ABOUT
Danielle Calodney is an Austin-based director known for delightful, poppy comedy spots that feature endearing lead characters and colorful art direction. Hailing from the suburbs of North Texas, Danielle's early diet of Nickelodeon shows, Kurt Vonnegut novels, and the chaos of her large blended family nurtured her unique talent for finding humor and absurdity in the most commonplace settings.
Starting as a documentary cinematographer, Danielle captured stories worldwide for nonprofits such as The Nobel Peace Prize Committee, and brands like Capital One and American Airlines. As well, she cut her teeth for many years in NYC shooting docs and editorial campaigns for magazines like Rolling Stone, Billboard, Pitchfork, Complex, and The Hollywood Reporter,
Her roots in improv eventually caught up with her as more and more of her personality naturally infused itself into her work. After her first music video launched–that featured kaleidoscopic set builds and over the top performances–she was offered a chance comedy campaign for Pop-Tarts. The success of that campaign, and fun she had making it, set her on a path of playful, character-driven storytelling.
Since then, she’s worked with brands like Snickers, Hostess, Jack in the Box, Twix, U by Kotex, Bushmills, and Nike, creating ads that feel both fresh and timeless. Her heartfelt PSA for The Taylor Hooton Foundation earned multiple awards, including Gold and Silver Tellys. Her campaign for U by Kotex went viral, receiving attention from Megan Thee Stallion and GreatBigStory.
Currently, Danielle is turning her suburban teenage experiences into a feature film script, which she fondly refers to as her “Suburban Opus.” She is also the co-owner of Suburban Girl, a production company based in Austin.
Danielle Calodney is an independent, freelance director. Please reach out to her directly if you’ve got boards she’d be great for.
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