Daniel is a writer and director who loves stories about unusual people and places. He grew up in different places like Arkansas, Canada, and rural Ireland, which influenced his interest in how people talk and the rhythms of life. His work covers different genres, but he always focuses on human issues and complex characters.
He recently directed a movie called “Miss Virginia,” which got a lot of attention and won awards. He also wrote a script called “They Live on Skid Row,” which won in several competitions. Daniel has edited many movies too, like “What Lies Below,” which became really popular on Netflix.
He’s been recognized for his talent in filmmaking, like being a finalist in the Coca-Cola Refreshing Filmmaker competition in 2010 and winning The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences Nicholl Fellowship for Screenwriting in 2021. Daniel loves storytelling and wants to keep making movies for a long time.