Narrative Storytelling &Digital Marketing

Valerie Brandy is a storyteller and strategist whose work spans film, publishing, and digital marketing. Described by The Huffington Post as “unflinching,” she has built a career creating narratives that resonate across screens and platforms—whether through award-winning films, viral marketing campaigns, or best-selling books.

As a producer and writer, Brandy developed original content under an exclusive deal with Walt Disney Studios, working with both their legacy IP and new properties. Brandy wrote and produced the indie feature Lola’s Last Letter (Sony Pictures), editing the film herself and handling all marketing. 

In digital marketing, she has led social campaigns for major entertainment projects and served as social media manager for an Academy Award–winning actress. She also spearheaded the anonymous apologies campaign for Lola’s Last Letter, which went viral upon release. Skilled at evaluating core KPIs and driving growth through both paid and organic advertising, she co-founded Emerald Lion Press, a publishing company that sells books and audiobooks in seven countries through direct-to-consumer marketing. A #1 Amazon best-selling author in cozy mystery, she combines creative storytelling with data-driven strategy. She worked with Humongous Entertainment to market their video games across multiple platforms in new formats. Brandy specializes in video and graphic reaction using Adobe, FinalCut, and more. 

An experienced educator, she has taught screenwriting and storytelling at Loyola Marymount University’s Top 5 Film Program, UCLA Extension, Syracuse University’s LA Immersion Program, and BadPitch. She holds an MFA in Film & Television, a BA in Mass Communications from UCLA, and a Digital Marketing Certificate from UCLA.

Whether developing a feature film, scaling a publishing brand, or leading digital strategy, Brandy brings a rare combination of creativity, leadership, and results-driven vision.