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Hey, I'm Darren!
Los Angeles, California
I am an independent filmmaker living in Los Angeles, CA. I have made a number of short films that you can see on my site (www.darrencoyle.com). When not making films, I work as a producer and director of unscripted television.
My Projects
Projects I'm Supporting
DOT- A Short Film
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Drama, Family
A dark relapse occurs on the day of her daughter's 7th birthday party, in this three-generational story of women being caretakers.
This project got the green light!
Lady Parts
Los Angeles, California• Film Feature
Comedy, Drama
When a high-risk cancer patient chooses preventative surgery, her removed organs move into her house and start talking to her.
This project got the green light!
Black Lady Goddess
Newark, New Jersey• Series
Drama, Fantasy
Set 50 years in the future where the world has found out that God is a black woman and reparations have been given to all aborginators...
This project got the green light!
Oniphron
Portland, Oregon• Film Feature
Drama, Fantasy
A tale about a homeless immortal woman taken in by a Portlander.
This project got the green light!
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The Bachelorette Party
Orcas, Washington• Film Feature
Comedy, Horror
Six girlfriends go to a remote island for a bachelorette party, where they go from fighting off bad hangovers to fighting for their lives.
This project got the green light!
Passion & Progress
Lakeland, Florida• Series
Documentary
When people of color set out an ambitious goal to reach their highest potential, only to be faced with societal barriers.
This project got the green light!
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STiGMA
Atlanta, Georgia• Series
Drama
As Senator Ingram stares down an easy reelection, things become unstable when he is diagnosed with a mental illness.
This project got the green light!
Someone Will Assist You Shortly
Hampton Bays, New York• Film Feature
Drama, LGBTQ
A gay hospice nurse climbs back into the closet to care for his abusive dad and the behaviorally challenging nephew he never knew he had.
This project got the green light!
Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema
New York City, New York• Film Festival
Film-related Business, Shorts Program
Show us your film. We'll show you success.
This project got the green light!
Pozole
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Maia prolly killed her Nana.
This project got the green light!
A Room Full of Nothing
Austin, Texas• Film Feature
Adventure, Romance
In this Swiss Army Man meets Eternal Sunshine adventure an artistic couple's life takes a bizarre turn when they wake up alone in the world.
This project got the green light!
The Atavist
Pittsfield, Berkshire County• Film Feature
Adventure, Sci-Fi
A young woman travels to the past, but when the things she leaves alter history, she must get them back to save the future.
This project got the green light!
"SURE-FIRE" - Development Funding Phase II
New York City, New York• Film Feature
Comedy, Crime
SURE-FIRE is a comedy about a NYC con man having a mid-life crisis who stumbles into becoming a movie producer to pay off gangsters.
This project got the green light!
Fantastic Santa Monaco
Los Angeles, California• Film Feature
Drama, Satire
A film about a group of performance artists who are looking for love, connection and significance in Los Angeles.
This project got the green light!
Rich Kids
Houston, Texas• Film Feature
Drama
A group of Latino teens in a poor community break into Los Ricos, a local mansion, to forget their difficult lives and live a different one.
This project got the green light!
Interference
New York City, New York• Film Short
Drama, Thriller
A violent altercation between a police officer and a black man left one person dead. A couple passing by must decide what they believe.
This project got the green light!
Wed-Locked
Los Angeles, California• Series
Comedy
Robert and Denise, a recently married couple, do their best to put differences aside and navigate the beautiful minefield called marriage.
This project got the green light!
Self Portrait
New York City, New York• Film Short
Drama, Experimental
A young woman reflects on the authenticity of her parents marriage in a staged dinner scene revealing three individual perspectives.
This project got the green light!
An Act of Terror
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County• Film Short
Drama, History
The true story of Virginia Christian, a 16-year-old African American girl accused of murder in the Jim Crow South.
This project got the green light!
Pay to Stay
New York City, New York• Film Short
Horror, LGBTQ
A couple take a mini-vacation to repair their relationship, unaware the AirBNB they rented may lead to their untimely end.
This project got the green light!
Quality Problems
Burbank, California• Film Feature
Comedy
Poster Family To-Do-list: Throw perfect eight-year-old's birthday party, find wandering Grandpa and deal with cancer in the left boob.
This project got the green light!
The Hunt
Los Angeles, California• Film Feature
Comedy
In this odd couple, road movie, Darcy and Jack discover that you can lose and find yourself, all without leaving the valley.
This project got the green light!
Futureboy
New York City, New York• Film Short
Comedy, Sci-Fi
Billy comes from the future to stop himself from inventing time travel. Nope. Now to convince a judge, his wife, and himself he's not crazy.
This project got the green light!
Girl Code
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Drama
When girls talk, there's what they say, and what they're REALLY saying.
