About

Dario Wendt is a cinematographer and editor based in Hamburg, working across short films, documentaries, and music videos. His focus lies in creating honest, emotionally driven visuals that support the story.

He began as a self-taught filmmaker, producing music videos and narrative shorts where he often handled camera, editing, and production himself. These early projects gave him a broad understanding of the filmmaking process and a deep respect for the emotional power of images.

On professional TV sets in Germany and Austria, he worked as a video operator and data wrangler, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard camera systems and set dynamics. These roles allowed him to learn directly from seasoned directors of photography and develop a grounded technical foundation.

His international work includes collaborations in Ghana, where he shot and edited music videos and a short documentary. These cross-cultural projects deepened his belief in film as a universal language and highlighted the importance of listening, empathy, and trust in collaboration.

Dario approaches every project with sensitivity, curiosity, and intention. For him, the role of the cinematographer is not just to make beautiful images, but to shape the tone and emotional depth of a story through light, composition, and rhythm—always in close dialogue with the director and the team.