Danicah is an award-winning director, acting coach, writer, and producer with a lifetime of industry experience.
About Danicah
Danicah Waldo is an award-winning director, acting coach, 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 1.5 million subscribers and 1 billion views.
In 2021 she joined LIT Videobooks, where they make documentary versions of non-fiction books. She now holds the title of Director of Production, which includes directing all of the live-action elements of the videobooks, and building the entire production system from the ground up.
She started Yellow Chair Films to produce her debut narrative short film, Sally, Get the Potatoes, which has gone on to win awards at festivals worldwide.
Danicah is a member of the Alliance of Women Directors and NYWIFT.
With thousands of hours on set and experience across nearly every department, Danicah brings a deep, practical understanding of storytelling to her work as a director. She leads with clarity and collaboration, creating an environment where cast and crew feel supported and the work can thrive.
Sally, Get the Potatoes is my personal debut narrative short film as a writer/director/producer. This was a true passion project, largely brought to life by my former students who served as my Executive Producers and my crew at LIT Videobooks. I am forever grateful to these amazing creatives who helped me take my first leap.
Since debuting in May 2024, we’ve gone onto screen at 25+ festivals worldwide, racking up 15+ awards, including Best Short Film and Best Female Filmmaker.
Sally, Get the Potatoes
Official Trailer
While directing all live-action content at LIT Videobooks, I delivered consistent, high-quality work, on time and under budget. I collaborated closely with producers and writers to bring their creative visions to life. It’s where I found my trusted crew here in New York, many of whom I still work with today. I dove headfirst into casting, large-scale production, and ultimately, it’s where I came into my own as a director.
How to Talk to Anyone (Clip)
Live-Action Director | LIT Videobooks
Exactly What to Say (Clip)
Live-Action Director | LIT Videobooks
Influence (Clip)
Live-Action Director | LIT Videobooks
Thinking in Bets (Clip)
Live-Action Director | LIT Videobooks
The Intelligence Trap (Clip)
Live-Action Director | LIT Videobooks
Rich Bitch (Clip)
Live-Action Co-Director | LIT Videobooks
Connect (Clip)
Live-Action Co-Director | LIT Videobooks
Applause is where it all began. Director, producer, writer, acting coach, UPM, 1st AD, production designer, crafty, camera operator… there wasn’t anything I wouldn’t do to bring these short films to life. 1.5 million subscribers and 1 billion views later, I’m unbelievably proud of the work we created.
Filter Face (180 million views)
Co-Director | Applause New York
Obsessed Much (78 million views)
Co-Director | Applause New York
The Princess Who Loved Ballet (20 million views)
Director | Applause New York
Too Cool for Pool (28 million views)
Co-Director | Applause New York
Back to Kindergarten (15 million views)
Director | Applause New York
Almost Married (18 million views)
Co-Director | Applause New York
Film Inquiry Interview
ThisFunktional Interview
LRM Online Interview
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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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