Short Films

Original narrative works exploring character, atmosphere, and the quiet tensions that shape human experience.

Hero still from P.O.V short film featuring Sadiya Ismail, with Daniel da Trindade as Assistant Director.Hero still from P.O.V short film featuring Sadiya Ismail, with Daniel da Trindade as Assistant Director.

2025

Still from The City Cradled in Mist and Memory, directed by Daniel da Trindade.Still from The City Cradled in Mist and Memory, directed by Daniel da Trindade.

2025

Featured still from Women Extraordinary, a short film written by Daniel da Trindade.Featured still from Women Extraordinary, a short film written by Daniel da Trindade.

2022

2021

Trailer still from Kamdothi: Of Dust and Longing, a short film by Daniel da Trindade.Trailer still from Kamdothi: Of Dust and Longing, a short film by Daniel da Trindade.

2024

Cinematic frame from the short film Grief directed by Daniel da Trindade showing a man drinking in warm lamp light.Cinematic frame from the short film Grief directed by Daniel da Trindade showing a man drinking in warm lamp light.

2026

Portrait of a farmer smiling in warm sunlight, wearing a wide-brim hat outdoors.Portrait of a farmer smiling in warm sunlight, wearing a wide-brim hat outdoors.

2026

Documentaries

Observational and impact-driven films capturing real lives, communities, and moments of cultural significance.

2026

Featured still from Joy of the Arts docuseries, written and directed by Daniel da Trindade.Featured still from Joy of the Arts docuseries, written and directed by Daniel da Trindade.

2025

Featured still from Tumaini Festival documentary directed by Daniel da Trindade.Featured still from Tumaini Festival documentary directed by Daniel da Trindade.

2023

2022

Music Videos

Visual interpretations of sound and rhythm, translating music into cinematic imagery and movement.

Paul Kachala appearing in Wabwino music video by Paul Clement filmed by camera operator Daniel da Trindade.Paul Kachala appearing in Wabwino music video by Paul Clement filmed by camera operator Daniel da Trindade.

2026

2020

Cinematic still from LOCO by DJ Chmba and Blasto, directed by Daniel da Trindade.Cinematic still from LOCO by DJ Chmba and Blasto, directed by Daniel da Trindade.

2021

Trailers

Short cinematic previews designed to capture tone, story, and anticipation in a single moment.

Scene from Film Africa Festival trailer project edited by Daniel da Trindade.Scene from Film Africa Festival trailer project edited by Daniel da Trindade.

2025

Trailer still from Kamdothi: Of Dust and Longing, a short film by Daniel da Trindade.Trailer still from Kamdothi: Of Dust and Longing, a short film by Daniel da Trindade.

2024