Domizia Salusest is a cinematographer based in London. With a foundation in documentary photojournalism, she brings a distinct, story-driven visual language to both her photography and film work
Her cinematography spans genres but often centres on character-led storytelling and socially impactful themes. Her short film Man To Man, starring David Harewood MBE, is both BIFA and BAFTA-qualifying and has won over 20 awards, including Best Cinematography. She has shot two Netflix-funded shorts, The psychological thriller 27 and the observational romantic drama Queen of Diamonds, as well as the experimental short drama Weirdo (now streaming on Apple TV). Her documentary Barry the Beekeeper aired on Altogether TV on Sky and won Best Documentary at the Little Wing Film Festival.
To date, Domizia has shot more than 20 short films and contributed second unit cinematography to several television productions. She recently wrapped on a BFI-funded short film and is now looking to step into longer-form projects as a Director of Photography or Second Unit DP.
SHOWREEL 2025
MAN TO MAN
Director
Shehroze Khan
Director of photography
Domizia Salusest
Starring: @davidharewood, @selorm.official, @noahofficialt
Writer: @selorm.official
Executive Producer: @powloskirosa
Producer: @iammarcusaustin
2nd AC: @kokes_tv Steadicam: @devan_cs Editor: Adam Lewis Story By: @selorm.official & @natious.rns Gaffer: @nathan.t.ford 1st AD: @gab.ath 2nd AD: @natious.rns 3rd AD: @ryandalyy BTS Video: @rooengland BTS & Unit Stills: @danielmodestephotography - Hair & Makeup Artist: @siena_makeup_artist Assistant Make Up: @savisOreal_ Composer: @jonathondeering
Man To Man is a hard-hitting, multi-award winning, emotional rollercoaster starring SAG/Independent Spirit Award-nominated David Harewood. This BIFA & BAFTA-qualifying drama examines a Father-Son relationship as Malcolm brings his son Dion to a boxing ring to ‘make a man’ out of him. Tensions fly high when a teen must fight his father in the boxing ring as he decides he cannot be the kind of man his father wants him to be, and refuses to learn how to fight. The two go head to head in the ring, only it is not a battle of fists. They are locked in a battle of words. After so many years of avoidance, Malcolm and Dion finally let it all out to decide: what does it mean to truly be a man in today’s world?
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DO IT FOR HER
Director:
Shehroze Khan
Director of photography
Domizia Salusest
Starring: Fady Elsayed (Gangs of London)
Starring ✨@ifadyelsayed @youngkruga @jonhans17 @therealfredinwaka @rayshaahu Writer: @mohammedallyalhashemi
Producers: @powloskirosa @__meli26
Editor & Composer: ADAM LEWIS
1st AD: GABRIEL ATHANASIOU 3rd AD: @selorm.official ROO ENGLAND 1st AC: JON WETHERALL 2nd AC: CLAUDIA VINATEA Casting & Sound Recordist: EWERTON MENDONCA Art Director: TIAN-MAE LEE Assist Art Directors: @fvvria @visualsbyrnz @projectrnz Wardrobe: TIAN-MAE LEE Wardrobe Assist: @fvvria Graphic Design: SARAH NICHOLSON Hair & Make-Up: DORA BALUSA Gaffer: CHARLES POWER Spark: ALEX FARQUHAR , MOHAMMED GOSAIBI DIT: @rayshaahu @kelvins_journey Runners: @thezaheerraja , JANAN REDING , BRIONY ONORAH , JUDE POPE Transport: SULEMAN ANGELOV Colourist: TOM CAIRNS Music Sup: ANTHONY WILLIAMS Comissioners: Kev Clelland, YGAM Tony Kelly, Red Card Kishan Patel, Talkgen
Do It For Her is a hard hitting new drama short film. Bilal is struggling in silence with university, family life and money. As he desperately looks for a way out, the devastating impact of a hidden addiction takes over all aspects of his life. Gambling has taken over his life, and threatens everything that has ever been important to him. Now Bilal is at a crossroads: can he take that first step to help himself, or will he burn bridges with everyone he loves along the way?
