“Gongoli was a clear winner for the contest, blending real-life experiences of Darrell Lake’s childhood in a modern horror story. “

https://wordpress.lensrentals.com/blog/2021/02/announcing-the-winner-of-the-lensrentals-pitch-contest/

“Darrell Lake knocks it out of the park with Land of Dry Bones Film, the best film I've seen at the #HollyshortsFest so far this year.”

“Lake displays complete control over his masterful framing of action sequences, skillful directing of actors, in addition to crafting an effective sociopolitical commentary and a treatise on “unboxing our memories” and PTSD. What other goals could a filmmaker wish to attain in a 14-minute film? Bravo.”

https://filmthreat.com/reviews/land-of-dry-bones/?fbclid=IwAR3-ilnXCh50N3xxy3TmvfB0RxkT8BuPxSsys4vI9K7B-YKvleqqCOTy_UU

“Sierra Leonean filmmaker strives to tell his experiences during the civil war in new short film.”

https://face2faceafrica.com/article/sierra-leonean-filmmaker-strives-to-tell-his-experiences-during-the-civil-war-in-new-short-film

Warner Bros. Digital Networks has set October for the official debut of its “unapologetic” new short-form content brand, Stage 13— with a range of unscripted shows and scripted series spanning horror, comedy, and drama...

“The Incredible Life of Darrell”: Scripted series revolves around Darrell, an awkward wallflower who finds himself delaying the transition into adulthood at all costs. Darrell Lake created, wrote, directed and stars in the series; produced by West of 7th Digital Productions.

https://variety.com/2017/digital/news/stage-13-launch-warner-bros-digital-networks-1202516192/

"Standouts so far include: “The Incredible Life of Darrell” — an average kid leads an average life, but there’s something pretty incredible about all of it."

https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/treasures-trash-fest-trailers-park-article-1.2326176

"Many web series claim to offer awkward moments from the lives of their protagonists. This week’s featured indie series takes that formula one step further: The protagonist is himself a walking, talking awkward moment. Actor Darrell Lake is the creator and star of The Incredible Life of Darrell, which delivers the funny through its deadpan lead."

http://www.tubefilter.com/2015/04/03/the-incredible-life-of-darrell/

INDIEWIRE – 2014 – A SILENT WHISPER – SHORT FILM.

"Darrell is a one-man unit here because, not only did he write, direct, produce and serve as production designer of the short, he also stars in it! And he does a good job, considering the many hats he wore in making the film."

http://www.indiewire.com/2014/06/watch-distressing-2-charactersingle-location-short-film-a-silent-whisper-short-shouts-