Darius Shu is a London-based cinematographer. He loves creating visually striking poetic imagery and emotionally resonant storytelling. His work spans narrative drama, fashion, music promos, and commercials, with a strong commitment to visual storytelling that elevates underrepresented voices and Asian narratives.

In 2023, Darius lensed the BAFTA-nominated documentary Always, Asifa and the Netflix documentary Peach Paradise. His cinematography on Queer Parivaar (BFI Flare 2024) won Best British Film at the Iris Prize 2022, both directed by Shiva Raichandani. Most recently, he shot Where We Came From (2024), starring Emmy-winning Archie Panjabi.

Darius served as the 2nd Unit Director of Photography on Justin Lin’s Last Days, premiering at Sundance Film Festival 2025, and recently shot Slim, the debut feature from Sky Yang, executive produced by Chi Thai.

His directorial work includes the Tribeca-nominated His Hands (2019), I Am Norman (Rhode Island International Film Festival 2021), and PLOP (2025), which was In Competition at the BAFTA & BIFA-qualifying Manchester Film Festival 2025.

With a passion for humanistic storytelling, Darius crafts visually compelling narratives that resonate deeply. His commitment is to continue to amplify diverse voices and creating bold socially conscious cinema.

Available for work worldwide.

Represented by Wizzo & Co
+44 (0)20 7437 2055

Film/Drama
Lee Hickman
lee@wizzoandco.co.uk


Commercials & Music Videos
Sophie Shaw-Foucher
sophie@wizzoandco.co.uk


Personal
darius@silverprincepictures.com

PR

mgmt@silverprincepictures.com

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