about
darila productions
Darila Productions is an independent film production company founded on the belief that cinema should be created, not postponed.
As actors ourselves, we wanted to challenge the idea that meaningful filmmaking requires enormous budgets or years of waiting for the "right" opportunity. Instead, we believe powerful stories can emerge from honest performances, thoughtful collaboration, and a commitment to making work consistently.
Our films focus on the extraordinary hidden within ordinary human relationships, using a minimalist approach that places storytelling and emotional truth above spectacle. At its core, Darila Productions exists to build a creative community where artists can continue making films together, often, intentionally, and with purpose.
Current projects
Uñas (Working Title)
Narrative Short Film
Status: Pre-Production
A bilingual psychological drama about a mundane argument between a young couple that spirals into an explosive confrontation, revealing how seemingly insignificant moments can change a relationship.
Written & Directed by: Darina Eid & Atila Carmona
Director of Photography: Stephen Q. Nunley
Produced by: Darila Productions, Flavia Chavarria, Stephen Q. Nunley, Darina Eid and Atila Carmona
Joshua (Working Title)
Narrative Short Film
Status: Post-Production
A poetic psychological drama following an individual's mysterious journey in search of something just beyond his reach.
Written & Directed by: Darina Eid & Atila Carmona
Produced by: Darila Productions
Our Vision
As actors, we spent years waiting for opportunities to tell the stories we cared about most. Eventually, we realized we didn't want to spend our careers waiting; we wanted to build a creative home for projects that could be made with intention, collaboration, and the artists around us.
We believe compelling cinema begins with honest storytelling, not the size of a budget. By embracing a minimalist approach to filmmaking, our goal is to create intimate films more often, foster a growing community of collaborators, and prove that meaningful storytelling can remain both ambitious and accessible.
