Daniel Goldhaber

Daniel Goldhaber is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his provocative, high-concept genre filmmaking. A graduate of Harvard University’s Visual and Environmental Studies program, Goldhaber first gained international recognition with his 2018 directorial debut, Cam. The psychological horror film, set in the world of webcam pornography, premiered at Fantasia Fest to critical acclaim before being acquired by Netflix.

Goldhaber is a frequent collaborator with writer Isa Mazzei, with whom he shares a distinct creative partnership that often challenges traditional notions of auteurship. Together, they produced the 2022 environmental heist thriller How to Blow Up a Pipeline, based on Andreas Malm's non-fiction manifesto. The film was praised for its tense execution and its bold exploration of the ethics of climate activism, further establishing Goldhaber as a filmmaker interested in the intersection of digital culture and political urgency.

In 2026, Goldhaber reached a new career milestone with his reimagining of the cult classic Faces of Death for Legendary Pictures. His work is often characterised by what he calls "sensory ethnography," using genre frameworks to examine how technology and modern industry reshape human identity. Beyond the director's chair, Goldhaber is a vocal advocate for independent cinema and an active member of the global film community.