Screenwriter. Playwright. Poet. Artist.

My name is Daniela Dampare and I’m an African Canadian poet and writer born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

I'm the 4th Poet Laureate of Sheridan College, graduating with an Honors Bachelor's in Creative Writing and Publishing and an Undergraduate Certificate in Creativity and Creative Problem Solving.

I’ve always had an active imagination, sparked by my love for West African films. I fell in love with writing in high school, using poetry as a way to navigate my mental health. I started writing comedy shows and dramas to elevate the mundane things in my life.

My hope is to become a showrunner one day.

Half-hour | Workplace Sitcom | Mockumentary | Fish out of Water | Found Family

Training Callie was placed in the quarterfinals and semifinals of Stage 32's 4th Annual Television Comedy Screenwriting Contest (2024). 

The title can be found below:
https://www.stage32.com/happy-...

Training Callie has been read by multiple producers and WGA writers. The story is a witty, personal, and enjoyable ride with an intriguing plot that leaves the audience wanting more. 
And most importantly, it's funny as f&*$%!

She's Serving (Tables)!

Working as a full time hostess and cashier during my undergrad inspired me to create a love letter for those working in the food and customer service care industry. Heavily inspired by the shows above, Training Callie is about the importance of growth and the life long journey of finding oneself.

Half-hour | Workplace Sitcom | Found Family | Chaotic & Cozy

The Hose is Real. The Drama is Not.

I always wondered what a show about a group of young, mischievous, over-achieving firefighters would look like. Heavily inspired by Brooklyn Nine-Nine, (504) Fire is a silly, chaotic comedy that pulls at the heartstrings.

Half-hour | Workplace Sitcom | Coming of Age | Slice of Life

They're Qualified...ish.

Gen Z is getting older and things aren’t getting easier. Despite us being deemed the "anxious generation," us oddballs have paved the way for so many different, non-traditional career branches. Sometimes, it’s not probable to be your own boss or start your own business, so we resort to the status quo, the nine-to-five. 

2-Act Play | Drama | Historical Romance | Justice | Black Excellence

The folk, soul, and poetic feeling of Hadestown embraces Shakespeare's classic, Romeo and Juliet. Incorporating prevalent issues like discrimination, sexism, and racial injustice, Love, Marilyn is a tragic but bold story. Inspired by the Loving V. Virginia case (1967), the story follows an interracial couple navigating their love in a black and white world.

Cover created by Lena Bern.

C. S. Lewis