I am a director and editor with over 10 years of experience in exploring the audiovisual language. I have continuously expanded my studies in Chile, Cuba, and Spain, thanks to diverse scholarships. My work spans various formats including short films, feature films, music videos, and experimental pieces. I merge my vision as an editor and artistic director with a sober, detailed, and versatile style. I am passionate about my craft and strive to deliver work that reflects both creativity and precision. I have experience working with diverse projects and continue to develop my skills and knowledge within the industry.

Daniela López Lugo

I am a director and editor with over 10 years of experience in exploring the audiovisual language. I have continuously expanded my studies in Chile, Cuba, and Spain, thanks to diverse scholarships. My work spans various formats including short films, feature films, music videos, and experimental pieces. I merge my vision as an editor and artistic director with a sober, detailed, and versatile style. I am passionate about my craft and strive to deliver work that reflects both creativity and precision. I have experience working with diverse projects and continue to develop my skills and knowledge within the industry.

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I am a director and editor with over 10 years of experience in exploring the audiovisual language. I have continuously expanded my studies in Chile, Cuba, and Spain, thanks to diverse scholarships. My work spans various formats including short films, feature films, music videos, and experimental pieces. I merge my vision as an editor and artistic director with a sober, detailed, and versatile style.

I am passionate about my craft and strive to deliver work that reflects both creativity and precision. I have experience working with diverse projects and continue to develop my skills and knowledge within the industry.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Director, Screenwriter, and Editor at EL MILAGRO
December 31, 2019 - August 26, 2025
Directed, scripted, and edited a short film that won the Vision Critique Prize at the RedFecI Festival, received an honorable mention at SANFIC 15, and was selected for FICG 35 and Cannes Short Film Corner, among other accolades.
Director, Writer, and Editor at MAL/PA’QUE/ANTIFADANCE/CACEROLAZO
December 31, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Directed, wrote, and edited music videos for rapper Ana Tijoux, a Grammy-nominated artist. Received an honorable mention at the IN-EDIT Festival in 2020. Conducted a film workshop at the University of Chile for Production Design students.
Filmmaker at UN REINO IMAGINADO - Co-editor
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-editor of a feature film in the post-production stage, working under the direction of Eduardo Bunster and Belén Abárza.
Integral Filmmaker at TREMOR
December 31, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Created a short film presented at the Reina Sofía Museum. Set in La Palma, Canary Islands, against the backdrop of a memorable volcanic eruption.
Filmmaker in Film and TV
December 31, 2011 - August 26, 2025
Worked from 2006 to 2011 after graduating with honors with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Communication at the University of Chile.

Education

MASTER IN DIRECTING DIGITAL CINEMA at EFTI
September 9, 2021 - October 10, 2023
SPAIN
Bachelor's Degree in Social Communication at University of Chile
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Master's in Digital Film Direction at International School of Photography and Film, EFTI, Madrid
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Advanced Studies Workshop: Cinematic Staging: Actor, Space, and Camera at International School of Film and TV (EICTV), San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Advanced Studies Workshop: Art Direction at International School of Film and TV (EICTV), San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

INTERNATIONAL EMMY NOMINATED
November 26, 2024 - November 26, 2024
INTERNATIONAL EMMY NOMINATED FOR DIRECTING SERIES

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Other
    paper THE MIRACLE

    Director, screenwriter, and editor recognized for a short film that won the Vision Critique Prize at the RedFeci Festival, received an honorable mention at SANFIC15, and was selected for FICG35 and Cannes Short Film Corner, among other accolades.

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