepest wounds.
Sunset on Pluto
A rundown farm becomes the stage for a transformative journey as March, a young farmer, grapples with a newfound curse. Struggling to conceal his nightly transformations from his father, tensions rise until a climactic revelation forces father and son to confront the truth.