TELLING STORIES THAT MATTER

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Hi, I’m Darren Methlie. I’m a communications strategist who designs and produces narrative video for organizations, brands, and campaigns working with complex human issues.

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What I Do

I work end-to-end — from concept and message development through production and distribution — using documentary methods and editorial judgment to help organizations communicate clearly, credibly, and effectively. Depending on scope, I work solo or lead full production teams.

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Where I Work

For more than a decade, I’ve created mission-driven, brand-driven, and campaign-driven work for civic, nonprofit, and commercial partners.

My projects span:

• Short-form documentary and vertical video •

• Fundraising and donor-facing content •

• Campaign messaging and social rollouts •

• Event-driven and time-sensitive narratives •

• Often under tight deadlines and high expectations •

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Results & Impact

My work has helped:

• Raise more than $5 million in donor support •

• Reach over 9 million viewers nationwide •

•Drive tens of thousands of successful enrollments in national research programs •

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I’ve also produced rapid-response short-form campaigns — including a recent social rollout that generated 1,000+ petition signatures for a mobility initiative — and I’m currently completing Meta’s Creative Strategy certification.

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Experience & Approach

I’ve directed Emmy-winning broadcast work, produced high-visibility projects involving sensitive issues and high-profile talent, and built stories that help organizations move audiences, drive engagement, and clarify complex missions. I’m practical, fast, and steady under pressure — bringing strategic judgment, editorial discipline, and deep production experience to every project.

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Working Together

If you’re looking for a partner who can think strategically, adapt in real time, and deliver high-quality narrative work across platforms — whether independently or leading a team — I’d be glad to talk.

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