Using the folklore, history and culture of my home-country in Scotland, I create compelling genre narratives that contain substance and reflect on modern issues.
Daniel Maslen is a graduate student filmmaker from Glasgow Clyde College and a 1st Degree alumni from Ravensbourne University, London. During his time in higher education, Daniel built a varied portfolio of dramatic shorts and has been nominated for numerous awards.
Alongside filmmaking, Daniel is also a competitive Strongman, competing in multiple competitions such as South East England's Strongest Man. He actively uses the folklore and culture surrounding his sport to create historical and genre content.
After leaving higher education, Daniel has set up as a freelance director and creates an array of genre narrative content. His most recent film, 'Konungr' has won, made official selection and been nominated for awards in 17 festivals worldwide.
Finalist
Viking Short Film | Konungr
Iconic Images Film Festival
Vilnius
2023
Nominee: Best Miniature Film
Viking Short Film | Konungr
FUSE Film Awards
London
2022
Award Winner: Best Historical Film
Viking Short Film | Konungr
Best Indie Film Awards
London
2022
Official Selection
Viking Short Film | Konungr
Kosice International Film Festival
Kosice
2022
Official Selection
Viking Short Film | Konungr
Anatolia International Film Festival
Istanbul
2021
Official Selection
Viking Short Film | Konungr
London International Filmmakers Festival
London
2021
Official Selection
Viking Short Film | Konungr
Berlin Flash Film Festival
Berlin
2021
Official Selection
Viking Short Film | Konungr
300 Seconds Film Festival
Toronto
2021
Finalist
Viking Short Film | Konungr
Rotterdam Independent Film Festival
Rotterdam
2021
Official Selection
Viking Short Film | Konungr
Berlin Shorts Award
Berlin
2021
Official Selection
Viking Short Film | Konungr
London Indie Short Festival of 24 Frames
London
2021
Nominated: Best Fantasy
Viking Short Film | Konungr
Paris Film Festival
Paris
2021
Official Selection
Viking Short Film | Konungr
The Exposure Film Festival
Online
2021
Official Selection
Viking Short Film | Konungr
Golden Bridge Istanbul Short Film Festival
Istanbul
2021
Round 1 Qualifier
Viking Short Film | Konungr
Wild Indie Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival
Greenwich
2021
Shortlisted
Viking Short Film | Konungr
Whouknow Creative Festival
Glasgow
2021
Official Selection
Viking Short Film | Konungr
Phoenix Film Festival
Maple
2021
Nominated: Best Student Film, Nominated: Best Drama
Short Film | Telephonic
FilmG Open Awards
City Halls: Candleriggs, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G1 1NQ
2015
College
Glasgow Clyde College
HND - Creative Industries: Television
20142016
College
Ravensbourne University
Bachelors - Digital Film Production
20172019
Birth Date
March 3, 1996
Birth City
London
Current City
Glasgow
Hometown
Aberfeldy
Height
5' 11''
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Eye Color
Hazel
Using the folklore, history and culture of my home-country in Scotland, I create compelling genre narratives that contain substance and reflect on modern issues.
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