I'm Darren R Mann, an Emmy-nominated and award-winning filmmaker with extensive experience in documentaries, branded storytelling, and feature films. I'm known for blending visceral visual style with emotionally resonant narratives, and I've created content for major networks and brands—from Sundance-featured films to mission-driven campaigns. I've worked on six continents, with crews in some of the world's most remote locations—from the Arctic Circle to the jungles of Borneo—delivering bold, character-driven stories that inspire action and understanding.

Darren R Mann

I'm Darren R Mann, an Emmy-nominated and award-winning filmmaker with extensive experience in documentaries, branded storytelling, and feature films. I'm known for blending visceral visual style with emotionally resonant narratives, and I've created content for major networks and brands—from Sundance-featured films to mission-driven campaigns. I've worked on six continents, with crews in some of the world's most remote locations—from the Arctic Circle to the jungles of Borneo—delivering bold, character-driven stories that inspire action and understanding.

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I’m Darren R Mann, an Emmy-nominated and award-winning filmmaker with extensive experience in documentaries, branded storytelling, and feature films. I’m known for blending visceral visual style with emotionally resonant narratives, and I’ve created content for major networks and brands—from Sundance-featured films to mission-driven campaigns.

I’ve worked on six continents, with crews in some of the world’s most remote locations—from the Arctic Circle to the jungles of Borneo—delivering bold, character-driven stories that inspire action and understanding.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer/Director/Editor at Mann-made Pictures
October 1, 2002 - Present

Education

BFA at Emerson College
September 22, 1991 - May 25, 1994

Qualifications

Emmy-nominated
January 25, 2026 - January 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality
    uniE608 Arctic Void
    Mystery/Thriller which spent 3 weeks on Prime's Top 10 in the US.
    uniE608 AeroVironment VAPOR
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    uniE608 This Cold Life
    Feature Documentary on the world's northernmost town. TIME, Inc. - Sundance TV filmdirector videoeditor
    uniE608 AeroVironment HAPS program
    AeroVironment's HAPS program at Spaceport in New Mexico. filmdirector videoeditor
    uniE608 American Dream: Detroit
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