Work With Darren 1:1
For filmmakers, directors, editors, and creative professionals who need clarity on the story they’re telling — or the career they’re building.
Two Ways To Work Together
Whether you’re shaping a film or navigating your next professional move, I’ll help you identify the real problem and create a clearer path forward.
Story Consulting
For filmmakers who need help shaping the story.
I can help with documentaries, films, treatments, paper edits, interview strategy, rough cuts, story structure, character arcs, pitch positioning, and finding the clearest version of the film you’re trying to make.
Good for:
Documentary directors
Producers
Editors
Filmmakers in development, production, or post
Teams who are too close to the material
“I scheduled a 1:1 consultation with Darren because I needed help focusing the story ideas in my documentary. He came prepared with questions, ideas, and recommendations that helped us formulate my next steps. After our meeting, I had a clear path forward and was able to move into production.”
— Joel Aukes, Ain’t Dutch Productions“I worked with Darren because of his mastery of storytelling, and the film we created was wonderful. I valued his timely communication, and it felt like he was on my team. Oh, and very kind, too. I look forward to working with him again.”
— Garrett Hubbard, GH Studios
Career Coaching
For filmmakers and video professionals trying to build a stronger career & business path.
I can help with positioning, career transitions, portfolio strategy, reels, websites, offers, pricing, production company growth, creative business strategy, sales habits, and finding better clients and opportunities.
Good for:
Directors
Cinematographers
Editors
Freelancers
Video production company owners
Filmmakers trying to make a serious transition
“Darren’s coaching was incredibly helpful in giving me clarity about my career path. It gave me the confidence to move forward with a much clearer vision.”
— Wes Benoa, FilmmakerHow it works
1. Prepare
Complete a short intake form and share any relevant materials. I review everything in advance so we can begin with context rather than spend the session getting up to speed.
2. Work Through It Together
During a focused 60-minute session, we identify the real problem, explore your options, and make the decisions needed to move forward.
3. Leave With a Clear Plan
After the session, you’ll receive a written recap of the strongest insights, recommendations, priorities, and practical next steps.
Start With a 1:1 Clarity Session
60 minutes · $350
A focused 60-minute working session for your story, film, career, or creative business challenge.
Includes:
Up to 60 minutes of Advance review of your intake form and relevant materials.
A focused 60-minute video session with you.
Clear recommendations and next steps.
A personalized written recap of the most important insights
FAQs
How much material can I send before my session?
1
Your session includes review of your intake form and up to 45 minutes of advance preparation and material review.
That might include a treatment, pitch deck, your website, reel, selected scenes, notes, or a portion of a cut, or your social channels. Send me an overview of what you have, and I’ll help determine what will be most useful to review.
Projects involving extensive materials or a full-length film are scoped separately.
Can you review my entire rough cut or feature film?
2
Yes. A complete rough-cut or feature review is a separate engagement from the standard Clarity Session. Depending on the project, it may include a full-film review, supporting materials, written or time-coded notes, and a longer strategy session.
I’ll review the project details first and provide a clear scope and fee before we begin.
Can you work with me throughout the filmmaking process?
3
Yes, for selected projects. Some filmmakers need one focused session, while others benefit from ongoing support through development, production, interviews, editing, and completion.
That may involve recurring consulting, milestone reviews, interview preparation, rough-cut feedback, ongoing story support, or a more involved producing relationship. Longer engagements are scoped and priced according to the project.
Will you be credited as a producer on my film?
4
A producer credit is not included with a standard consulting session. If I become meaningfully involved over time—helping shape development, story, interviews, production strategy, the edit, or the path toward completion—we can discuss a defined producer role and appropriate credit.
Do you offer ongoing career coaching?
5
Yes. Many clients begin with a single Clarity Session to identify the central challenge and determine the strongest next steps.
When someone needs deeper support through a career transition, business change, portfolio rebuild, or company-growth period, I also offer multi-session coaching engagements tailored to their goals.
Ready for a Clearer Path Forward?
Bring me the story, career decision, or creative-business challenge that’s keeping you stuck.