Told y’all LAFS (LA Film School) was a scam!

I haven't posted anything about my personal health news because I was waiting to complete procedure #1. Now that it’s done and I’m waiting for the results and next steps, I'm asking for a little 🙏 if you have it in your heart. Thank you ❤️

MUST READ from @DrStaceyPatton : Can White Allies Rescue Themselves From White Supremacy? substack.com/app-link/pos...

I'm attending NCJWLA's event, “Career MOMentum Mock Interview Event” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ncjwla/event...

Grateful for all the folks who’ve reached out asking to feature my writing! Most recently, my article on Hollywood Temp Agencies (linked below) in their newsletters, websites, and Substacks. Thank you! 🙏 🧵

I'm thrilled to share that A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY, the feature documentary I produced, is screening TOMORROW, Saturday, June 14 at 10:00 AM at Laemmle Monica Film Center - Join Me! 🎟️ Tickets + info: tickets.laemmle.com/seats/00001-... #femalefilmmaker #documental #writerdirectorproducer

Listen, I don’t expect everyone to be out on the frontlines protesting. BUT, if you’re whyte, call yourself a bleeding-heart liberal, and all you’re doing is griping about this administration without defending the rights of undocumented people, you’re not helping...

Opposing MAGA isn’t racism: it’s resistance to a movement rooted in xenophobia, white supremacy, and policies that actively harm communities like mine. If someone feels attacked by that, maybe they should examine why.

I can’t say this enough: Screenwriters, shadow a real film set. Also a student set. You’re welcome.

Thinking of those of us that do not talk to our mothers or have a fraught relationship with them: Please do something nice for yourself today. ❤️

I was interviewed by ⁦‪@AirMailWeekly‬⁩ and discussed my fear of traveling outside of California… even though I’m Mexican American. airmail.news/sh/AmhrZ3

My theater experience @ #sinners — I noticed the tamale shop (Latinos did exist in the south!), inclusion of Asian and Indigenous folks, the music (past, present and future number was 🤌🤌🤌), the car/blues scenes was heart wrenching, the women/female “vampires” being “eve’s,” and so much, much more…

Let’s gooooooooo!! #sinners #representationmatters #whenblackandbrownunitewewillownhollywood

The lord has risen! Aleluya, aleluya ❤️ #HappyEaster

A Blessed Good Friday to all ❤️

Does anyone have a subscription to Dropout TV? Can I talk to you?

While I have a profile here and will pop in every so often and of course, I don’t think I’ll ever give up Twitter, looks like Threads is more aligned with what I want on social. So, if you’re there, say hi. It’s very diverse in thoughts, cultures, and interests: #screenwriting #creative #latinx

Hey, I’m on T*H*R*E*A*D*S —- are you? www.threads.net/@analydiamon...

One of my hubs favorite movies: #itsamadmadmadmadworld in #70mm #americancinematheque 🤌🤌🤌

Y'all have no idea how important it is to be a Foodie and/or follow restaurant news when planning "meetings." Oh, and anything planned in the 90210 screams of showing off. And not in a good way. #Filmmaker #writerdirector

When a fellow creative trusts my process and it’s proven to work 🤌🤌🤌

I just love when folks say “only ‘professionals’ that work in the industry know what they’re talking about.” 😅 Now, granted, people that are no where near adjacent probably aren’t worth listening to, but ‘union creed’ only means you were required to join or had enough hours to join to union.

Me: I want red, fruity, but not too dry. Definitely not Syrah. Bartender brings the perfect wine. It’s Syrah. Sans Liege from San Luis Obispo 👌

Let me tell you what happened to me today and why this confirms y’all should always look the part and be kind to everyone you meet: 🧵 #screenwriting #writerdirector #filmmaker

I just realized that some of the folks that deleted their X / Twitter feed and profile might have been some of the biggest scammers and now there is no “proof” that they said what they said… But if they told me, I remember.

Adding #Yeti to my #mustbuy list wasn’t on my 2025 Bingo Card

I woke up late today and missed morning mass. But, Lordt did I need it after celebrating with all this deliciousness ❤️ Thank you @horsingaroundla.bsky.social for being a wonderful friend. I love you. 🥹🫶

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My trying to explain that I have to follow-up on a producer gig, read pages for my #writersgroup, pages to rewrite on my #ellay #latinapublicist extraordinaire #pilot, errands to run, more laundry to fold and put away, clean the floors and bathroom… and look cute before 6, for din-din with a friend

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To think that every two years I could buy a Birken if I didn’t have to support these brats…

And… We also have a picky cat… Macy Louie Monaco, who’s four, eats a very specific $2 can of food, about $1 in daily kibble, $40 monthly vitamins, $30 on insurance, $3ish for her monthly water filters, $100+ on litter… So, basically, we spend a grand a month on these two bratty furry babies…

I just realized that we spend over $500+ a month on Maya Candice Monaco, our 12 yo Boston terrier: $100 insurance $150 food $150+ on her meds and vitamins $30+ treats and doggy bags $100 grooming This is a MONTH and doesn’t include her bimonthly allergy shot, blood work, vet visits, vaccines…

I don’t know how to say this without sounding awful, but as you prepare to promote your scripts, I beg of you: do not share posters or “art work” that was not done professionally. You’re welcome. Also, I won’t be participating in #screenpit but will connect producers to my mgr or lawyer. #scriptsky

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So… I’m bidding out below the line folks for a branded shoot as a producer, and some folks have the audacity to tell me they will “produce” it? Folks… I’m the kind of producer that will ask people what their fees are, then create a budget for client work. I work backwards when it’s my own projects.

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I can’t believe I have to go to work and leave this little man behind 🥹😢

No one is going to tell me otherwise, but the vast number of POC’s entering these spaces/jobs and print being slowly killed, made journo jobs less “lucrative.” (And we all know why)

In therapy, we talked about people either leveling you up or bringing you down. People that help you aspire to more and those that remind you how sucky the world is. It’s not being positive to the point of being toxic, but being smart and curious about the world.

And Los Angeles is so very sad right now 😢

Yes, and… It’s very, very Whyte / not as diverse. Not just peeps, but interests seem single-notes. 🤷‍♀️

I just spent a couple of hours trying to get my (almost new) MacBook Pro to backup and download the new operating system. It was a fail. Now, I have an appointment with the Genius Bar on Tuesday 🫠😭

Fri-yeah!

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If anyone knows a David (40ish, Scottish accent, dad of a 19 girl that attends Penn), please check in on him. His 16yo dog BLUE took his last breath this afternoon (in Westwood) and he was really broken up. 💙

And I won’t write/create till everything is spic and span. Except for dusting because I have all my windows open and the Santa Ana’s are WILD today.

Also, God bless people who don’t care if their space is clean and organized. Especially if they can create/write when their space is a hot mess—because I can’t. I literally just put in a load of laundry so I wouldn’t start the week with the hamper half full. #screenwriting #addlife

Running errands hit different when you do them with your mentor who gets your quirks and eccentricities. Also the need for everything you buy to meet the aesthetics of your space while being useful.

I take it back. The sky in Santa Monica is a GORGEOUS blue 💙