LENSRENTALS - 2022 - GONGOLI [Writer - Director - Producer - Actor]
FILM THREAT - 2020 - Land of Dry Bones [Writer - Director - Producer - Actor]
“Darrell Lake knocks it out of the park with Land of Dry Bones Film, the best film I've seen at the #HollyshortsFest so far this year.”
“Lake displays complete control over his masterful framing of action sequences, skillful directing of actors, in addition to crafting an effective sociopolitical commentary and a treatise on “unboxing our memories” and PTSD. What other goals could a filmmaker wish to attain in a 14-minute film? Bravo.”
FACE2FACE AFRICA - 2019 - Sierra Leonean filmmaker strives to tell his experiences during the civil war in new short film [Writer - Director - Producer - Actor]
VARIETY - 2018 – EMERGENCY WINS NARRATIVE SHORTS JURY AWARD AT SXSW FILM FESTIVAL. [Lead Actor]
https://variety.com/2018/film/news/sxsw-awards-thunder-road-peoples-republic-of-desire-1202726157/
DEADLINE - 2017 – EMERGENCY WINS AT THE NBCUNIVERSAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL. [Lead Actor]
"Emergency Wins the Harness social Impact award at the NBCUNIVERSAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL."
VARIETY - 2017 – THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF DARRELL – WARNER BROS. STAGE 13 SERIES - [Writer - Director - Actor - Exec Producer]
Warner Bros. Digital Networks has set October for the official debut of its “unapologetic” new short-form content brand, Stage 13— with a range of unscripted shows and scripted series spanning horror, comedy, and drama...
“The Incredible Life of Darrell”: Scripted series revolves around Darrell, an awkward wallflower who finds himself delaying the transition into adulthood at all costs. Darrell Lake created, wrote, directed and stars in the series; produced by West of 7th Digital Productions.
https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/stage-13-launch-warner-bros-digital-networks-1202516192/
NY DAILY NEWS - 2015 – THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF DARRELL – DIGITAL SERIES. [Writer - Director - Actor - Producer]
"Standouts so far include: “The Incredible Life of Darrell” — an average kid leads an average life, but there’s something pretty incredible about all of it."
https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/treasures-trash-fest-trailers-park-article-1.2326176
TUBE FILTER - 2015 – THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF DARRELL – DIGITAL SERIES. [Writer - Director - Actor - Producer]
"Many web series claim to offer awkward moments from the lives of their protagonists. This week’s featured indie series takes that formula one step further: The protagonist is himself a walking, talking awkward moment. Actor Darrell Lake is the creator and star of The Incredible Life of Darrell, which delivers the funny through its deadpan lead."
http://www.tubefilter.com/2015/04/03/the-incredible-life-of-darrell/
HUFFINGTON POST - 2015 - ROUBADO – SHORT. [Actor]
"The film's talented cast is lead by the outstanding Darrell Lake ("Hawaii 5-0," "Southland") who portrays Alain Castelo with a beautifully stoic, intensity."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/myiea-coy/erica-a-watsons-roubado-h_b_8184788.html
INDIEWIRE – 2014 – A SILENT WHISPER – SHORT FILM. [Writer - Director - Actor - Producer]
"Darrell is a one-man unit here because, not only did he write, direct, produce and serve as production designer of the short, he also stars in it! And he does a good job, considering the many hats he wore in making the film."