Daniel McCartney is a writer, director, and actor, and the founder of Dutch Boy House, an independent film, music, and publishing company. He wrote, directed, and starred in the short film ONE OF ONE (2026), a 20-minute psychological thriller about what you sacrifice to be seen. His next short, RUST GOD — which he also wrote, directed, and appears in — is forthcoming from Dutch Boy House. As an actor, he will appear in the upcoming feature My New Friend Jim, starring Rob Lowe and Keith David.