CHICAGO, IL — June 2026 — Dark Monarch Films is proud to announce that Where the Shadows Wait received two major honors at the 2026 Crown Point International Film Festival Best of Fest Awards, taking home Best Director for Riley Robbins and Best Supporting Actor for Jonathan Stephens. The awards were presented during the festival’s […]
Momentum doesn’t always come with a screening. We’re honored to share that Where The Shadows Wait has received an Honorable Mention at the Macoproject Film Festival 2025. While the film was not selected for screening, the recognition itself matters. It’s an acknowledgment of the work’s strength, originality, and creative promise—and a reminder that progress in
Dark Monarch Films is proud to announce that Where The Shadows Wait has won Best Thriller and Best Cinematography at the Slash Eyes International Film Festival (2025). The festival recognizes bold and visually distinctive work in independent and genre filmmaking, and we’re honored to have the film acknowledged in both storytelling and craft. About the
We are proud to announce that Where The Shadows Wait has won Best Thriller Short and Best Cinematography at the Cal Film Festival in Los Angeles. This marks another major moment in our journey — not only because L.A. is one of the most competitive and diverse filmmaking hubs in the world, but because this
In the heart of New York’s East Village—one of the most culturally charged artistic communities in the world—Where The Shadows Wait has been selected as a Finalist at the East Village New York Film Festival. For our film to resonate with a New York audience, especially one rooted in indie cinema, underground art, and character-driven
This week, Where The Shadows Wait added two major honors to its growing list of accolades: Award of Excellence — Special Jury Mention Winner — Best Thriller at IndieX Film Fest in Los Angeles — one of the most competitive indie festivals in the city where new voices break through every year. What makes this
Today, Where The Shadows Wait picked up an Honorable Mention from the Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival (AIMAFF) — placing us in the Top 3 of our category. What I love about this one is the intention behind the festival itself. AIMAFF focuses on visual language, atmosphere, and cinematic craft. It’s a festival that
Where The Shadows Wait continues to build momentum — and this month, we hit a major milestone. At The Monthly Film Festival (TMFF), our film won five major awards, sweeping categories that represent both artistic excellence and audience impact: 🏆 Awards Won Film of the Month Director of the Month — Riley Robbins Screenwriter of
Founder and producer David Alexander took home a Silver Telly Award for The Angel Machine.
Our founder and producer David Alexander worked on a project for Cash App that is now up for a Webby.
