Daniel Merino Villavicencio is a Cuban American Filmmaker based in New York. His first short film "Sweet Pea & Glass" a stylized animation/live-action hybrid, won him the Festival of Cinema NYC's Audience Choice Award for best short film.

Daniel began his career during the COVID-19 pandemic. He worked any job he could find in every department. Although he works mainly with camera today, his past experiences give him a holistic perspective on the production process. 

Obsessed with all things geek; Fantasy, Anime, Video Games, etc. Daniel grew up an outsider and thus enjoys telling stories that highlight second chances, underdogs, and overlooked characters with stories begging to be told.