Screenplays

“An Uncut Gem” — The New York Times
Dan co-wrote the screenplay with director Jeremiah Zagar, based on the Novel by Justin Torres, released by The Orchard.
For We the Animals, Dan received a Sundance Screenwriting Fellowship, and Maryland Film Festival Grant.
Winner! Sundance NEXT: Innovator Award
Winner! OUTFest 2018 Best Narrative
National Board of Review Top Ten 2018
Nominated for 5 Independent Spirit Awards
Nominated for GLAAD Award

“A film that balances penetrating clarity with compassion” – The New York Times

Dan was the Script Consultant for the film written by Jordana Spiro and Angelica Nwandu and directed by Jordana Spiro, released by Samuel Goldwyn.

Dan is currently adapting Édouard Louis’s History of Violence with producer Christopher Zwickler.

Dan is currently adapting Anne Tyler’s novel with producer Jamie Wolfe.