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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.
Language
Danish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Director
January 1, 2026 - PresentDirected 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, 2023Wrote 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, 2016Directed 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, 2014Advertising film; wrote script and directed.
Director at Asta Film ApS
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Music 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, 2010Short film for 2PM models; wrote script and directed.
Director at Asta Film ApS
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Feature film Broderskab; co-wrote the manuscript with Rasmus Birch; directed.
Director at Asta Film ApS
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Short film A Night Out; wrote script and directed.
Director at Munji Produktion
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Lad Dem Hænge (Lad Dem Hænge) – music video; wrote script and directed.
Director at Zentropa Produktion 2
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Os / Tilhørsforhold – short film; script and direction; co-produced with Zentropa Produktion 2.
Director at Munji Produktion / Zentropa
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Drama Queen – music video; wrote script and directed.
Director at Munji Produktion
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Min Mors Kærlighed – short film; wrote script and directed.
Director at Zentropa Produktion 2
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Forget-Me-Not – short film; wrote script and directed.
Director at Zentropa Produktion 2 / Munji Produktion
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004Rød Mand Stå – short film; wrote script and directed.
Director at Zentropa Produktion 2
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Marcus – short film; wrote script and directed.
Director at Rats
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Telmore reklamefilm; directed.
Director at Munji Produktion
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Tjes Boogie – music video; directed.
Director at 2PM / Peter Damgaard
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 20032PM Modelmanagement promovideo; wrote script and directed.
Photographer at Bak Optics
January 1, 2021 - PresentProduct photography and video for ads and website.
Photographer at Copenhagen Bikefit
January 1, 2015 - PresentProduct photography and video for ads and website.
Photographer at Copenhagen Bike Show
January 1, 2025 - PresentProduct photography and video for ads and website.
Photographer at Kontrafej
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023School photos, portrait and group photos.
Photographer at Oakley
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Editorial reportage photography for the American performance eyewear brand.
Photographer at Amnesty International
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Photography campaigns ( Tina Dickow / The Raveonettes )
Photographer at Amnesty International
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Photography campaigns ( The Raveonettes )
Photographer at Modefotograf
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2003Photographer and photo campaigns for magazines such as Elle, Euroman, Eurowoman, Sirene, Revolver, etc.
Sales Manager at Salling Group
January 1, 2024 - PresentSales management role in a major Danish retail group.
Education
Masterclass at Det Kongelige Danske Filmskole
January 1, 2008 - April 29, 2026Masterclass at Det Kongelige Danske Filmskole
January 1, 2005 - April 29, 2026Filmlinjen at Københavns Mediedaghøjskole
January 1, 2002 - April 29, 2026Fotolinjen at Skolen for fotografi
January 1, 2001 - April 29, 2026Fotolinjen at Daghøjskolen K.U.B.A.
January 1, 1995 - April 29, 2026Højskole at Testrup Højskole
January 1, 1994 - April 29, 2026Qualifications
Masterclass with William Esper
January 1, 2008 - April 29, 2026Masterclass with Christopher Doyle
January 1, 2005 - April 29, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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