DIRECTOR
Why Obini Bata
Meanwhile Damian was improving his knowledge of film in Cuba, he discovered the bata drums. going deeper and deeper on the tradition and the music, Damian found Obini Bata and the women behind. Being impressed by the power this women show, D
Who I am
Damián Calvo is a director of photography, photographer, and filmmaker. His work crosses genres from documentary and narrative films to fine art and commercial portrait photography.
He has enjoyed a close collaboration with artists and musicians. His recent film work includes cinematography on the award winning feature documentary "Tony Conrad : Completely in the Present". Recently Damian has also collaborated with flamenco legend Miguel Poveda creating the images for his Latin Grammy nominated album. "Sonetos y Poemas Para La Libertad”
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Through his career, Damián has worked extensively all over the US and Europe and his collaborative work has been presented in museums and international film festivals including, Tate gallery London, The Museum of The City of New York, Sundance Film Festival, Vienna International Film Festival, BAMcinemaFest, and the Swiss Institute.