Daniel Benjamin Wheeler is a British journalist and award-winning documentary filmmaker known for his extensive coverage of human rights issues and armed conflicts. His work has covered diverse and compelling topics such as child labour in Sierra Leone, women's rights in Afghanistan, the fight against ISIS in Iraq, the civil war in South Sudan, and child marriage in Syrian refugee camps. His compelling narratives have been extensively featured in global media outlets including the BBC, Sky News, Bloomberg, and El Pais.
In 2021, Wheeler's documentary, Stressed: A Pandemic of Fear, examining the impact of COVID-19 on displaced children's mental health, won the Grand Prix at the World Health Organization's International Film Festival. More recently, his film Edge of the Valley, an exploration of child labour, was awarded the Award of Excellence at the LA-based One Reeler Film Competition.
Trained in trauma-sensitive reporting and certified to work in hostile environments, Wheeler operates primarily out of the Middle East, ready to undertake international assignments. His empathetic storytelling and independent reporting continue to cast a powerful light on global issues, earning him widespread recognition within the journalism and filmmaking community.
In 2021, Wheeler's documentary, Stressed: A Pandemic of Fear, examining the impact of COVID-19 on displaced children's mental health, won the Grand Prix at the World Health Organization's International Film Festival. More recently, his film Edge of the Valley, an exploration of child labour, was awarded the Award of Excellence at the LA-based One Reeler Film Competition.
Trained in trauma-sensitive reporting and certified to work in hostile environments, Wheeler operates primarily out of the Middle East, ready to undertake international assignments. His empathetic storytelling and independent reporting continue to cast a powerful light on global issues, earning him widespread recognition within the journalism and filmmaking community.