Roles: Director, Editor, Producer
DARRYL LAI
Media Producer | Branded content storyteller
Work
Between the Trees (2026)
Heartwarming student-centered stories designed for social media sharing. A long-standing series.
Won't Back Down (2025)
Epic athletics commercial making a big statement with licensed music.
Roles: Director, Editor
Regional Class Research Vessel - Names (2024)
Short film that explores ship names and the people behind them.
Roles: Director, Editor, Producer
The Wonder and the Worry (2023)
Long-term, feature-length documentary trailer produced highlighting National Geographic and one of it’s most prolific editors.
Roles: Cinematography, Post-Production supervisor, audio, producer
Oregon's Edge (2022)
Short film produced in partnership with the Oregon Coast Visitor’s Association highlighting the Southern Oregon Coast.
Roles: Director, Editor, Producer
Out There (2018)
Cinematic branded content for new marketing campaign launch
Roles: Director of Photography, Editor
Cassie - Next Generation Robot (2017)
Viral video with over 2 million views focused on cutting edge robotics
Roles: Director, Editor, Producer
Reel
About
Portland-born, multimedia specialist with a passion for bold video storytelling and content marketing with award-winning work featured on a national stage. Excellent technical skills with background in marketing and international business.
Over a decade of branded content marketing content creation in higher education and across a broad spectrum.
Hobbyist tinkerer, enthusiast bread baker, Part 107 FAA remote pilot and timelapse aficionado.