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Darn It Darla
Short | 12 min | Short, Comedy

Darn It Darla

Short | 12 min | Short, Comedy

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...See moreNaveen, 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. Written by Walid Chaya See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Liz Venz Naveen Naveen See fewer	Twenties and Tiaras (2017)
Walid Chaya Blake Blake See fewer	Skin (V) (2018)
Quincy Cho Linda Linda See fewer	Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
Nelson Arrieta Jr. Devin Devin See fewer	How to Hack Birth Control (2021)