Bold & CONSCIOUS

storytelling

what I’ve Done.

Darlien Morales’ poignant storytelling and environmental filmmaking specialty to merge the gap between science and media led her to win three EMMYs, a Brand USA, ASTA Platinum awards, and more. With vast experience, and internationally premiered projects about conservation, history, eco-tourism, and education, Darlien stands out as one of the few female underwater camera operators and cinematographers from the Caribbean. Her works have screened at South By South West, Blue Ocean Film Festival, Jackson Wild Summit, Bad Bunny Concerts and Apple TV’s USA Today. When not making films or exploring nature, she is drawing or performing martial arts. Last year, Darlien won 4 medals at the International Chinese Martial Arts Competition in Orlando with the traditional Eagle Claw style. Her illustrations have made it to book covers, scholarship auctions, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services programs to protect endangered species. Darlien values mobility and creativity throughout her lifestyle.

Reel

what I'm currently doing. 

Darlien will make her feature length directorial debut with a coming-of-age documentary about Puerto Rico’s wildlife in 2024. She is collaborating with local and international entities to promote underwater (and adventure) camera educational programs. As member of the  "Asociación de Documentalistas de Puerto Rico," she seeks to promote the development of non-fiction cinema.  Darlien travels constantly, but has a base in Puerto Rico.

Watching: Short of the Week
Reading: The Marginalian Blog
Listening: The Tim Ferris Show

what I'm passionate about.

Crafting meaningful stories that uncover something new about what it means to be human - specially within a natural world, bring people together, and inspire hope, awareness and action;  Organizations and individuals that educate and work for environmental conservation and sustainable living;  Nat Geo Wild marathons;  Hiking, scuba diving, travel, live theatre, music, time-lapse photography;  Everything and anything ocean related; Watching animal behavior or petting animals that don't belong to me;  Extremely dark chocolate.