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Love Wins Film Fest Screens "Darn It Darla" in Long Island NY on May 3, 2025
Next stop for my film, "Darn It Darla!" We’re screening Love Wins International Film Festival on Friday, May 3 at 6PM in Long Island, NY!
Tickets are available now at darnitdarla.com or directly via the Love Wins Festival website. Don’t wait — seating is limited!
“Fame demands its dues.” I had the honor of directing this dark comedy — and playing Blake, the manipulative talent manager working the industry from the shadows.
LOGLINE: A former child star fights for a
Walid Chaya
11 hours ago


Casting LA Actors 'Crazytown' May 2025 Comedy Play and Diversity Showcase
Casting a variety of hilarious roles for adults ages 18 and up in the one-act comedy play “Crazytown,” directed by Jon Taylor and produced by Walid Chaya for Studio For Performing Arts LA.
Studio For Performing Arts LA
19 hours ago

Walid Chaya Attends The Hollywood Arab Film Festival 2025 for "Darn It Darla" Screening
Grateful to share my movie “Darn It Darla!” on closing day of the Hollywood Arab Film Festival - HAFF! It was an unforgettable screening surrounded by friends, cast, crew, and so much love.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support — your presence meant the world.
Amazing to finally have my co-star and dear friend Quincy attend and see our film on the big screen, to a packed audience!
Walid Chaya
1 day ago


Open Call For Singers in LA "Wicked" April 21, 2025
***Equity and Non-Equity singers are welcome to attend.
Authorization to legally work in the United States is required. *
Monday, April

Hollywood Arab Film Festival Screens "Darn It Darla!" by Walid Chaya April 2025
Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...
Walid Chaya
Apr 9

Hollywood Arab Film Festival Screens "Darn It Darla!" by Walid Chaya April 2025
Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...
Walid Chaya
Apr 3


Recap: SPALA's 'Meet The Roommates' & 'Breaking Badly' Comedies to Benefit The California Fire Foundation! March 2025
This past Saturday, El Centro Theatre in Hollywood was filled with laughter and purpose as Studio For Performing Arts LA presented two...
Walid Chaya
Mar 14


SPALA Presents: Walid Chaya Showcases Comedy Plays in Hollywood to Benefit the California Fire Foundation – March 2025
Last Saturday, El Centro Theatre in Hollywood buzzed with energy as Studio For Performing Arts LA presented two uproarious one-act comedies
Walid Chaya
Mar 3


Walid Chaya's Film "Darn It Darla!" Official Selection at Indo Dubai International Film Festival February 2024
Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...
Walid Chaya
Feb 8

Get Tix! 3/1 'Breaking Badly + 'Meet the Roommates' 2 Plays & Mixer to Support California Fire Foundation and Scholarship Fund
This production will include a break-out cast of Los Angeles actors. Industry VIPs will be invited to attend the special engagement...


Casting LA Actors 'Breaking Badly' and 'Meet the Roommates' Winter 2025 One-Act Comedy LA Diversity Showcase and Charity Fundraiser
Auditions are open for a variety of hilarious roles for adults ages 18 and up in two one-act comedy plays, “Breaking Badly” and “Meet the Ro


Walid Chaya On-Screen in "Magic Hour" Feature Comedy at Santa Barbara Film Festival February 2025
Watch Walid Chaya with Miriam Shore in the World Premire of MAGIC HOUR, an Official Selection of the Santa Barbara Film Int'l Festival.
Walid Chaya
Feb 4


Hollywood Reel Ind. Film Festival Screens "Darn It Darla!" by Walid Chaya March 2024
Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...
Walid Chaya
Feb 4

LA International Film Festival Screens "Darn It Darla!" by Walid Chaya March 2025
Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...
Walid Chaya
Feb 4


Central Coast Int'l Film Festival Screens "Darn It Darla!" by Walid Chaya February 2024
Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...
Walid Chaya
Jan 30


2 Nominations! "Darn It Darla!" by Walid Chaya Screens at Los Angeles International Short Film Festival December 2024
Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...
Walid Chaya
Dec 28, 2024

American Golden Picture Int'l Film Festival Awards "Darn It Darla!" by Walid Chaya 'Honorable Mention' Best Fiction Short
Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...
Walid Chaya
Dec 27, 2024


IndieX Film Festival Awards "Darn It Darla!" by Walid Chaya 'Outstanding Achievement Award' Dark Comedy Short
Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...
Walid Chaya
Dec 21, 2024

Walid Chaya in Cali Post For Unforgettable 'Wickedly Broadway Benefit Bash'
The second annual Broadway Benefit Bash lit up West Hollywood on November 25, 2024, transforming The Chapel at The Abbey into a ...
Studio For Performing Arts LA
Dec 10, 2024

WICKEDLY BROADWAY BENEFIT BASH Supports The LA LGBT Center Nov 2025
Held last Monday, November 25, 2024 at The Chapel at The Abbey in West Hollywood, the event, now in its second year, blended Broadway magic
Studio For Performing Arts LA
Dec 4, 2024
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