[ DANNY STACK ]
Hi, I'm a writer and director specialising in the kids / family genre. My writing / directing debut (in collaboration with Tim Clague) was the live-action family film Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg? It had its world premiere at the London Film Festival in October 2015. Our second live-action family film is the sci-fi adventure, Future TX, which was released in UK & US cinemas in 2022/23. My collaboration with Tim continues with Nelson Nutmeg Pictures and UK Scriptwriters (books, podcasts). Previously, I directed a number of shorts, most notably my supernatural thriller Origin which won Best Horror Short at the London Independent Film Festival in 2012.
For most of the noughties, I was an industry script reader (Miramax, Working Title, UK Film Council, Pathe, to name but a few) and I've developed a passionate insight into the scriptwriting process. As a result, I work as a freelance script consultant, and am regularly invited to schools, workshops and universities as a guest speaker. In 2007, I helped set up the Red Planet Prize, which champions new writing talent, and I am often involved in mentoring and various new talent schemes.
Full credit listing on IMDb
Nelson Nutmeg Pictures
Madeleine Cotter,
Directing Agent
Jean Kitson, Writing Agent
WRITER/DIRECTOR FILMOGRAPHY
FUTURE TX
Family sci-fi feature film
(with Tim Clague)
Two kids get their first mobile (cell) phones but receive a call from someone who claims to be from the future, and he needs their help if the world is going to survive! Starring Griff Rhys-Jones, Catriona Scott, Christos Lawton, and introducing Adele Congreve & Arran Kemp. Coming soon!
MEMORY TX
Sci-fi short film, 2019
(with Tim Clague)
A woman makes a unique and life changing call to her mother, who died many years ago. This initially was a sound test for Future TX but it quickly led to an exciting experiment in sound, vision and narrative. The result is an emotionally powerful short film. Starring Ellie Brooks.
SAINT NICKED
Christmas short film, 2016
(with Tim Clague)
A young girl sets out to capture Santa in order to "have a word" about this so-called naughty / nice list!
WHO KILLED NELSON NUTMEG?
Family comedy feature film, 2015
(with Tim Clague)
On their annual summer camp holiday, four misfit kids suspect that the park's mascot has been murdered! But no-one believes them so they start to investigate... Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg? Starring Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) and a cast of new young stars!
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Comedy short, 2012
After picking up their kids from school, two mothers escape to the woods and stage a playful stand-off to liven up their domestic lives. Written by Nell Denton. Produced by White Lantern Films. Winner Best Script at Southern Script Festival 2012.
ORIGIN
Horror short, 2010
A stressed mum tries to keep her family together when her son falls ill after he's bitten by a mysterious creature in the woods. Starring Katy Carmichael, Lee Ross and Jack Blumenau. Winner Best Horror Short, London Independent Film Festival.
LIQUID LUNCH
Webcom, 2011
No budget short web series. Two guys regularly meet in the pub to break up the monotony of their working day but when they realise life is passing them by, they decide to do something about it.
ON THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE
Drama short, 2006
No budget short film. A widower gives a poetic tribute to his late wife as he recalls fond memories of their domestic routine together.
LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
WORLD PREMIERE, 2015
LONDON
INDEPENDENT
FILM
FESTIVAL
BEST HORROR SHORT, 2012
BBC