As the prestigious London Film Institute’s youngest ever graduate of its highly competitive Film, Video and Graphic Arts curriculum, Daniel gained his BA (Hons.) in 1998 before resettling to Australia in 2000. Here he received immediate peer recognition for his editing work at the Australasian Television Awards, as well as also being celebrated at the London International Advertising Awards; leading him on to projects in the UK, the US and beyond.

This wealth of experience made the transition to directing seamless, as Mitchell filmed his own short story ‘Triple Concerto In D Minor’ which went on to have screenings at the Montreal, Seattle, Chicago and London film festivals. The film’s cumulative success came when it qualified for the Narrative Short Film Category at the Academy Awards.

Daniel has gone on to direct major commercial campaigns for prestigious brands such as Intercontinental Hotel Group, Qantas, Square, Kathmandu, Telstra and Airbnb.

A gifted storyteller who is passionate about his craft, Mitchell had his talents recognised by BAFTA in 2014 when they offered him membership as well as domestically in 2016 when he was lettered ASE.