Daisy Friedman

Biography

Daisy Friedman is a writer and director based in New York City. Her history as a multi-organ transplant recipient has drawn her to create work that centers on the intersections of tradition, intimacy, embodiment, and disability. Her short film, Unholy (2024), had its world premiere at Sundance 2025 and went on to screen at South by Southwest 2025. The film received an Audience Award at the 2025 National Film Festival for Talented Youth.

Her previous short film, As You Are (2023), has screened at prestigious film festivals such as Frameline, Inside Out, Outfest, The Chicago International Film Festival, and The National Film Festival For Talented Youth. The film received numerous awards, incl...