Danny Stack embarked on his professional journey as a script reader for a plethora of esteemed companies, including Miramax, Working Title, Pathe, UK Film Council, and Irish Film Board, among others. He played a pivotal role in establishing the Red Planet Prize in collaboration with Tony Jordan, a initiative aimed at discovering and nurturing new television writing talent. As a screenwriter, Stack's credits include the esteemed EastEnders, the revitalized Thunderbirds for ITV, Hey Duggee, and a multitude of popular children's television programs. His repertoire is characterized by a diverse range of genres and formats, but he is most renowned for his extensive work within the realm of children's and family entertainment.
Notably, his supernatural thriller, Origin, garnered widespread acclaim and won the prestigious Best Horror award at the London Independent Film Festival. Stack also co-hosted the highly acclaimed podcast The UK Scriptwriters Podcast alongside Tim Clague, which debuted in 2010. In tandem with Clague, Stack has directed a total of five films and a television series to date, cementing their partnership as a formidable force in the industry.
