DARYN SNIJDEWIND

Daryn Snijdewind (she/they) is a director and screenwriter. Her work explores complex relationships, gender, identity, and the inner workings of the human mind. Born in Lake Forest, California in 2001, Daryn began filmmaking at 16 years old in Trabuco Hills High School's film program, Magic Box Productions. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Media Arts Production at Emerson College in 2022.​

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Daryn wrote, directed, and produced the award-winning short film, The Cell, in 2022, which is an allegorical narrative in which a young woman must escape from her voyeuristic prison. It touches on the cyclical pain that comes from the active fight for liberation in the face of an oppressive force, using metaphoric visuals and immersive sound design to deliver the message that no battle is ever truly over. The Cell has been completed and is available for viewing on YouTube and darynsnijdewind.com!

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Daryn is also an experienced assistant and researcher, often seen behind the scenes ensuring that everything runs smoothly for other passionate creatives and logistical juggernauts. Daryn is currently based in the Los Angeles/Orange County area, looking for the next big challenge. She has also pitched and wrote editorial articles for websites such as AfterBuzz TV, and is currently looking to expand her portfolio. Visit darynsnijdewind.com to read her recent articles, and be on the lookout for more!