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Carlton Daniel Jr.

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Biography

Carlton Daniel Jr. is a writer-director born in Cleveland, OH. Navigating sexuality, horror, and queer romance, Carlton's storytelling is grounded in the mundane and extraordinary experiences of Black Americans. He earned his MFA in Film and Dramatic Writing from Syracuse University. Carlton's award-winning directorial debut, MONOGAMISH (2017), screened at over 20 festivals internationally, premiering at Outfest LA. Carlton's recent short, HOMEGOING (2021), screened at the American Black Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, Palm Springs ShortFest, and Miami Film Festival. Carlton is developing a feature-length version of HOMEGOING, which was selected for the Outfest Screenwriting Lab (2020), and recognized as a finalist at Tribeca's Untold Stories (2021). Most recently Carlton wrote, directed, and produced an episode of 20th Digital Studio's BITE SIZE HALLOWEEN ('Rebecca' - S2.E19), streaming now on Hulu.

Known For

Bite Size Halloween
5.7

A series of stand-alone horror shorts ranging from the terrifying to the ridiculous.

Bite Size Halloween

2020
Dusk
6.8

Growing up in 1950s England in an intolerant and uninformed world, young Chris Winters struggles to fit into the gender roles dictated by wider society.

Dusk

2017
Fly
N/A

A queer coming-of-age romance about Skylar, a young Black ballet prodigy navigating the cost of perfection. A scholarship student at an elite ballet academy, Skylar channels fear and the weight of expectation into absolute discipline. When their mother falls behind on tuition, and the academy announces a paid professional apprenticeship, Skylar’s pursuit of excellence becomes a matter of survival. Their carefully controlled world is disrupted by Jay’ko, a gifted classmate whose free-spirited artistry contrasts sharply with Skylar’s precision. What begins as rivalry slowly deepens into intimacy, challenging Skylar’s belief that greatness comes from control alone. As the final audition approaches, Skylar must decide whether to cling to perfection or risk vulnerability in pursuit of artistic freedom.

Fly

2026
Little Bird
10.0

One day, timid Cecille dares to ask a coworker on a date. As the night progresses, she sets her beautiful and hungry self free.

Little Bird

2024
Black Dog
N/A

Two brothers must deal with the sudden loss of their parents. As one falls into the darkness of a troubled marriage, the other must find an escape from the evil that is devouring his family.

Black Dog

2017
Onikuma
N/A

Onikuma is Japanese yokai, a demon bear known for chasing horses. Surrounded by a foreign landscape, two women will understand that demons can come in different forms.

Onikuma

2016
Homegoing
N/A

Working as a mortician at his father's funeral parlor, Junior cycles through an unsatisfying life routine. A night out with friends forces him to see the world as it truly is.

Homegoing

2020
Monogamish
N/A

Cooper is eager to take his relationship to the next level, but when his boyfriend floats the idea of an open relationship, he has to rethink all of his previous expectations.

Monogamish

2017