Darren composed music for the short films Curfew, which won the 2013 Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Short Narrative Film. In 2014, BEFORE I DISAPPEAR, a feature length version of the short film, premiered at SXSW and Venice Film Festival. It is being distributed by IFC for a US theatrical release.

Darren is also an avid musician who has gone on tours with bands such as Jane’s Addiction and The Killers.