a.k.a. deathcats
Danin Jacquay is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker, writer, and photographer known for her visually bold, hyper-stylized work rooted in horror, drama, and the hyper-feminine. Her films and imagery emphasize strong aesthetic worlds, elevated styling, and emotionally charged storytelling.
Her work has been spotlighted by PAPER, FANGORIA, and Metal Hammer, and she has directed over 30 music videos for artists including Wiz Khalifa, BABYMETAL, Pussy Riot, and The Living Tombstone, among others. As a photographer, she has shot talent such as Lil Nas X, Carmen Electra, Susanna Son, Mod Sun, and Sean Gunn.
Danin is the co-founder of the all-female horror collective Fatale Collective. Her short films have screened at festivals including Fantastic Fest, Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, FilmQuest, Overlook Film Festival, and FrightFest, earning awards for Best Directing and Cinematic Achievement. She currently has a film within a feature anthology streaming on Tubi called Give Me an A.
Danin's work is defined by its striking visuals, heightened femininity, and a fascination with beauty, fear, and transformation.