Dani Coleman
Dani Coleman is an actress, writer, and independent filmmaker who’s dedicated to telling authentic and relatable stories that give a glimpse into real life situations from a unique perspective. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Dani has always been influenced by New York’s melting pot of diverse cultures and fast paced lifestyles. After studying and living in places like Tallahassee, Florida, Los Angeles, California , And Atlanta, Georgia, Dani has been able to develop and cultivate her passion for human connection through the art of storytelling.
She is known for crafting character-driven narratives that effortlessly blend elements of heartache, humor, and controversy all while naturally amplifying the voices of marginalized groups, especially black and brown Women.
Since beginning her journey as a filmmaker in 2019, Dani has written, produced, and directed 4 short films, a web series, a few music videos, and most recently her first mid-length feature “The Other Side of Fair” which world premiere at “The Micheaux Film Festival” during fall 2024, and was nominated for outstanding writing (feature) and Outstanding Directing (feature). Some of her most notable projects include Finding Sunshine, Outsourced, He Loves It Here, and The Other Side of Fair.
As an actress, Dani has been seen on networks such as Bet , Amazon Prime , Tubi, and ApireTv, and when she is not writing and making movies she is sky diving, checking out local art exhibits , new restaurants and concerts.
