Danishka Esterhazy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Danishka Esterhazy
Born	1979 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Occupation	Writer, director
Known for	Black Field

Danishka Esterhazy is a talented Canadian writer and director known for making exciting thriller and horror movies. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1979. Some of her most famous films include Black Field (2009), Level 16 (2018), The Banana Splits Movie (2019), and the 2021 remake of Slumber Party Massacre.

Danishka Esterhazy's Film Career

Danishka Esterhazy is known for telling powerful stories, especially those featuring strong female characters. Her first big movie, Black Field, won important awards. It was named Best Feature Drama at the Women in Film Festival in Vancouver. It also won Best Canadian Feature at the Female Eye Film Festival in Toronto.

Films Around the World

Danishka's films have been shown in many places. They have appeared at film festivals and in theaters all over the world. This includes the Rome International Film Festival and the Puchon International Film Festival in South Korea. Her movies have also been seen in India, Paris, and Germany.

Her films have also been shown on TV channels like CBC Television, Bravo, and Super Channel.

Awards and Recognition

Danishka has received several special awards for her work. She won the Kodak New Vision Award for being the most promising female Canadian director. This award was given by Women in Film and Television Toronto. She also won an award for Best Screenplay at the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival in 2015.

In 2022, she won a Canadian Screen Award. This was for Best Direction in a TV Movie for her film I Was Lorena Bobbitt.

Education and Training

Danishka Esterhazy studied filmmaking at two well-known schools. She graduated from the Canadian Film Centre. She also completed her training at the National Screen Institute. These schools helped her learn the skills to become a successful writer and director.

Notable Films and TV Shows

Danishka Esterhazy has directed many interesting films and television episodes.

Feature Films Directed

• Black Field (2009)
• Level 16 (2018)
• The Banana Splits Movie (2019)
• Slumber Party Massacre (2021)
• Sniper: The Last Stand (2025)

Television Work

• Vagrant Queen (2020) - Directed two episodes
• I Was Lorena Bobbitt (2020) - A TV movie
• SurrealEstate (2021–present) - Directed five episodes
• Ginny & Georgia (2023) - Directed two episodes

Awards