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D. HARUO RAE

DIRECTOR | WRITER | DP

ABOUT

Darren Haruo Rae, a Japanese American producer/director based in Los Angeles, co-founded the boutique production company Roann Films. He has directed high-profile commercials and branded content for clients such as Western Digital, Airbnb, and Cisco, and was the series producer for the MasterClass G.O.A.T. Original Series.

Rae's directorial debut, "Park Arcadia", garnered Best Screenplay at the 2014 International Film Festival Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles. His latest film, "Nisei", inspired by his Japanese American grandfather's WWII experiences in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, earned the Oscar-Qualifying award for Best Dramatic Short Film at Cinequest Film Festival in 2023. "Nisei" was listed in Variety's top 15 Shortlist Predictions for Best Live Action Short Film - 96th Academy Awards®. It has screened at Indy Shorts by Heartland Film, and LA Shorts International Film Festival, HollyShorts Film Festival, and Newport Beach International Film Festival, to name a few.  

He is currently producing the feature film "Surrender", starring Andrea Bang. "Surrender" was selected as one of Film Independent’s Fast Track fellowship program’s top 10 narrative fiction features. 

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