Start Me Up Launch Film
A documentary look at Virgin Orbit’s first international orbital launch attempt.
Watch on YouTube ↗Director / Cinematographer / Editor
Cinematic stories grounded in people, purpose, and a deep understanding of the work.
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About Daniel
Daniel Jarvis is a filmmaker with more than 15 years of experience shooting, editing, and directing documentaries, broadcast series, and commercials.
His work spans aviation, aerospace, energy, and emerging technology. As Creative Director and Video Strategist at Virgin Orbit, he led visual storytelling across launch campaigns, interviews, field production, and editorial.
Earlier, Daniel spent four years leading a post-production team at the George Lucas Educational Foundation, creating films and motion graphics that supported educators and their work with students.
Through Drones of Peace, his aerial cinematography work has included documentary series, automotive campaigns, music videos, and productions in 13 countries. He brings that range of experience to films that connect complex work with the people who need to understand it.

Selected work
A documentary look at Virgin Orbit’s first international orbital launch attempt.
Watch on YouTube ↗A film connecting Cornwall’s people and history with its future in space.
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Go inside the launch campaigns, field production, and visual storytelling.
View the case study ↗Work with Daniel