Walid Chaya’s ‘Darn It Darla!’ Takes Home Award at Love Wins Film Festival May 6 Vents Magazine

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | “Darn It Darla!” won Best Comedy Short at the inclusive Love Wins Film Festival

"Long Island, NY — May 3, 2025 — The latest accolade for Darn It Darla! came this past Saturday as the film was awarded ‘Best Comedy Short’ at the Love Wins International Film Festival, a platform known for spotlighting message-driven films that embrace inclusion, empowerment, and social responsibility through the art of cinema.

Written, directed, and led by Lebanese-American filmmaker and actor Walid Chaya, Darn It Darla! screened during the festival’s annual competition. The film, a dark satire about fame, manipulation, and media control, follows a former child star battling to reclaim autonomy from a management team willing to stage a scandal for attention. The film’s biting humor and underlying commentary earned strong audience reactions and caught the attention of the festival jury." - Abdul Basit, Vents Magazine

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