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 have an Honors Bachelors in Creative Writing and Publishing and an Undergraduate Certificate in Creativity and Creative Problem Solving from Sheridan College. I also worked as a script analyst and consultant at Darius Films Inc. 

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 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). 

My work can be found in the link below:
https://www.stage32.com/happy-...

Training Callie has been read by multiple producers and WGA writers. They all came to the conclusion that this 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 hell!

While working as a full time hostess and cashier for two years, I was able to draw inspiration from my day-to-day life and create a love letter to 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

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

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