Daniela Stephan is a writer-director and photographer from Beirut, currently based in London. Her stories carry a strong rebel voice, consistently exploring themes of identity, intergenerational trauma, and socio-political challenges. Her short film "The Sun Sets On Beirut" has been selected for over 15 international festivals, including Oscar®, BAFTA, and EFA qualifying festivals, and has received numerous awards. Daniela’s work includes features with Louisa Ballou, Feng Chang Weng, and Desmond & Dempsey. Her photography has been exhibited at Carl Hansen & Søn in Paris, and she has an upcoming exhibition in August at the prestigious Art District Gallery in Beirut. She is currently developing her first feature film.

EDUCATION

London Film School
2018 – 2021 | London
MA in Filmmaking specialisations in Writing and Directing

Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts
2015 – 2018 | Beirut
Bachelor’s in Filmmaking

Group Exhibitions
Carl Hanson and Son August 2023 - September 2023
Art District Gallery - August 2024 - September 2024

Press Coverage

https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1366421/daniela-stephan-cineaste-dune-generation-en-colere.html
https://icibeyrouth.com/culture/292861
https://mubi.com/fr/cast/daniela-stephan?castSlug=daniela-stephan
https://mad-distribution.film/directors/4051525729757.php