Danielle Beckmann is a bicoastal actress, director and filmmaker with a penchant for creating connection, community, and comedy in the film industry. She is the co-founder of her production company Brooklyn Quarter, and her work has been seen at over 60 film festivals internationally. She is best known for producing and starring in the Tribeca Film Festival acclaimed dark comedy short Liza Anonymous, and she is thrilled to be reprising the title role of Liza in the feature film. In 2023, Beckmann produced and starred in Amy De Paola's award-winning dark comedy short Tiki Bar Funeral Home as well as the award-winning horror comedy Sam & Kiki. Beckmann won Best Actress in a Comedy at the Brightside Film Festival in Ex-Husband in which she played opposite SNL veteran Bobby Moynihan. In 2024, Beckmann starred, co-wrote, and produced the award-winning period drama short THE FUSCOS that provides a twist on classic 70s mob film. Beckmann is fresh off the plane (literally) from directing Raji Ahan’s comedy Dr. Sam in NYC featuring the legendary Lucie Arnaz. As a crowning achievement of her nerd life, you can catch her hosting her annual Women in Entertainment panel at San Diego Comic-Con. She currently resides in Los Angeles with Timothy Reese, her co-producer in life and love, and her 16 adorable houseplants.