Darlene has negotiated numerous distribution contracts and advised many filmmakers on everything from designing sell sheets to using tax incentives. Her articles about independent production have appeared in Indie Slate Magazine and Advertising & Marketing Review. She has been quoted in MovieMaker Magazine and The Complete Independent Movie Marketing Handbook. She organized and spoke at the Legal Aspects of Film and Video Production Conference at the Comcast Media Center in September 2003 and spoke on panels about movie distribution and entertainment law at the Midwest Entertainment Industry Conference in Lexington, Kentucky.

Darlene is also an attorney with 20 years experience, licensed in both Colorado and New York. Prior to becoming involved in the movie business, Darlene practiced law in Boulder, Colorado, concentrating on business and tax law. She also taught classes on legal subjects through the Boulder Valley School District's Adult Education program. More recently she has done legal work for local production companies and both Pay Reel and Crew Connection.

Darlene wrote and revises annually the Film and Video Pocket Tax Guide which is distributed electronically by her company Foolscap & Quill, LLC. Foolscap & Quill also distributes tax guides for actors and screenwriters.

Darlene is listed in four editions of Marquis Who's Who. Her complete resume is here.