GONE CLEAR
Director:
Shehroze Khan
Director of photography
Domizia Salusest
Starring:
Writer: Thabo Mhlatshwa Executive
Producer: Nicky Bedu
Executive Producer Teddy Nygh
Producer Gabriella Lafor
Assistant Producer Martina Amoretti Production Coordinator Georgina Bobb
CAST Joshua Makai Fray Latoya Kelise Gordon-Harrison Mackie Ella Bardot Stix Sonny Green Steph Ellie Bindman Rox Faceinthenews Eskay N Dotz Anthony Joshua-David Prince Smith Mercy Terri Ajala Leon Percelle Ascott Mr Philipps Islah Abdur-Rahman Panch Kian Panchoii Verbaliser Eman Kellam Coach Darcy Willison-Sloan Casting Company Levile Casting Casting Director Ola Christian Casting Assistant Naomi Smith CREW Director of Photography Domizia Salusest 1st AC Jon Wetherall 2nd AC Isaac Bokoko Steadicam Devan Clarke-Sheward Camera Assistant Roo England Camera Assistant Nithiyasri Kasiviswanathan Gaffer Jeff Celis Gaffer Paolo Dalla Costa Spark Henry Young Spark Alex José Lighting Assistant Adesh Sekhon Sound Recordist Edward Bulman Boom Operator Atiyyah Ladipo 1st AD Kashman Harris 2nd AD Maxim Elliot 3rd AD Sabrina Lena Ildefonso Crowd PA Joseph Mutale AD Runner Nico Gambardella Production Assistant Giorgia Ramella Production Runner Zeshyia Lamothe Production Runner Jake Whyte Director's Assistant Om-Kalthoom Bashmailah Shadow Director Maelle Leggiadro Production Designer Alex Jones Nash Art Director Kieran Thomas Art Department Shadow Jasmine Daley Art Assistant Izzy Petriti Hair & Makeup Artist Siena Powloski Hair & Makeup Assistant Yandeh Faye Hair & Makeup Assistant Lucy Smith Stylist Sharufa Yuma Stylist Assistant Ashleigh Stunna Costume Assistant Sylver Mair DIT Segun Kazeem BTS Photographer Ikram Ahmed BTS Videographer Cardmel Barthur
Featuring a star-studded cast, Gone Clear follows JJ (MKfray) as fame starts calling, and friendships start fading. A high-stakes drama about clout, obsession, and what happens when going viral means going too far.
Queen of Diamonds
Director:
Shehroze Khan
Director of photography
Domizia Salusest
Producer
Emma Black
Writer:
Omar Khan
CAST @carlottabanat Carlotta Banat -Paula @omarkay_1 Omar Khan - Ali @selorm.official Selorm Adonu - Magician 1st AD - Gabriel Athanasiou @gab.ath 2nd AD - Hunaida Bashraheil @itshunaidahunz 3rd AD - Mohammedally Shushtari @mohammedallyshushtari 1st AC - Jon Wetherall @jonwfw 2nd AC - Ronni Winter @projectrnz Script Supervisor - Kami Gakuru @kamikamanzi Location Sound Mixer - Ewerton Rodrigo Mendonca Editor - Shehroze Khan Colourist - Tom Cairns @tomc111 Post-production Sound - Pedro Rene Bastidas @bastian_artist Music Supervisor - Agam Jain @agam.film
Paula and Ali sit down for the very last time, as they break up over the setting sun of Greenwich Hill. It is the most painful thing they will ever have to do, but deep down they know, sometimes love is simply not enough.
Senses
Director
Evie Golding
Director of photography
Domizia Salusest
Gaffer @nathan.t.ford
Set Designer @theeastldnstylist
Costume @fernhawkinsdesign
Camera Assistant @kubaphotographic
Makeup Artist @jasminelartistry
Stills Photographer @pixieclau
Composer @divincent_
Editor @shabnam.nimi
Colourist @jonnytully
In Association w/ @illywoodstudios
A vulnerable and powerful poetic video bringing light to the reality of having “Daddy Issues”. An issue so many face, yet aren't comfortable speaking on because of the trauma and stigma behind abandonment. 'Senses (Daddy Issues)' has the aim to rethink the way we use this "Daddy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAfh-R8Rl68
زهر | BLOSSOM
UK Team
Starring
Leonor Plácido
Director
Ikram Ahmed
Director of photography
Domizia Salusest
38 young filmmakers from Fully Focused Productions in the UK and Boubli in Tunisia met for the first time on 6 January 2021. In the 12 weeks that followed, without a single face to face meeting and a language barrier to overcome, 38 aspiring young filmmakers got to know each other, explored the things they have in common, and developed the concept and script for a unique film collaboration. They quickly homed in on the importance of creative expression and how the arts provide an opportunity to process difficult emotions and connect with others. This was the first time both organisations had been part of an international project.
The film was shot on location in Tunis and London in March 2021. All filming took place in each country safely and under strict Covid protocols. It was made possible as part of Dual Netizenship, a British Council funded project.
Whatch it on Raindance Film festival
