"As the credits rolled and applause filled the room, it was clear that Darn It Darla! had struck a chord. The sharp dark comedy by Walid Chaya took home the 'Best Comedy Short' award at this year's Love Wins International Film Festival, earning both critical and audience praise for its bold storytelling and layered message about personal freedom in the face of manipulation..."

"A dark comedy with teeth, Darn It Darla! made a memorable mark during its screening at the Hollywood Arab Film Festival (HAFF), where it was featured as part of the LA Voices Showcase highlighting standout talent from the Los Angeles filmmaking community.

"A dark comedy with teeth, Darn It Darla! made a memorable mark during its screening at the Hollywood Arab Film Festival (HAFF), where it was featured as part of the LA Voices Showcase highlighting standout talent from the Los Angeles filmmaking community.

As the 4th edition of the Hollywood Arab Film Festival (HAFF) came to a close, one standout screening during the LA Voices block captivated audiences with biting satire, timely themes, and a star-studded creative team. Darn It Darla!, a dark comedy directed and starring Lebanese-American filmmaker Walid Chaya, screened on Sunday, April 13 at 2:00pm at Look Cinema Glendale, marking a celebratory closing day of this year’s Arab Heritage Month festivities.

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

The dark comedy short film Darn It Darla! continues to impress on the festival circuit, most recently taking home the Best Comedy Short...

The critically acclaimed dark comedy short film Darn It Darla! continues to make waves on the festival circuit, securing the Best Comedy....

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

This past Saturday, El Centro Theatre in Hollywood was filled with laughter and purpose as Studio For Performing Arts LA presented two...

This past Saturday, El Centro Theatre in Hollywood was filled with laughter and purpose as Studio For Performing Arts LA presented two one..

Last Saturday, El Centro Theatre in Hollywood buzzed with energy as Studio For Performing Arts LA presented two uproarious one-act comedies

The 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival kicked off with a bang this year, and one of the standout moments was the world...

"In a post-Covid world, actors are rarely being asked to come in person for first- round auditions.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Walid Chaya Hi Walid, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers

The dark comedy short film “Darn It Darla!” made a triumphant kick off at the Central Coast International Film Festival (CCIFF) this month..

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

Darn It Darla! made a bold and memorable debut at the Central Coast International Film Festival (CCIFF) this month, earning Walid Chaya...

The film took home an award last weekend from the CCIFF. Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film: fame demands its dues.

Watch Walid Chaya with Miriam Shore in the World Premire of MAGIC HOUR, an Official Selection of the Santa Barbara Film Int'l Festival.

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...