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Daniel Lombroso

Born March 4, 1993 (age 33)

Daniel Lombroso is a director and journalist. His debut feature film, WHITE NOISE, based on his four years reporting inside the alt-right, premiered in 2020 to critical acclaim. It was named one of the top documentaries of the year by Vox and The Boston Globe. His latest short, AMERICAN SCAR, received an Honorable Mention for the Grand Jury Prize at DocNYC. Lombroso has discussed his work in Varie…

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Manhood

Manhood · 2026

MovieDocumentary

"Manhood" follows Dallas entrepreneur Bill Moore as he attempts to make penis enlargement as commonplace as Botox. Along the way, an OnlyFans star and a father of five put their bodies—and their insecurities—on the line. Blending dark humor with unexpected empathy, "Manhood" examines shame, addiction, and the fragile myths of American masculinity.

Nina & Irena

Nina & Irena · 2023

On the verge of her 90th birthday, a grandmother reveals to her grandson the painful story of her sister's disappearance during the Holocaust and the survivor's guilt she carries.

It's Okay

It's Okay · 2024

MovieDocumentary

A quiet take on a very noisy subject—the rise of hate and intolerance against the LGBTQIA+ community—as two young brothers observe and absorb their first Drag Story Hour. A refrain of “It’s okay” underscores their experience, and this simple utterance takes on a multitude of meanings in its repetition, from assurance to question, hope to fear.

American Scar

American Scar · 2021

MovieDocumentary

Dynamite blasts echo through canyons as construction for the southern border threatens flora and fauna for centuries to come.

Love to the Max

Love to the Max · 2024

Love to the Max

MovieDocumentary

A family fights to stay together in the face of persecution by the Texas government for loving their transgender kid.

Shanti Rides Shotgun

Shanti Rides Shotgun · 2025

Shanti Rides Shotgun

MovieDocumentary

On Manhattan's jam-packed streets, NYC's most iconic driving instructor prepares students for the road ahead.

Hold the Line

Hold the Line · 2024

MovieDocumentary

When the largest Protestant organization in the U.S. decides to purge women in leadership positions, one prominent female pastor fights back.

You'll Be Happier

You'll Be Happier · 2023

You'll Be Happier

MovieDocumentary

Jennifer hasn't achieved “true beauty” despite multiple cosmetic surgeries. But now that she's receiving a Brazilian Butt Lift, a high-risk procedure and viral trend, will she finally be content?

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Manhood

Manhood · 2026

MovieDocumentary

"Manhood" follows Dallas entrepreneur Bill Moore as he attempts to make penis enlargement as commonplace as Botox. Along the way, an OnlyFans star and a father of five put their bodies—and their insecurities—on the line. Blending dark humor with unexpected empathy, "Manhood" examines shame, addiction, and the fragile myths of American masculinity.

Director

Nina & Irena

Nina & Irena · 2023

On the verge of her 90th birthday, a grandmother reveals to her grandson the painful story of her sister's disappearance during the Holocaust and the survivor's guilt she carries.

Director

It's Okay

It's Okay · 2024

MovieDocumentary

A quiet take on a very noisy subject—the rise of hate and intolerance against the LGBTQIA+ community—as two young brothers observe and absorb their first Drag Story Hour. A refrain of “It’s okay” underscores their experience, and this simple utterance takes on a multitude of meanings in its repetition, from assurance to question, hope to fear.

Producer

American Scar

American Scar · 2021

MovieDocumentary

Dynamite blasts echo through canyons as construction for the southern border threatens flora and fauna for centuries to come.

Director

Love to the Max

Love to the Max · 2024

Love to the Max

MovieDocumentary

A family fights to stay together in the face of persecution by the Texas government for loving their transgender kid.

Producer

Shanti Rides Shotgun

Shanti Rides Shotgun · 2025

Shanti Rides Shotgun

MovieDocumentary

On Manhattan's jam-packed streets, NYC's most iconic driving instructor prepares students for the road ahead.

Producer

Hold the Line

Hold the Line · 2024

MovieDocumentary

When the largest Protestant organization in the U.S. decides to purge women in leadership positions, one prominent female pastor fights back.

Director

You'll Be Happier

You'll Be Happier · 2023

You'll Be Happier

MovieDocumentary

Jennifer hasn't achieved “true beauty” despite multiple cosmetic surgeries. But now that she's receiving a Brazilian Butt Lift, a high-risk procedure and viral trend, will she finally be content?

Director

Goodbye, Morganza

Goodbye, Morganza · 2023

Goodbye, Morganza

MovieDocumentary

A property dispute led to one family's displacement from their ancestral home. Today, their youngest daughter is left to pick up the pieces—all of them fitting within two storage units.

Cinematography

Greywater

Greywater · 2022

MovieDocumentary

A Queens resident discovers an alleged wildlife-poaching ring in his backyard. An investigation reveals a deeper crisis of environmental injustice.

Director

Denial

MovieDocumentary

Zoom into the iconic voting center in Maricopa County, Arizona, during the midst of a tumultuous media storm surrounding their election practices.

Director

White Noise

White Noise · 2020

MovieDocumentary

The definitive inside story of the alt-right, following Richard Spencer, Lauren Southern, and Mike Cernovich as they ride a wave of racist ideas to viral fame. Even as the movement breaks into the mainstream, it fractures, leaving its leaders to grapple with backlash, infighting, and self-doubt.

Director

I Did Not Want to Make a War Film

I Did Not Want to Make a War Film · 2022

I Did Not Want to Make a War Film

MovieDocumentary

A full-scale invasion found the Kyiv director in a small Bedouin village in the Middle East. It was warm, safe, and unbearably far from home. Once the director had a prophetic dream. She decided to return to Kyiv, still the hostilities were unfolding. Despite the condemnation of relatives and the long journey, she finally managed to cross the threshold of her home. But the house itself has now become forever different.

Producer