daryl
della
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.
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.