Love Wins Fest Awards Walid Chaya’s ‘Darn It Darla!’ May 2025 Digital Journal Feature

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | “Darn It Darla!” by Walid Chaya won Best Comedy Short at Love Wins Fest for its bold take on freedom and manipulation.

"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.

Written, directed, and headlined by Chaya, Darn It Darla! tells the story of Naveen, a former child star struggling to reclaim her identity while trapped in the spectacle-driven world of celebrity branding. As her management team, led by Chaya's character Blake, orchestrates a scandal to revive her fading fame, Naveen must navigate a twisted maze of control, exploitation, and the public gaze." - Digital Journal

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