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Hollywood Arab Film Festival Screens "Darn It Darla!" by Walid Chaya April 2025
- Walid Chaya
- 6 days ago
- 1 min read
Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child star’s fight for meaningful roles while exposing Hollywood’s darkly comedic control over artists.
HOLLYWOOD REEL IND. FILM FESTIVAL
ABOUT THE FILM:
Naveen, once a child star famous for playing "Darla" in a sitcom, now faces the challenges of Hollywood as an adult and is eager to secure better roles for herself as a woman instead of being typecast as a sex symbol.
However, her menacing talent manager, Blake, stands in her way, manipulating her career trajectory. Things take a darkly comedic turn when Blake, along with his fame-hungry assistant Linda and Devin, a washed-up former boy band member, concocts a fake incident involving Naveen and involves the press.
As Naveen battles manipulation and betrayal in this dark comedy, the film sheds light on the insidious nature of artist manipulation, illustrating how such exploitation can lead to conservatorships and strip away an artist's freedom, not only in their work but also in their day-to-day life and autonomy. Alongside this struggle, Naveen grapples with the suffocating effects of a conservatorship, highlighting the pervasive control structures within the entertainment industry.
Through Naveen's journey, "Darn It Darla!" sparks conversations about representation, resilience, and the pressing need for reform to safeguard artists' autonomy and creative expression.
SHOWTIMES:
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm PT
LOCATION:
Look Cinema
128 N Artsakh Street
Glendale, CA 91206
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