Darieus Legg is an x8 award winning storyteller who crafts emotional and thought provoking narratives in film, animation, and public speaking. He recently gave a TEDx called, “What Makes You Stoked?”
Darieus focuses on spreading Stoke through film, animation, and public speaking. He believes Stoke with a capital “S” starts on the inside. Darieus teaches the five fundamental building blocks of Stoke; having an open heart, leading with a curious mind, smiling and not taking life too seriously, cultivating courage, and being in service. It is not uncommon for investors and collaborators to call him a virtuoso of the arts. He carefully selects who to collaborate with, by ensuring that the client/brand and work align with spreading Stoke worldwide. His design philosophy is intentional, focusing on quality over quantity.
A show runner and executive producer for major networks such as Fox, Disney, and NGO’s. Darieus has created multiple golden Telly award winning programs for Cornerstone on Demand and an AAF Gold awards for advertising agencies. In 2023, he was the 43rd Hawaii International Film Festivals - featured artist.
Darieus grew up on a sailboat and in Kona, Hawaii. Under the tutelage of Shane Dorian he excelled in surfing and competed professionally. He transitioned from surfing full-time to filmmaking in his early twenties. He is now happily forty.
Darieus is an avid surfer and lifelong learner. He loves reading, meditating, and going to the cinema to watch movies.
MISSION: Spreading Stoke worldwide.