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 the Month
Actor of the Month — Jeremiah Cox Hill
Audience Award
This combination is rare.
It means the film connected on every level — story, craft, performance, and audience engagement.
What makes this moment even more powerful is that these wins came from a festival that prioritizes independent filmmaking and international voices. Earning the top prize and the audience award in the same cycle is a strong indicator of the film’s reach and promise.
🎬 A Step Forward for Dark Monarch Films
These awards don’t just belong to the film —
they contribute directly to what we’re building with Dark Monarch Films.
The mission is simple:
Own the work.
Own the distribution.
Own the audience.
As we continue shaping a new model for independent filmmaking, this recognition reinforces what DMF stands for:
stories crafted with intention, distributed independently, and supported directly by the audience.
📣 Distribution Opportunity
TMFF also expressed interest in distributing the film through their partner company —
a testament to the film’s commercial potential and the momentum we’re generating.
🔥 What’s Next
This is just the beginning.
With more festivals ahead, screenings, and the launch of DMF+, we’re creating a sustainable path for original films to reach an audience without gatekeepers.
If you want to follow the journey behind the scenes, get early access, or support upcoming films, consider joining:
👉 DMF+ Membership
Exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, early drops, Q&A sessions, and more.
Momentum is real — and we’re only getting started.
