Director Darla Rae: Award-winning Filmmaker

Darla Rae is an award winning Christian filmmaker & CEO of Film It Productions. Her 1st feature film, “The Goal” won 9 awards at film Festivals in 3 countries, & has screened internationally & received worldwide distribution. Rae’s doc “Dandy Kids” won awards & screened before Congress & was distributed by Film It Productions & continues to help the medical community along with children & their families around the world. Spirit of Love is her most recent success story. It was nominated against Warner Brothers 42 for an ICM award for TOP 5 Best Inspirational Movie. While the films have parallel moments their budgets couldn’t be further apart. While “42” was made for $ 40 million, Rae’s film came in under 40K & in 14 days. Spirit of Love, the Mike Glenn story is the 5th feature & 2nd sports film for Rae. The film has received numerous awards including the Inspirational Country Music associations Best Inspirational Family Movie. She's excited to be telling the story inspired by the Mike Glenn basketball camps for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Mike is a retired NBA player who played for the NY Knicks & the Atlanta Hawks. He was commissioner for the WBA. The story was brought to Rae by 2 coaches familiar with her work both who have coached at the camps for 20 yrs. Current projects in development are a narrative feature “Brian’s Story, Beyond the Grave” & a doc called “Simply Magical.” Rae started acting at the age of 8 & has written, directed, & produced stage, film, & commercial productions. She's an alumna of The Academy of Dramatic Arts. For info visit film-itproductions.com