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Danielle Gibson is an Afro Latina writer and director based in Los Angeles with an MFA in Film Directing from Chapman University ‘21. She received her undergraduate degree in Electronic Media and Film from Towson University. Currently, she works as the Administrative and Operations Specialist in California Institute of the Art’s School of Theater as well as a freelance director for web series, short films and music videos. She specializes in highly stylized comedies and satires that visualize black girl magic through magical realism. She often explores political topics while making them light, fun, yet candid.

Previously Danielle has worked for the Woman and Minorities in Media Festival (WAMMFest), The Maryland Film Festival, Mental Filmness Film Festival, The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and for Knight Takes King Productions LLC on their 6th season of House of Cards.

Her short film, Plan Bee screened at the Creative Minds Marketing Block at Festival de Cannes. She received the Leo Friedman Award from Chapman University to support her graduate thesis Red Velvet, which screened at over 10 notable Film Festivals, and CAA's Moebius Showcase. In 2022-2023, Red Velvet was available on American Airlines’ in-flight entertainment as part of the American Black Film Fest Channel.