Dark Comedy ‘Darn It Darla!’ Wins HRIFF People’s Choice Award, Featured in Vents Magazine – April 2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | Dark comedy Darn It Darla! scores big at HRIFF, winning the People’s Choice for Best Comedy Short.

The dark comedy short film Darn It Darla! continues to impress on the festival circuit, most recently taking home the Best Comedy Short People’s Choice Award at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival (HRIFF). With its tightly woven ensemble performances and sharp, theatrical storytelling, the film has struck a chord with audiences, bringing a refreshing blend of humor and biting industry satire to the screen.

Led by Walid Chaya, who also directed the film, Darn It Darla! thrives on the chemistry of its cast. Liz Venz delivers a gripping performance as Naveen, a former child star trapped in the clutches of her controlling talent manager Blake, played with sinister charm by Chaya.. -Abdul Basit, Vents Magazine

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