Dark Monarch Films is on an absolute tear right now — and today, I’m proud to announce not one, but two major festival selections for Where The Shadows Wait. The momentum behind this film keeps building every single week, and these new wins prove that our story is resonating far beyond Chicago.
Dark Monarch Films is proud to announce that Where The Shadows Wait is now available to stream on Relay.
Dark Monarch Films is officially in development on our next feature project — Party, a high-concept horror film set in the world of hip-hop and fame.
Dark Monarch Films is proud to announce that development has officially begun on its first feature film, Children of the White City. Written and produced by David Alexander, the project draws on his South Shore upbringing to tell a powerful story of youth, memory, and legacy in Chicago.
We’re proud to share that Where The Shadows Wait has been recognized as a Semifinalist at the 2025 Serbest International Film Festival.
When you only have a few days to bring an entire world to life, every decision counts. For Where The Shadows Wait, we wanted more than just a location, we needed full creative control over how the story unfolded in its environment. That meant one thing: building our own set.
Dark Monarch Films hosted a magical night of cinema at Harper Theater in Hyde Park, Chicago for a screening of the critically acclaimed short film Where The Shadows Wait.
The official selections for the New York Independent Art Film Festival and Where The Shadows Wait has been officially selected.
Founder and producer David Alexander took home a Silver Telly Award for The Angel Machine.
