Daniel Kwan, born on February 10, 1988, is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for being part of the directing duo Daniels, alongside Daniel Scheinert, whom he met while studying at Emerson College. Their career began with directing acclaimed music videos, including the viral "Turn Down for What" by DJ Snake and Lil Jon, which earned several nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards. The duo's feature film debut was in 2016 with *Swiss Army Man*, a surreal film that won the Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Their international breakthrough came in 2022 with the film *Everything Everywhere All at Once*. The film achieved extraordinary critical and commercial success, leading Kwan to win three Academy Awards in 2023: Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay, solidifying his position as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary cinema.