Photo by Andrew Fraser
Danielle Baynes is an award-winning actor, writer and director based in Australia. With a passion for performance-driven narratives, Danielle’s work often explores coming-of-age, connection and identity.
Danielle was nominated for an Australian Writers’ Guild Award (AWGIE) and Australian Directors' Guild Award for her debut short film, COLD HEARTS. Co-written and co-directed with Yolanda Ramke (CARGO, TROPPO), Cold Hearts won Best Narrative Short and Exceptional Emerging Artist awards at the Hollywood Film Festival. Her second short film, COMMENTS, won the Audience Award at Freshflix Film Festival 2022 and was launched as a social impact campaign in support of the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. It is now used in schools around the world as a visceral education tool on the impact of cyberbullying.
Danielle's third short film, GHOST GEAR, premiered at Flickerfest International Short Film Festival in 2023. Shot entirely on Bruny Island, Tasmania, the film was the recipient of the BRUNY20 Artist fellowship. Danielle has finished production on her fourth short film, THE DOG, starring Kate Walsh (GREY’S ANATOMY, EMILY IN PARIS).