daryl della

Director

Editor

Producer

Writer

Animator

Crafting Stories
Based in Austin, available anywhere.

Daryl Della is a filmmaker, director, editor, and visual storyteller who brings your ideas to life with precision and creativity. Whether leading video teams in the tech industry or crafting cinematic narratives, Daryl blends sharp visuals with compelling storytelling to deliver work that resonates. From heartfelt customer stories to innovative design and motion graphics, every project gets the same artistic flair and unwavering dedication.

Gold Rush Vinyl: Analog Dreams, Automated Efficiency

Caren Kelleher, owner of Austin's Gold Rush Vinyl, shares how automation through Zapier keeps her business spinning smoothly.

I directed and edited this piece, meticulously planning every step—from pre-production to final cut—to capture the timeless energy of vinyl in a modern, digital world.

Zapier + Handwrytten: A Personal Touch, Automated

In this 30-second spot, David Wachs, CEO of Handwrytten, shares how Zapier helps scale the art of handwritten notes in a digital age. I crafted the story from start to finish—shaping the narrative through thoughtful interviews, directing the crew on-site, and editing for maximum impact.

Our team traveled to Handwrytten’s headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, where we transformed a typical office space into a cinematic showcase of innovation. Every shot was carefully planned to bring energy and personality to the workspace, capturing the passion and precision that drives the company.

Udemy Student Story: From Crisis to Opportunity

This powerful story follows a Syrian refugee living in Germany who transformed his life through Udemy courses. Faced with hours of raw footage, I carefully crafted a moving short narrative that captured the heart of his journey, sourcing music and color grading to elevate the emotional impact.

Working against a tight two-week deadline, the final piece premiered at a live Udemy event attended by hundreds of educators, where it received overwhelmingly positive reviews. A testament to resilience, learning, and the power of storytelling.

Udemy Q3 Centerpiece

For Udemy’s Q3 marketing campaign, I animated their vibrant, icon-driven designs to create a dynamic 30-second broadcast spot. The challenge was to infuse energy and creativity into each transition, seamlessly connecting one design to the next while maintaining the playful and colorful tone of the campaign.

I also produced multiple versions tailored for web placements, adapting the spot for varying aspect ratios and languages. With the entire campaign built around text, every animation required custom precision to ensure clarity and impact across platforms.

Zapier Retreat 2024

For Zapier’s 2024 all-company retreat in Denver, I directed a team of videographers and photographers to capture the energy, connection, and celebration of the weeklong event. From keynote moments to candid team bonding, we documented it all and crafted a vibrant, fast-paced sizzle reel that captured the spirit of the retreat.

The real challenge was editing on-site and delivering a polished, high-impact recap video by the end of the week. It premiered at the closing night and was a big hit with the entire company, helping wrap the event on a high note.

NinjaOne + TeamLogic

TeamLogic IT, a managed services provider, relies on NinjaOne to scale efficiently, and we flew to their Orange County headquarters to capture the story firsthand.

I spearheaded the project, assembling a top-tier crew, including a producer, gaffers, and grips, to ensure a polished production. The setting was a plain office building, hardly the most cinematic backdrop. But through careful framing, lighting, and thoughtful editing, we found the angles that made it work, proving that with the right team, any location can tell a compelling story.

Udemy One-Shot Music Video

For Udemy Live, I collaborated with an incredible team to create a one-shot music video that takes viewers on a wild ride through Udemy’s San Francisco office. I directed the piece and operated the camera, running backwards with a 40-pound rig to capture the action in real time.

The choreography, coordination, and timing were key. We landed the final take in under five tries and premiered the finished video to an audience of Udemy customers, where it received an enthusiastic and memorable response.

Cornbread Mafia - TruTV Pitch Reel

For this action-packed pitch reel, I cut hours of raw footage into a high-octane, cinematic glimpse of a proposed reality show. The footage takes real people and transforms their lives into a sprawling drama of moonshining, turf wars, and family legacies, framed like a gritty, Southern crime epic.

From slow-burn rivalries to fiery confrontations, the edit captures the tension and wild personalities at play, delivering a mix of backwoods swagger and hard-edged storytelling.