 During this time he became involved in the film "Derrida", a documentary based on the career and philosophy of Algerian-born French literary critic and philosopher Jacques Derrida.Danielewski was an assistant editor, sound technician and cameraman for the movie, and he can be seen adjusting the sound equipment in Derrida's suit jacket at one point in the film.He graduated with an MFA in 1993, which was the same year his father died.