Danielle is a filmmaker and photographer from the East Coast of the United States now Based in Bristol UK. In the years following her undergraduate degree in Film & Television Production from Drexel University, she worked across a range of roles, from camera assisting to production coordinating to associate producing, on projects for BBC, A&E, National Geographic, HGTV, Condé Nast, and CNN. During her completion of an MA in Wildlife Filmmaking at UWE Bristol x BBC NHU Danielle developed a specialised focus in macro cinematography. As she continues her career, she is committed to carving out more space for women behind the lens in natural history filmmaking.
Associate Producer — 2026
Oak Island Films — BBC Bearwalker
Coordinated multi-camera field shoots, creating a shoot scheduling and selecting and serving as the primary contact for all interview subjects. Crafted story structure and emotional beats from pre-productions into post-production. Oversaw the sourcing, clearing, and licensing of archival footage, photographs, and music assets.
Development Producer — 2025
Oak Island Films
Researched and developed original documentary concepts and pitch materials, including visual decks and story outlines, pitching to major international broadcast commissioners like Channel 4 and the BBC.
Director / Cinematographer — 2025
UWE x BBC NHU Wildlife Filmmaking MA – Escape
Directed and shot an award-winning macro wildlife short film across studio and location shoots, managing production logistics, permits, ethics approvals, and specialist macro camera and lighting equipment.
Events Assistant – 2024
Wildscreen Network
Managed logistics for festival screenings and events, coordinating venue setup, staff communication, and audience flow for high-capacity and ticketed sessions.
Post-Production Coordinator — 2024
Maestro Filmworks
Coordinated post-production workflows by managing editor schedules, media offloads, proxy creation, project setup, client communication, quality control, and final delivery.
Production Coordinator — 2023
Goldin Auctions
Coordinated production logistics for social shoots, including budgeting, crewing, travel, client communication, content creation, and project planning for high-profile athlete campaigns.
Associate Producer — 2022
44 Blue Productions — MTV Unreleased Docu-Series
Supported producers in shaping storylines and scheduling shoots for an MTV docu-series while managing field notes, daily network updates, and on-set crew and talent coordination.
Covid Coordinator — 2022
Keystone Pictures — A&E Cold Case Files S4 Ep 12
Coordinated on-site COVID-19 testing operations, managing scheduling, PPE and sanitation inventory, and daily health status reporting for cast and crew to production teams.
Production Assistant — 2022
Keystone Pictures — Magnolia TV In With The Old S4 Ep5
Assisted the camera department with equipment setup and breakdown, managed production errands and petty cash, and supported cast movement to maintain production schedules.
Production Assistant — 2022
Keystone Pictures – National Geographic Clotilda: The Last American Slave Ship
Assisted the camera department with equipment setup and breakdown, managed production errands and petty cash, and supported cast movement to maintain production schedules.
Grip — 2021
Keystone Pictures — Condé Nast Bon Appetit
Transported and assembled production equipment on location, rigged elevated lighting setups, and supported camera operators during dynamic unscripted shoots to maintain continuous coverage.
Production Assistant — 2021
Keystone Pictures – HGTV Property Love Pilot
Assisted the camera department with equipment setup and breakdown, managed production errands and petty cash, and supported cast movement to maintain production schedules.
Development Assistant — 2020
Glass Entertainment
Assisted with development by writing treatments and outlines, conducting research for projects foe CNN & Wondery, and sourcing on-screen contributors through background checks and social media analysis.
Social Media Creator — 2020
TikTok
Wrote, shot, and appeared in 30 second digital shorts that garnered brand sponsorships and over 3M total views.