Walid Chaya’s “Darn It Darla” Featured in LA Voices Showcase at Hollywood Arab Film Festival in April 18

Friday, April 18, 2025 | Walid Chaya’s dark comedy Darn It Darla! screened April 13 at Look Cinema Glendale, closing out Arab Heritage Month.

"As the 4th edition of the Hollywood Arab Film Festival (HAFF) came to a close, one standout screening during the LA Voices block captivated audiences with biting satire, timely themes, and a star-studded creative team. Darn It Darla!, a dark comedy directed and starring Lebanese-American filmmaker Walid Chaya, screened on Sunday, April 13 at 2:00pm at Look Cinema Glendale, marking a celebratory closing day of this year’s Arab Heritage Month festivities.

The film was part of a robust afternoon lineup, alongside Straddle by Mostafa Elmorsy, Mobius Loop by Lee Peterkin, Dawn Every Day by Amir Youssef, Free Mind by Ramy Gheit, I Have No Place to Cry by Fady Jeanbart, and My So-Called Iraqi Wedding by Ayser Salman. Together, these works reflected a wide range of voices and perspectives that HAFF champions through its mission: to empower Arab and North African storytellers, foster cultural understanding, and advocate for representation within the global film industry." -Dan Jordan, The Los Angeles Tribune

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