Daniel Gras Pujalt

Daniel Gras Pujalt was born in Lima, Peru, to a Peruvian/Argentinian family. His mother, Mary Frances Pujalt, is a humanitarian and art lover, and his father, Enrique Amadeo Gras, is an electrical engineer involved in the development of computers for a petroleum company. He spent his childhood in Lima and Arequipa, two beautiful cities rich in traditions and cultural manifestations. At the age of eight, he and his family moved to Mendoza, Argentina. From an early age, Daniel was drawn to artistic activities such as drawing, painting and music. Even as a young man in Mendoza, Daniel sensed that the world should consist of something more than the rituals of office life and left on a journey of self-knowledge, traveling throughout South America and Europe The world became for him something mysterious and wonderful, a place where amazing people lived with untold uplifting stories of overcoming difficulties and hope. Inspired by his travels, he studied Portuguese, English, Italian and French. At the age of twenty he moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After great effort, he received a scholarship to the "Federal University of Media Studies in Rio the Janeiro" and graduated with honors. Through these years he participated in numerous audiovisual projects and short films. In 2009, he was hired by Brazil's largest TV Channel - Rede Globo, where he worked as an Production Design Assistant and Assistant Art Director. Specializing in period projects, most of which were internationally recognized and honored. In 2013, Daniel Gras Pujalt moved to New York, where he is completing his master in filmmaking at The New School of Public Engagement. As an artist, writer and filmmaker living in New York; Daniel a passionate storyteller continues to dedicate his life's work to the film and TV industry. His love for history, culture and customs guide many of his projects.