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

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.

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!

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...

This production will include a break-out cast of Los Angeles actors. Industry VIPs will be invited to attend the special engagement...

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

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.