Daniela Creutz is a filmmaker, author, and visionary voice in contemporary cinema. Her journey bridges continents and consciousness—rooted in Germany, shaped by New York, and inspired by the timeless rhythms of India. She studied Film and Communication Design in Munich before continuing her film education at New York University and the New York Film Academy.

Her body of work moves fluidly between fiction and documentary, always guided by a deep curiosity for the human experience. From Nobel Voices, a 33-part series with Nobel Laureates for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., to her internationally screened short films Captivated and Conman, her storytelling carries both elegance and edge. With Currents of Life, a 10-part series exploring Germany and Islam, and her award-winning feature documentary Arranged Happiness—a poetic lens on love and tradition in India—Daniela brings global themes into intimate focus. The film received honors across continents, including the Special Jury Award at the Al Jazeera Film Festival (Qatar), the Director’s Vision Award at the International Indian Film Festival in Stuttgart, Best Documentary at the Imagine India Film Festival (Madrid), Best Directing at the Philadelphia Film Festival, a Top 10 Audience Pick at the Cinema Novo Film Festival in Belgium, and a nomination for the Juliane Bartel Media Award in Germany.

As a director, she listens beyond words. As a writer, she translates essence into image. Her work is nourished by years of spiritual practice, travels through sacred landscapes, and a commitment to inner growth as a source of creative power.

A longtime member of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Directors Guild of Germany (BVR), Daniela also serves regularly as a film festival jury member, including as Jury President at the 2018 Metropolis Director’s Guild Awards.

She is currently developing a new slate of projects exploring female empowerment, youth resilience, and intercultural identity — while continuing her work as an author and speaker on creativity, feminine leadership, and spiritual transformation.

Selected Filmography

Documentary

• Arranged Happiness (90 min) – Multiple international awards including Special Jury Award (Al Jazeera), Best Directing (Philadelphia), Best Documentary (Madrid)
• Nobel Voices (33 segments) – Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC
• Currents of Life (10-part series) – Germany and Islam
• LEA-X5, Generation Klima, Gemeinsam statt einsam, Blissful Yearning, Einmal Himmel und zurück, and more…

Fiction

• Captivated – International short film success
• Con Man – Audience Award, Oldenburg International Film Festival
• Monger’s Cut – Cinematographer

Screenwriting

• Buzz Killers – Screenplay finalist at Scriptmag’s Open Door Contest
• Khula Panchee – Marry Me! – Feature screenplay in development
• Share – 10-part TV/web series (co-written with Randi Barros)
• Mukunda – Children’s film and book project in development

Awards & Notables

• Jury President, Metropolis Director’s Guild Awards, Germany
• Jury Member, Imagineindia International Film Festival (2020–2025), Al Jazeera Doc Festival, Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
• Best Directing, Philadelphia Doc Film Festival (Arranged Happiness)
• Audience Pick, Cinema Novo, Belgium (Arranged Happiness)
• Golden Palm Award, Mexico Int. Film Festival
• Special Jury Award, Al Jazeera (Arranged Happiness)
• Finalist, Scriptmag Open Door Contest (Buzz Killers)
• Speaker, Cal Poly University, University of Pittsburgh, New Paltz University

 In Development

1. INDIAN GIRL – Dreaming the League
Documentary | In Production
The story of Harsimrat, a 9-year-old girl from rural India, trained by her father to become a professional cricket player in the new Women’s Premier League — a story of hope, identity, and social transformation through sport.

2. LOVE COMMANDOS – A New Generation
Documentary | In Production
Three courageous couples in India seek refuge from honor-based violence with help from the NGO “Love Commandos.” A raw and hopeful portrait of love, freedom, and the new post-Covid generation.

3. MUKUNDA AND THE PAPER BOATS
Children’s Film and Book | In Development
A soulful, culture-crossing coming-of-age tale about a boy named Muku, a yogini, a magical book, and the courage to face his fears. Set between Germany and India, this poetic story explores identity, friendship, and the mystical wisdom of childhood.

✨ Creative Philosophy

Daniela Creutz creates from a place of depth and devotion. Her work reflects a lifelong exploration of truth, transformation, and tenderness — drawing from her practices in yoga, meditation, and global travel. As a storyteller, she believes in the power of emotionally honest filmmaking to heal, challenge, and awaken.