Summary

Hello, I am a Writer, Director, and Producer willing to travel to any location. I love working with a crew and my professionalism shines through in everything that I do.

Credits

3/24 – Current

Administrative Assistant

Staff Position — PANO Details
3/24 – Current

This is a freelance 5-10 hour a week position where I write emails, make calls, communicate with board members and upper management regarding planning for meetings. I progress monitor joint efforts between teammates and help brainstorm ideas that move the non profit forward.

12/23 – 12/23

Director of Photography (DP) Court Tv Accomplice to Murder (Season 2)

Hasn't aired will are on Court TV — TV — Freelance Details
12/23 – 12/23

Set up Lighting, make lighting choices, mic subjects with lavs while using boom as well. Choose interview setup, drive to various locations, connect with the subject, carry equipment, shoot interview, shoot b-roll, Complete daily log of clips, instruct subjects on how to sit and where to look during interview, turn in deliverables and keep a copy until all was clear to erase.

12/23 – 12/23

Director of Photography (DP) A.S.H.A.

High end Gala event — Corporate — Freelance Details
12/23 – 12/23

Chose lighting according to the company's request, directed subjects on how to sit, chose the setting for each interview, crafted questions for the interview, Direct Subjects on sound bites to repeat, shoot the interview, shoot B-Roll, develop an understanding for the company and the use for the footage.

11/23 – 12/23

Producer/Shooter Private School Promo

Corporate — Freelance Details
11/23 – 12/23

Scheduled, prepped, and directed talent for shoot. Hired additional crew to fit the needs of the shoot. fillmed the interviews and B-Roll. Recorded Audio and edited the final product.

10/23 – 10/23

Producer/Shooter Hair Salon Grand Opening Promo

Advertising Details
10/23 – 10/23

Planned the setting, storyline, and wrote the questions for a promotional video for a hair salon.

9/22 – 9/23

Office Production Assistant (Associate Producer Duties)

Staff Position — First 48 - ITV America Details
9/22 – 9/23

On the television show th First 48 I manage media, I connect with families and present the idead of their loved one's story being aired on First 48. I am the liason between the police department and other members of the show. I Communicate with families and request materials from them. i coordinate schedules during shoots of family scenes. I Strategize plans for what to film during a family scene. I Ask the questions during family scenes. Manage shipment of items, plan and facilitate screening of episodes.

8/22 – 9/23

Director Snapped

Film (Feature-length) — Faith in Motion Pictures Details
8/22 – 9/23

Staffed the entire cast and crew of over 40 people. Planned, scheduled and secured locations and shoot days. Directed actors and met with department heads to discuss needs and final product desired.

8/22 – 8/23

Writer Snapped

Film (Short) Details
8/22 – 8/23

Writing the script for a short film.

Orgs

  • Women of Color Filmmakers

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: Black, African American or Caribbean
  • Gender: Woman

Media

  • Mate in Waiting: Episode 4

  • Software Developer by Day, and Spinning Indian Hip Hop by Night.

Recos

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Darshell is an epitome of hard working. Previously to working to with her on set of "Deuteronomy 31:8", I've had the pleasure of working with her in other various roles. She always goes above and beyond with confidence in every role that she accepts. ...MORE...
John Wyche
Script Supervisor
Darshell is one of the best hardest working people I’ve worked with. She has a handle on most jobs on set. She’s a crucial and valueable member on every set I’ve been on with her. ...MORE...

Education

Class of '12

Alabama A&M University

Masters in Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Class of '04

University of Toledo

Bachelors in Speech and Language Pathology

My Gear

  • Windows Laptop
  • Sony a7 III
  • LED Lighting
  • Blackmagic Production Camera 4K
  • Final Draft

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Social Media
  • Final Draft
  • Screenwriting
  • Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Creative Writing
  • Customer Service
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Office Suite