Danielle Weinberg won The Script Lab’s 2024 Free Screenplay Contest, placing first out of more than 15,000 submissions. Previously, she worked in development for Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (STAR TREK, FRINGE) and Orlando Jones. She recently sold an original feature screenplay and is currently in development on several independent features as a multi-hyphenate. Her influences include Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, and Steven Spielberg. INVASION '53 is her directorial debut.