Hi there! I’m Dani Calvo, a passionate documentary filmmaker and social communicator from Costa Rica. My journey started at the Universidad de Costa Rica, where I studied Social Communication and dove into various film projects that fueled my love for storytelling.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to work as a director of photography and video editor in places like Kenya, The Bahamas, and of course, Costa Rica. I find great joy in working on projects that have a meaningful impact and contribute to important causes.
My work has been showcased at festivals like the Ludico Film Festival and the Costa Rica International Film Festival, which has been an amazing experience and has inspired me to keep pushing the boundaries of my craft.
Thanks for visiting my page. I’d love to connect and explore how we can collaborate on projects that aim to make a positive difference.
EDUCATION
Currently - Lic. Strategic communication, Universidad de Costa Rica.
2017- 2023- Bach. Social Communication, Universidad de Costa Rica.
- Excellence Scholarship 2018-2019-2020-2021
- Students Association 2018-2019
May 2021- Camera assistant course - Lumbre Colectiva/ ACC Chile.
EXPERIENCE
May 2024 - Director of Photography on Feature Short Film "Sikilizeni" in Kenya - Girl Rising.
December 2023 - Currently - Media Manager at Girl Rising.
August 2022- December 2023 - Marketing Assistant at Toucan Rescue Ranch.
June 2023 - Director of Photography and Video Editor on Feature Short Film "See My Island" in The Bahamas. - Girl Rising.
April 2023 - Director of Photography and Video Editor on Short Film "Women of the Mangrove" - Girl Rising. (CRFIC Official Selection 2024 & Ludico Festival Official Selection 2024)
Jan 2023 - Video Editor of Short Film "El camino de Non Cuanxa".
July 2022- Video Editor of Short Film "Agua Para Mi Memoria."
Jan 2019 - Jan 2022- Video Editor and Videographer at Palabra de Mujer, Canal UCR.
Mar 2020- Jan 2022 - Content Creator - Video Editor at Sobre la Mesa, Canal UCR.
Oct 2021- Freelance Video Producer of Alelí Crowdfunding Campaign.
Oct 2021- Camera Assistant of Short Film "Reflejos Comunes" (CRFIC Official Selection 2022)
May- Sept 2021- Internship - Communication Dpt. at Centro de Comunicación Educativa Voces Nuestras
May 2021- 2nd Camera Assistant of Videoclip "Mientras todo pasa" - Flower Thief ft Emma Brott (London Music Video Festival Official Selection 2022)
April 2021- Internship- Production Assistant at Audiovisuales UNED
March 2021- Director of Short Film "Una Canción" (Ludico Festival Official Selection 2021 - Honorable Mention)
Mar 2021- Director of Photography of Short Film "INSIDE-TRANCE."
2020 - Filmmaker at Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad de Costa Rica.
Nov 2019- Video production assistant of Videoclip "Naufragios" - Dylan Thomas.
Nov 2019 - Director of Photography and Editor of Short Film ”Meridre Ngäbere Kra Sribegää Waires.”
May 2018 - Director of Photography and Editor of Short Film “Alicia es Fabián” (Winner Festival Audiovisual Luces, cámara y educación")