Personal details
- Height: 6′ 3½″ (1.92 m)
- Birth Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Professions: Cinematographer, Director
Dan Stilling, straight out of Copenhagen, is one of those names you might not know off the top of your head, but you’ve definitely seen his work lighting up the big screen. Born in Denmark’s capital, he’s carved out a spot for himself as a sharp-eyed cinematographer and director. Not just some camera guy, either—he’s got credits on heavy hitters like “The Martian” (2015), where Ridley Scott needed visuals that looked literally out of this world. And yeah, Stilling delivered. That whole “lost on Mars” vibe? Thank him for making it look so damn real. Then there’s “Woman in Motion” (2019), a documentary that’s honestly super inspiring. It tells the story of Nichelle Nichols (yeah, Uhura from Star Trek) and her work with NASA. This one’s got a totally different feel—less sci-fi, more real-life heroism—but the visuals still pop. Stilling knows how to make a story move, whether it's a blockbuster or a doc. Looking ahead, he’s credited on “Valiant One” (2025), which people are already buzzing about even though it hasn’t dropped yet. If his past work is any indication, you can expect something visually killer—probably more of that immersive style that pulls you right in. Basically, Dan Stilling’s the guy directors call when they want their film to actually look as good as it reads on paper. This dude’s cinematic fingerprint is all over some of the coolest projects of the last decade, and he keeps leveling up. Denmark should be proud.
NaturePlay snagged the Best Cinematography award at Indie Film Fest, and honestly, it’s easy to see why. This movie is a total visual feast, with scenes that kind of feel like they’re straight out of a dream. It dives into the world of kids and nature—no flashy CGI, just pure, raw beauty from forests, rivers, and wild open spaces. The camera work? Absolutely wild, in a good way. There’s this almost poetic rhythm to how the shots move, like the filmmakers are just letting the natural world do its thing while the lens quietly captures all those little moments we usually miss. You’ll see sunlight flickering through leaves, muddy boots splashing in puddles, and big skies that make you wanna run outside. The vibe is super immersive—almost like you’re there, tagging along. No wonder the judges handed over that award. It’s a love letter to Mother Nature and childhood, all wrapped up in some seriously gorgeous visuals.
6′ 3½″ (1.92 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Copenhagen, Denmark