Daniel Levin
Daniel Levin’s filmography is honestly a wild mix, and if you haven’t checked out his stuff yet, you’re missing out. So, Lion (2016) is probably the one that really put his name out there. Seriously, this film just grabs you by the heartstrings and doesn’t let go. It’s all about this young guy, Saroo, who gets separated from his family in India as a little kid. He ends up adopted by an Australian couple, grows up, but never quite shakes that need to find his birth family. And man, when he starts using Google Earth to track them down? The tension and raw emotion just explode. The movie’s got Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman—some real heavy hitters, and the storytelling is just top-tier.
Then there’s Christmas at Plumhill Manor (2024), which is a totally different vibe. Think warm, cozy, maybe a little cheesy, but in the best holiday movie kind of way. The whole thing is set in this picturesque manor, and it’s full of all those festive tropes—family drama, romance, second chances, you know the drill. But there’s something genuine about how it all comes together, not just another cookie-cutter Christmas flick.
Hollow in the Land (2017) flips the script again. This one’s more of a gritty, small-town mystery. It’s moody, dark, and keeps you guessing. You’ve got this woman searching for her missing brother in a town where everyone seems to have secrets. It’s tense, a little rough around the edges, with a vibe that’ll definitely keep you on your toes. Levin’s work bounces around genres, but there’s always this emotional core that hits hard.