ABOUT

AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR | CINEMATOGRAPHER | ART DIRECTOR

D.M. CLAUSS is a Milan-born filmmaker and visual artist with an extensive career at the highest levels of the international creative industry. Based in Dubai, his work is defined by a sophisticated aesthetic that blends cinematic storytelling with the demands of the global luxury market.

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with some of the world’s most prestigious brands, including Dior, Ermenegildo Zegna, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Vogue Italia, Louis Vuitton, and Kiko Milano.

Specializing in high-end film direction and commercial photography, Clauss focuses on transforming creative concepts into timeless visual narratives. His approach combines technical precision with a unique artistic vision, delivering high-caliber content for audiences across Europe and the Middle East.

Expertise:

  • Creative Direction & Film Directing

  • Luxury & Fashion Cinematography

  • Photography & Visual Storytelling

AWARDS | RECOGNITION

The Academy Awards – OSCARS

  • Nomination: Best Documentary Short – “The Dolphins Are Mammals”

  • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Cannes Film Festival

  • Nominee: Green Short Film – “Charmolypi”

  • “We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.”

Venice Biennale

  • Finalist: Best Green Short Film – “Charmolypi”

  • Biennale di Venezia

Vogue Italy

  • Winner: Best Fashion Photographer

  • IO Donna Calendar, Milano – “Frozen Beauty”

Porto Fashion Film Festival

  • Winner: Best Fashion Film – “Charmolypi”

Houston Underwater Film Festival

  • Winner: “Charmolypi”

RAGFF New York City

  • Winner: Best Cinematographer – “Charmolypi”

Aesthetica Concept

  • Winner: Best Green Documentary – “Charmolypi”

Lift-Off Global Network, UK

  • Winner: Best Documentary – “Charmolypi”

Capalbio Cinema

  • Audience Award: “The Dolphins Are Mammals”

CONTACT

Dubai

Burj Vista Tower Downtown Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 55 561 3211

Email: clauss@projectone.ae

Milano

Via Massimo D’Azeglio, 2 Monza (MB), Italy

Email: hi@projectone.ae

Athens

Tel: +30 697 231 3947

Email: hi@projectone.ae