Daisy Street Films is led by Marisa Zanotti a BAFTA and BIFA nominated filmmaker.

Marisa has 20 years of proven experience in video production. Whether working alongside a crew or self-shooting, Marisa brings to her work empathy, technical expertise and artistry. She enjoys employing a range of approaches from her experience of filmmaking in documentary, drama and dance for the screen.

Her interest in thinking about film and space began in her former career as a professional dancer. In her doctoral research she became interested in how space is produced by communities.

Marisa is an associate of Cogapp

Photo by Hugo Glendinning

Wherever possible we find ways to use and highlight local expertise, services and businesses.

Alex Morrison

Marisa and Alex have been working together since 2019. An exceptionally experienced producer, mainly working in digital media, Alex brings a variety of skills to Daisy Street including project management, business development and strategy. A long-term Brighton resident he has been deeply involved in local community organisations and urban development. He was co-producer with Marisa on the House for New England Project. 


We are advised by:

Ian Ballantyne

Ian is Senior Editor and Colourist at Arteus. He is a Colourist Specialist in online finishing, with extensive experience of compositing, grading, and the post-production of titles, stings, promos, and commercials. Ian is BBC trained with 30 years experience of offline and online editing in independent facilities. Specialisms: Picture grading on Autodesk Lustre. 4K, 2K, and HDtv. Online editing on Avid Symphony Nitris HD. Compositing and VFX on Autodesk Flame Premium with Smoke. Ian’s specialisms are in BroadcastTelevision, Commercials, Film, Feature Films, Compositing, Avid, Avid Media Composer, Editing, Media Production, HD Video Producing, Film Production.

info@daisystreetfilms.com