When they were just 24 years old, two screenwriters penned what became Netflix’s most-watched film of all time - a global phenomenon, recipient of two Academy Awards and numerous accolades, and Time’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year. Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan discuss how intentional, culturally authentic writing creates stories that scale globally, and what happens when a studio bets on bold creative voices over safe formulas.
Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan are a Mexican American/NorCal writing duo and were named Variety's Screenwriters to Watch 2025. They co-wrote Netflix's most-watched film ever, KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, winning two Oscars, two Golden Globes & a Grammy. Next up, the duo is set to write Tim Burton's Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, alongside Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap, who are developing and producing.
Versha Sharma
Journalist & Former Editor-in-Chief, Teen Vogue
Versha Sharma is an award-winning journalist and media executive whose work explores the intersection of culture, politics, and digital media. The former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, she currently serves on the boards of the International Women’s Media Foundation and VOW for Girls.
