Mary Dauterman is a writer-director. She is a Film Independent Screenwriting and Fast Track Fellow. Her debut feature, a body horror comedy called Booger, premiered at Fantasia Film Festival in 2023 and was supported by Tribeca Creators Market and Film Independent. She has written and directed projects for Adult Swim, published kids books that aren’t for kids, directed some decent commercials, and co-invented a viral beach accessory, The Tortilla Towel (TM). A creative alum from Wieden + Kennedy, Droga5, and CP+B (creative portfolio here), she was recognized as an ADC Young Gun for her body of work.
Awards: 2024 Film Independent Screenwriting Fellow 2023 Film Independent Fast Track Fellow 2022 Tribeca Creator’s Market 2022 Tribeca Untold Stories Finalist 2020 Best Director, Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2019 SHOOT New Directors Showcase 2018 ADC Young Gun 2014 Business Insider’s Most Creative Women in Advertising 5x Webbies 3x One Show 2x D&AD 2x Cannes Lions
