Raised both in Spain and in the US, Denise grew up bilingual in an American and European environment.
Denise has been working in the film and television industries for the past fifteen years.
While working as an actress she discovered her passion for filmmaking and now writes and directs.
After doing her M.A in directing and playwriting at Trinity College Dublin she went on to study film at Raindance, London.
She has written, produced and directed a number of award winning short films, a tv pilot and promotional films. Her short film "Sisters" won best film, best actress and best script at Premios Latino 2018.
Known for her emotive, quirky films, and ability to get strong performances from both actors and non-actors alike, her style mixes the authentic with the sometimes otherworldly.
One of her ambitions is to continue fighting for equality in the film industry, and she often works with a largely female led crew.
She strives to steer away from formulaic characters, in particular female ones.
Projects
- Green Bank PastoralFeature length documentary directed by Federico Urdaneta. Since the 1950's wireless signals have been banned in Green Bank to protect its radio telescope from interference. With no cell phones and no wifi, the small Appalachian town has attracted a number of people that claim to suffer from Electro Hypersensitivity seeking respite from the modern world. This is the story of the peculiar relationship between these people, the small town folk, and the massive radio telescope in the middle of it
- "Vultures" TrailerTV Pilot for comedy series 'Vultures' Vultures focuses on a sexually diverse host of characters, drawn from different corners of the globe, whose blatant cheating, manipulation of others and inappropriate behaviour serves up a comedic feast. Bold, irreverent and outrageously funny, Vultures hits a comedic tone that makes the viewer wonder if they are really allowed to laugh.
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Work history
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ProducerBifröst Media
London, United KingdomFreelance
PRODUCER , BRIFRÖST MEDIA — 2019- 2020
Scheduling shoots for a documentary in production, organising recce schedules, shot list, location research, creating call sheets, kit list. Executing treatment for the documentary, edit assistance, organising and filming vox pops and shooting b-roll material.
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Casting Director and Voice Over DirectorLanzadera Films
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Casting for the ADR of film “Jesus Shows you the Way to the Highway” from award winning director Miguel Llansó. Production coordinator of the ADR and Voice over director.
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Skills
- Directing Actors
- Directing
- Directing Film
- Film Acting
- Film Directing
- Screenwriting
- Premiere Pro
- Film Editing
Education