Doreen Spicer-Dannelly

Writer / Producer / Director

Doreen Spicer-Dannelly is an American writer best known for Disney Channel’s critically acclaimed animated series, The Proud Family where she is credited as Developed by and Supervising Producer. The series was nominated for an Image Award and won the BET Comedy Award in a Children’s Program.

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She is currently available for new projects ranging from television shows, to feature-length films, and speaking events.

Doreen Spicer-Dannelly, CEO of SpiceRack Productions Inc.


For the Disney Channel, Spicer-Dannelly also developed and wrote the musically driven film, Jump In!, which broke records in television cable with 8.2 million viewers and Variety deemed the film “...the highest rated MOW ever.” Spicer-Dannelly’s first junior novel, Love Double Dutch! debuted for Random House Publishing which Kirkus praises as “A fun, well-paced read bubbling with energy and charming, diverse characters.” Spicer-Dannelly has since adapted the novel into a screenplay.

Spicer-Dannelly served as Consultant and Writer on the Emmy Award winning Netflix animated series, Motown Magic. She also created the international tween hit sitcom, The Wannabes Starring Savvy, and served as Showrunner and Executive Producer. The independently produced series follows six teens who want to be pop-stars. Spicer-Dannelly was instrumental in licensing the twenty-six episode series around the world which debuted in Australia on ABC 1 & 3 and became their number one kid show as well as on HBO Latin America. The show aired in over 100 countries including Starz Kids & Family US.

In 2013, Spicer-Dannelly made her directorial debut with a musically driven short film, Playground Politix, featuring eight girls and eight boys battle dancing for space at a playground. The short is aimed at gender bullying and premiered at the esteemed LA Shorts Film Fest. Playground Politix also became the official selection at Dances with Films Kidz, Sunscreen, The Maryland Kids Film Fest and Reel Women UK.

Spicer-Dannelly earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications at Morgan State University with a minor in English through the Warner Bros. Writing Program at the university. Having established expertise in writing for television, animation and film, Doreen Spicer-Dannelly continues to develop diverse and inclusive projects under the auspices of SpiceRack Productions Inc.

 
 

SPEAKING

Below is a sample taste from a full menu of Doreen's speaking engagement topics. However she is happy to work with event partners to produce audience-specific messaging. 

    • Middle School

      • How to Follow Your Dreams (Hint: Start Now!)

      • How to Start Writing Your First Book

      • Love Double Dutch Author Meet, Greet and Theme Discussion

    • High School and College Students

      • Setting Dream Goals and Taking First Steps

      • How To Write Your First Script: TV, Screenplay or Book Manuscript

      • Got Big Career Dreams? The Journey Starts Now!

    • Panels for Aspiring Writers

      • How I Became a Writer In Hollywood

      • How I Became a Producer In Hollywood

      • Run Your Race: How to Stay Motivated and Proactive