Daniel Duval

Manitoulin Island-based screenwriter and novelist, I bring an accountant’s precision and a storyteller’s instinct to crafting character-driven, genre-versatile scripts.
Manitoulin Island-based screenwriter and novelist with a sharp eye for story and a steady hand at craft. Though I wear a Tax Specialist’s badge by day, by night I’m writing characters who find themselves in unexpected places—morally, emotionally, sometimes geographically. My tax-preparer rigour means my drafts arrive on time, formatted properly, and with fewer holes than you’ll often see in this business.

Over the past several years I’ve developed feature-length scripts and TV pilots that centre on flawed characters navigating complex worlds. I believe in showing the internal journey—people changing because of what they do, not just what happens to them. As a novelist I’ve learned the value of patience and depth; as a screenwriter I respect the power of economy and visual storytelling. What ties both is character: when you care about who’s walking across the frame, everything else follows.

Always open to producers, reps or collaborators who favour strong ideas, clear structure and voice-driven writing. Let’s talk if you’re looking for a writer who can deliver on concept and craft.