
Cedar Daniels
Creative Director
Cedar Daniels is a highly skilled Film & Video Editor, Director, Motion Graphic Designer and Creative Director with extensive experience producing compelling visual content for film, broadcast, and digital platforms. With a background that spans over two decades, Cedar has cultivated a diverse portfolio that ranges from feature-length documentaries to viral social media content.
Throughout his career, Cedar has held significant leadership positions in the New York City media landscape. As the Lead Editor for PeopleTV, he oversaw post-production for studio shows like Entertainment Weekly the Show and Binge Worthy. Previously, he spent five years as a Creative Director at the Digital Broadcasting Group, where he managed creative teams and developed strategies for innovative branded content campaigns for major global brands, including Coke, Play-Doh, Moen, Sunglass Hut, Infiniti, Hewlett Packard, Ford, Sprint, Mars, the U.S. Air Force, Kimberly-Clark, and Unilever. His freelance and contract work includes collaborations with high-profile clients such as Above Average, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, and Universal Kids.
Cedar’s work is defined by its storytelling depth and international recognition. His filmography includes the award-winning feature documentary The Third Wave, which premiered at the Tribeca and Cannes Film Festivals and was named Best Documentary at the Monaco Film Festival. He also wrote and directed the comedy Keep Going Joon, which secured the Jury Award at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival. Cedar brings a seasoned narrative perspective to every project, seamlessly translating complex concepts into compelling visual stories.
As the Creative Director at Bader Media, Cedar leads the creative strategy for a global media production company specializing in branded content and broadcast news distribution. In this role, he oversees the development of high-impact visual narratives for Fortune 100 clients and major networks, ensuring that commercial objectives are met with journalistic integrity and storytelling depth. Cedar manages cross-functional teams to execute complex campaigns—ranging from live broadcast integrations to digital series—solidifying Bader Media’s reputation for shaping stories that resonate with worldwide audiences.
