
About
Daniel Hitchcock Sherer
Hawaii Based: Filmmaker | Director & Editor
Daniel Sherer is not just an acclaimed filmmaker but a true artist whose work breathes new life into the very essence of storytelling. As a former Associate Creative Director, his detailed creative approach and encouraging presence helped define GoPro's renowned branded and community content from 2014 to 2020. Sherer witnessed firsthand the transformative power of storytelling by being behind the scenes at GoPro, where he mastered the art of GoPro filmmaking, captured exhilarating moments, and immersed viewers in unforgettable experiences. Now, Sherer is eager to collaborate with authentic individuals, artists, forward-thinkers, influencers, and organizations whose compelling stories inspire us to embrace a world that cherishes the beauty of life and fosters harmony between nature and humanity.
Work & Clients
GoPro, PBS, Google, Airbnb, The Redford Center, Outward Bound, ESPN, RYOT, Redbull, REI, Wildlife Protection Solutions, DIY.org and Oculus.
Speaking & Presentations
Minerva “Consequent: The Commencement With Impact” - Changing Views: Using the arts to convey what it means to be human - Panel Participant - 2018
The Redford Center Storytelling Summit @ Sundance – Grantee and Presenter - 2018
Mountainfilm on Tour @ Agnes Scott College - Presenting Director - 2017
Mountainfilm on Tour @ The Hampton Arts Center - Presenting Director - 2017
Awards & Showcases
-2020-
12th annual Shorty Awards - User Generated Content Finalist (GoPro’s Million Dollar Challenge) - 2020
-2019-
Standard Vision: Artistic Achievement Award & Public Art Exhibition - (Dance on Budapest with BANDALOOP) - 2019
SIFF Channel on Alaska Airlines - Selected In-Flight Entertainment (The Seed Vault) - 2019
//Official Selections
LA Dance Film Festival - Official Selection (Dance on Budapest w/ BANDALOOP) 2019
Leeds International Film Festival - Official Selection (Dance on Budapest w/ BANDALOOP) 2019
Festival International de Vidéo Danse de Bourgogne - Official Selection (Dance on Budapest w/ BANDALOOP) 2019
-2018-
Redford Center grantee in support of Alizé Carrère’s series (ADAPTATION) 2018
Vimeo Staff Pick (The Seed Vault) - 2018
International Films for Earth Festival - Showcase (The Seed Vault) 2018
SHORTSHORTS & ASIA Film Festival - Cinematec! Showcase (The Seed Vault) 2018
A special program focusing on this year's theme "cinema TEC" - techniques and technologies of cinema.
//Official Selections
PDX18 Film Festival - Official Selection (Dance on Budapest w/ BANDALOOP) 2018
Santa Cruz Film Festival - Official Selection (Dance on Budapest w/ BANDALOOP) 2018
Fresh Coast Film Festival - Official Selection (The Seed Vault) 2018
Flag Staff Mountain Film Festival - Official Selection (The Seed Vault) 2018
-2017-
Mountainfilm - Special Selection - Classroom Curriculum Packet. (The Seed Vault) 2017
//Official Selections
Maui Film Festival - Official Selection (The Seed Vault) 2017
Mountainfilm - Official Selection (The Seed Vault) 2017
Featured Press
GOPRO + OUTWARD BOUND CA
WATCH: GOPRO FOR A CAUSE X OUTWARD BOUND OF CALIFORNIA [GoPro News] 2020
GOPRO MILLION DOLLAR CHALLENGE VIDEO
HERO8 BLACK + MAX MILLION DOLLAR CHALLENGE IS HERE: MEET THE 45 CREATORS [GoPro News] 2020
Need an adrenaline rush? Watch the GoPro Million Dollar Challenge video… [digitalcameraworld.com] 2020
THE MILLION DOLLAR STORY: WHY GOPRO IS GIVING AWAY $1M [shortyawards.com] 2020
Two Malaysians just won GoPro’s US$1,000,000 challenge (VIDEO) [malaymail.com] 2020
“ADAPTATION” & REDFORD CENTER GRANTEE
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS WITH THE REDFORD CENTER [GoPro News] 2020
PROTECTING OUR (GOPRO) PLAYGROUNDS WITH THE REDFORD CENTER [GoPro News] 2019
The Redford Center Year in Review [redfordcenter.org ]2018
AIRBNB + GOPRO
TAKE AN ADVENTURE WITH GOPRO + AIRBNB [GoPro News] 2019
DANCE ON BUDAPEST WITH BANDALOOP
SV SHOWCASE: Three Selected Films from the Los Angeles Dance Film Festival [standardvision.com] 2018
DANCE ON BUDAPEST WITH BANDALOOP [GoPro News] [GoPro News] 2018
THE SEED VAULT
GoPro Uses CamDo Intervalometer in 'GoPro Cause' Film, 'The Seed Vault' [cam-do.com] 2017
GOPRO FOR A CAUSE AND CROP TRUST LAUNCH DOCUMENTARY ON SVALBARD SEED VAULT [GoPro News] 2017
https://www.popsci.com/syrian-seeds-re-deposited-in-svalbard-seed-vault/
https://www.ibtimes.com/svalbard-global-seed-vault-gopro-launch-fundraising-campaign-2497121
https://www.croptrust.org/resources/major-deposit-to-worlds-largest-seed-collection-in-the-arctic/
https://impakter.com/whats-inside-the-svalbard-doomsday-vault/
https://mashable.com/article/svalbard-seed-vault-major-deposit
GOPRO FUSION LAUNCH
SO, WHAT IS OVERCAPTURE, AND WHY ARE WE EXCITED ABOUT IT? [GoPro News] 2017
GOPRO FUSION: WAS BEDEUTET OVERCAPTURE UND WARUM SIND WIR SO BEGEISTERT DAVON? [camforpro.com] 2017
SEQUOIAS: THE STORY OF GIANTS IN VR
AMONG THE GIANTS: CLIMB GIANT SEQUOIAS IN NEW GOPRO VR VIDEO [GoPro News] 2016