K.D. Dávila is a renowned Mexican-American screenwriter hailing from the vibrant city of Los Angeles. Prior to embarking on her illustrious career, she obtained a prestigious degree in Near Eastern Studies from the esteemed Princeton University. Subsequently, she went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree in Writing for Screen and Television from the University of Southern California's renowned School of Cinematic Arts. Throughout her academic and professional journey, Dávila has garnered recognition and accolades, including being selected as a Universal Pictures Emerging Writers Fellow and a Film Independent Project Involve Fellow. Her exceptional work in the feature film Emergency culminated in her receiving the 2022 Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Furthermore, Dávila has also demonstrated her versatility as a filmmaker by directing and co-writing the critically acclaimed film Please Hold, which received an Academy Award nomination.
