Daniel Kelaart is an Australian filmmaker and ARIA-winning producer based in Melbourne. Best known for producing The Paper Kites' global hit Bloom — certified platinum across seven countries — Daniel built his foundation in music before turning that lens onto film and digital media.
Founder of Clique Group Creative, he directs music videos and visual campaigns for artists and labels. He shares what he knows through YouTube, consulting sessions and online courses.
View selected work →Daniel began his career as a singer, songwriter and record producer, founding Clique Recording Studios in 2005. His work gained international recognition when he produced The Paper Kites' Bloom — platinum in seven countries, millions of streams, and an ARIA Award.
He performed on major international stages — backing vocals for Isaiah Firebrace at Eurovision in Kyiv, Conrad Sewell at the Logie Awards, and an appearance on The X Factor Australia. That experience of being an artist inside a production defines how he directs.
Today he directs music videos and campaigns through Clique Group Creative, and shares everything he's learned through YouTube and consulting.
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Music Videos · Live · Campaigns
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Michael Paynter — Angels
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Lua Lua — Turning Page
Behind the Scenes
On Set with Bliss N Eso
Music Video
Taylor Piggott
Brand
Accsoon
Live
Bliss N Eso — Chemical Heart Live from Fortitude Music Hall
Music Video
Demi
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Bliss N Eso — Be Ok
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Dylan J
Music Video
Dan Hagen — Old Grave
Music Video
Marcus X Leon
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Bliss N Eso — Feeling Fly
Music Video
Michael Paynter — Angels
Music Video
Lua Lua — Turning Page
Behind the Scenes
On Set with Bliss N Eso
Music Video
Taylor Piggott
Brand
Accsoon
Live
Bliss N Eso — Chemical Heart Live from Fortitude Music Hall
Music Video
Demi
Music Video
Bliss N Eso — Be Ok
Music Video
Dylan J
Music Video
Dan Hagen — Old Grave
Music Video
Marcus X Leon
Music Video
Bliss N Eso — Feeling Fly
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