Hi, my name is Nicolo Donato. I’m a Danish photographer and filmmaker based in Copenhagen. I write, direct and shoot short and feature films, music videos and commercials, often collaborating with writers and actors to bring ideas to life. My work blends documentary and artistic storytelling, with a focus on human relationships and visual poetry. Over the years I’ve been recognized with Bodil and Robert nominations for Fuglene Over Sundet, and my projects have been included in educational materials. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of filmmakers and photographers, and I continue to mix directing, cinematography and photography in diverse projects.

Nicolo Donato

Hi, my name is Nicolo Donato. I’m a Danish photographer and filmmaker based in Copenhagen. I write, direct and shoot short and feature films, music videos and commercials, often collaborating with writers and actors to bring ideas to life. My work blends documentary and artistic storytelling, with a focus on human relationships and visual poetry. Over the years I’ve been recognized with Bodil and Robert nominations for Fuglene Over Sundet, and my projects have been included in educational materials. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of filmmakers and photographers, and I continue to mix directing, cinematography and photography in diverse projects.

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Hi, my name is Nicolo Donato. I’m a Danish photographer and filmmaker based in Copenhagen. I write, direct and shoot short and feature films, music videos and commercials, often collaborating with writers and actors to bring ideas to life. My work blends documentary and artistic storytelling, with a focus on human relationships and visual poetry.

Over the years I’ve been recognized with Bodil and Robert nominations for Fuglene Over Sundet, and my projects have been included in educational materials. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of filmmakers and photographers, and I continue to mix directing, cinematography and photography in diverse projects.

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Language

Danish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Director
January 1, 2026 - Present
Directed and photographed The Hanged Man, a short/art film with Jesper 'Jokeren' Dahl; co-wrote the manuscript with Dahl; responsible for directing and photography.
Director at Asta Film ApS
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Wrote the manuscript and directed the short film The Time After; produced by Asta Film ApS.
Director at SF Studios Productions
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Directed the feature film Fuglene Over Sundet; co-writer; produced by SF Studios Productions. Included in Filmcentralens undervisningsmaterialer; Bodil and Robert Prize nominations.
Director at Club Øresundsbron
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Advertising film; wrote script and directed.
Director at Asta Film ApS
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Music video for You Are (Du er) with Sonja Richter and Søren Huss; wrote script and directed.
Director at 2PM / VMAN
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Short film for 2PM models; wrote script and directed.
Director at Asta Film ApS
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Feature film Broderskab; co-wrote the manuscript with Rasmus Birch; directed.
Director at Asta Film ApS
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Short film A Night Out; wrote script and directed.
Director at Munji Produktion
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Lad Dem Hænge (Lad Dem Hænge) – music video; wrote script and directed.
Director at Zentropa Produktion 2
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Os / Tilhørsforhold – short film; script and direction; co-produced with Zentropa Produktion 2.
Director at Munji Produktion / Zentropa
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Drama Queen – music video; wrote script and directed.
Director at Munji Produktion
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Min Mors Kærlighed – short film; wrote script and directed.
Director at Zentropa Produktion 2
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Forget-Me-Not – short film; wrote script and directed.
Director at Zentropa Produktion 2 / Munji Produktion
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Rød Mand Stå – short film; wrote script and directed.
Director at Zentropa Produktion 2
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Marcus – short film; wrote script and directed.
Director at Rats
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Telmore reklamefilm; directed.
Director at Munji Produktion
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Tjes Boogie – music video; directed.
Director at 2PM / Peter Damgaard
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
2PM Modelmanagement promovideo; wrote script and directed.
Photographer at Bak Optics
January 1, 2021 - Present
Product photography and video for ads and website.
Photographer at Copenhagen Bikefit
January 1, 2015 - Present
Product photography and video for ads and website.
Photographer at Copenhagen Bike Show
January 1, 2025 - Present
Product photography and video for ads and website.
Photographer at Kontrafej
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
School photos, portrait and group photos.
Photographer at Oakley
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Editorial reportage photography for the American performance eyewear brand.
Photographer at Amnesty International
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Photography campaigns ( Tina Dickow / The Raveonettes )
Photographer at Amnesty International
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Photography campaigns ( The Raveonettes )
Photographer at Modefotograf
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2003
Photographer and photo campaigns for magazines such as Elle, Euroman, Eurowoman, Sirene, Revolver, etc.
Sales Manager at Salling Group
January 1, 2024 - Present
Sales management role in a major Danish retail group.

Education

Masterclass at Det Kongelige Danske Filmskole
January 1, 2008 - April 29, 2026
Masterclass at Det Kongelige Danske Filmskole
January 1, 2005 - April 29, 2026
Filmlinjen at Københavns Mediedaghøjskole
January 1, 2002 - April 29, 2026
Fotolinjen at Skolen for fotografi
January 1, 2001 - April 29, 2026
Fotolinjen at Daghøjskolen K.U.B.A.
January 1, 1995 - April 29, 2026
Højskole at Testrup Højskole
January 1, 1994 - April 29, 2026

Qualifications

Masterclass with William Esper
January 1, 2008 - April 29, 2026
Masterclass with Christopher Doyle
January 1, 2005 - April 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services