Danicah is an award-winning director, writer, and producer, with a lifetime of industry experience.
Danicah Waldo is an award-winning director, writer, and producer based out of New York City.
After working as an actor throughout her childhood and earning her BFA in Musical Theater from Pace University, Danicah got her 10,000 hours directing and producing narrative short films starring kids for the Applause New York YouTube channel, which now sits at 1.6 million subscribers and over 1 billion views.
In 2021 she joined the team at LIT Videobooks, where she helped transform bestselling nonfiction books into documentary-style films. As Director of Production, she directed all of the live-action elements of the videobooks while simultaneously running production and post, producing 55 titles in just 4 years.
In 2023 she started Yellow Chair Films to produce her debut narrative short film, Sally, Get the Potatoes, which has gone on to 25+ win awards at more than 40 festivals worldwide, and screened at Oscar-qualifying festivals such as Flickers and St. Louis International FF.
She now works as a freelance director and producer, bringing stories to life for clients like Google. Danicah is a proud member of the Alliance of Women Directors.
Sally, Get the Potatoes marks Danicah’s debut narrative short as a writer and director. A deeply personal passion project, the film was brought to life by an extraordinary team—including former students who stepped up as Executive Producers and colleagues from LIT Videobooks who generously offered their time and talent.
Since its premiere in May 2024, Sally, Get the Potatoes has screened at over 35 festivals worldwide and earned more than 25 awards, including Best Short Film and Best Director.
Sally, Get the Potatoes
Official Trailer
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"A gripping life-changing experience over the course of the short’s runtime."
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"Unexpected Journey Through a Child’s Eyes" (5/5 Stars)
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"Danicah Waldo Short Dazzles at the Big Apple Film Festival"
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"This superb film, written and directed by Danicah Waldo, invites us to consider the things we all hide from each other and ourselves. "
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Exclusive Sally, Get the Potatoes Trailer Previews Dances With Films Short for Kids
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"A moving performance by child actress"
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