This project got the green light!
Soulmates
Burlington, Vermont• Film Feature
Comedy, Romantic Comedy
Samantha and Jessamine's small-town "married" way of life is suddenly jeopordized by two out-of-staters: Jess's new fiancé and a corporation
This project got the green light!
Rich Kids
Houston, Texas• Film Feature
Drama, Teen
A group of Latino teens in a poor community break into Los Ricos, a local mansion, to forget their difficult lives and live a different one.
This project got the green light!
Girl Clown the Feature Film
New York City, New York• Film Feature
Comedy, Romantic Comedy
A quirky romantic comedy about a mousy woman who attempts to overcome her shyness by becoming a clown. Based on the award-winning short.
This project got the green light!
Black People Are Dangerous
New York City, New York• Film Short
Comedy, Thriller
A hitchhiker wonders if she’s being prejudice, or if the black guy at the wheel is the cannibal the police are looking for.
This project got the green light!
The Space Between
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Drama
Rachel struggles with who she thinks she should be as a married woman, while trying to reconcile with having lost her mother at a young age.
This project got the green light!
Garbage
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Comedy, LGBTQ
Jean and Jacob want to get their shit together, but Jean and Jacob need to get drunk first.
This project got the green light!
The Hard Way
Missoula, Montana• Film Short
Documentary
An inspiring story about an 89-year-old trail runner who does things the hard way to maintain purpose, momentum and vitality.
This project got the green light!
ACID TEST (short film)
Houston, Texas• Film Short
Drama, Family
A short film about dropping acid and going home to your parents! Trip alongside Jenny as her concert night turns into family absurdity.
This project got the green light!
10 Days (for now)
Los Angeles, California• Film Feature
Comedy
Over the holidays, estranged couple Ellie and Estlin give their relationship one last chance: 10 days to make it work, or part ways forever.
This project got the green light!
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Halftime
Los Angeles, California• Series
Comedy, Sport
A comedy following the highs & lows of professional football's newest team. Each ep takes place during the league mandated 12-min halftime.
This project got the green light!
Sure-Fire
New York City, New York• Film Feature
Comedy, Crime
A NYC con man having a mid-life crisis stumbles into becoming a movie producer to pay off gangsters trying to kill him.
This project got the green light!
Ringfinger
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County• Film Feature
Romantic Comedy, LGBTQ
A disenchanted bride throws a going away party for her gay country singer brother on the night before her wedding.
This project got the green light!
Ordinary Women
San Francisco, California• Series
Animation, History
Feminist Frequency's new video series about defying stereotypes, challenging the status quo, and being extraordinary.
This project got the green light!
Ordinary
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Drama, Shorts Program
Recently diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Janie, ventures to LA where she finds freedom inspired by a friendship with the fantastical Pixie.
This project got the green light!
Break
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Sometimes a door opens where you least expect it…
This project got the green light!
The Long Haul
Seattle, Washington• Film Feature
Comedy, Documentary
Magic Mike meets The Full Monty in a documentary featuring six "Average Joes"
This project got the green light!
Things I Hate
New York City, New York• Series
Comedy
A nice gal endures the indignities and humiliations of life in the big city, one episode at a time.
This project got the green light!
Must Fool Everyone
Saint Louis, Missouri• Film Short
Comedy
Must Fool Everyone is a comedic short about a quirky guy mistaking an offer from his dream girl for playing the role of a lifetime.
This project got the green light!
About Strangers
Los Angeles, California• Series
Experimental, Drama
An ethereal and meditative journey that follows three drifters seeking an escape from their cycles of dissatisfaction and apathy.
This project got the green light!
Over Dinner
New Haven, Connecticut• Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Frustrated by her eccentric mother's care-free role as grandmother, her adult daughter unravels their complicated past over dinner.
This project got the green light!
The Psychiatrist
Burbank, California• Film Short
Drama, Mystery
A psychiatrist & her troubled patient uncontrollably connect through Fear, obsession & infidelity. There’s been a murder. Who? How? & Why?
This project got the green light!
Electric Bleau
Atlanta, Georgia• Film Feature
Thriller
In 1980’s New Orleans, a biracial punk rocker must destroy a cursed heirloom before she repeats the same deadly cycle as her ancestors.
This project got the green light!
Dime Short (formerly Spare Change)
Denver, Colorado• Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Sometimes you have to dig a little deeper...
This project got the green light!
Kinesthesia
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Drama, Shorts Program
Frustrated at her inability to accurately remember a particular time of happiness in her life, Minny sets out to find it again.
This project got the green light!
Funeral Day
Los Angeles, California• Film Feature
Comedy, Drama
A man skips his friend’s funeral in an attempt to start living his own life to the fullest.
This project got the green light!
