I started editing fiction while in grad school for film. I relied heavily on my screenwriting skills and thought a lot about beats, moments, shifts. I learned to listen for the right cuts and how to elevate good acting. I learned how to rewrite and let go of expectations. After editing an abundance of short films, I moved towards documentary. I learned that less is more. I learned the power of score and the infinite importance of the transition. Industrials, commercials, and music videos all enhanced my rhythm and pacing. I have had the pleasure of cutting for a nightly news program that combined long lead documentary style story telling with breaking news immediacy. And now I have graduated to long form non fiction. And all of it has been a wonderful ride.
Danielle is a native New Yorker who grew up people-watching and soaking in the city’s rich cinematic culture. Drawn to the complexity of the human experience, she tells visual stories with empathy and precision. She earned her MFA in film from Columbia, where she discovered her passion for editing—a space where time disappears and true collaboration begins. With over 20 years in post-production, Danielle’s work spans independent documentaries, scripted shorts, comedy, and doc series for HBO, Showtime, Amazon, Hulu, National Geographic, VICE, and more. Influenced by filmmakers like Almodóvar, Ramsay, Cholodenko, and Jarmusch, she continues to explore new storytelling forms while chasing goals like completing a written work, walking the Camino de Santiago, and finally baking the perfect croissant.