Walid Chaya, Lebanese-American Filmmaker, Showcases Sharp Dark Satire at Hollywood Arab Film Festival April 26

Saturday, April 26, 2025 | The dark comedy Darn It Darla! left its mark at the Hollywood Arab Film Festival’s LA Voices Showcase.

"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.

Directed and led by Walid Chaya, a Lebanese-American filmmaker and actor, the short film explores the twisted dynamics behind the entertainment industry’s obsession with image, power, and media manipulation. Chaya plays Blake, a ruthless talent manager orchestrating a fabricated scandal to reignite the fading career of his former child-star client, Naveen." - Calipost

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