Big news: California Attorney General Rob Bonta just led 17 states in filing a major amicus brief supporting our case, LA Press Club v. Noem — the case challenging the Trump administration’s use of federal force against peaceful protesters and journalists in Los Angeles.

NEW: Last year DonorsTrust distributed $195.3 mil in grants to the more than 300 right-wing influence groups, litigation centers, media outlets, climate deniers, pro-gun groups, and other tax-exempt organizations that underpin America’s far-right infrastructure. www.exposedbycmd.org/2025/11/21/d...

We are incredibly honored to share that Gangsta Gardener has won the Cultural Maverick Award at the 2025 Coast Film Festival! A huge thank-you to the entire team at the Coast Film & Music Festival for putting on such an incredible event.

Federal judge denies LAPD emergency motion to let officers to use force against press during #NoKings protest on Saturday. I’m hearing, unconfirmed, City Council unanimously ordered City Attorney to withdraw motion anyway. Thank you! Much needed oversight! drive.google.com/file/d/1tVyi...

Thank you. One of my first requests to public officials has long been to set the right tone. This is appreciated. I believe first elected in City of Los Angeles to acknowledge issues with LAPD use of force against press since ... Eric Garcetti and Dennis Zine 15 yrs ago? Hope to see more!

The official trailer for Blue Zeus is out! The film, narrated by Gerard Butler, will have its West Coast Premiere at the prestigious @newportbeachfilmfest next week. Both screenings sold out but they added a third screening!

Great overview of police brutality against CA journalists. LA alone accounts for "nearly half of all press freedom violations reported nationwide so far this year"! We must hold the line here. As California goes, so goes the nation. From my new colleagues @freedom.press/@pressfreedomtracker.us.

Honored to share that Blue Zeus won Best Documentary at the 41st Boston Film Festival and swept the Equus International Film Festival with 5 awards including Best of Festival! Grateful to our crew & congrats to fellow filmmakers. #BlueZeus #BFF2025 #EquusFest

We won!

So, we sued the DHS and Kristi Noem and we won! Just after 5:00 p.m. yesterday, Judge Vera issued an order granting our motion for preliminary injunction in LA Press Club v. Noem!

DOUBLE PREMIERE! BLUE ZEUS (narrated by Gerard Butler) & GANGSTA GARDENER (featuring Ron Finley) make their New England Premieres at the prestigious 41st Boston Film Festival on Sat, Sept 20: 1:30 PM BPL (Rabb Hall) — FREE 6:00 PM Paramount Theatre bostonfilmfestival.org #BFF41

Important weekend read. Human Rights Watch typically focuses on atrocities far from the United States, but sadly now must shine its powerful global spotlight here in Los Angeles. Much of the violence they document is directed toward press, potentially silencing those who might expose it.

here's the link at @exposedbycmd.bsky.social www.exposedbycmd.org/2025/08/19/p...

Since Trump deployed troops to Los Angeles, federal and local law enforcement have repeatedly assaulted journalists and protesters, per a new lawsuit. More: rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

LAPD came in to clear and several people have been injured

Absolutely brutal and unwarranted arrest by DHS in front of the detention center just now

Here’s the moment LAPD ordered media along with protestors against the wall, despite requests for a supervisor as well as reminders that PC409.7(b) specifically exempts media from dispersal orders. Never made contact with a PIO. didn’t speak with a supervisor for a very long time after being cuffed.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We just launched our Indiegogo campaign to complete "Letters to Liam", a powerful documentary that transforms one family's devastating loss into a lifesaving mission. Please support, share, and become part of Liam's legacy. Check out the new trailer below. igg.me/at/liamslega...

Please help if you can! gofund.me/1af36fd0

Coming to film festivals soon!

Sneak peek of our new film Blue Zeus narrated by Gerard Butler And Executive produced by Mathew Rhys and Daryl Hannah!

I want to take a moment to appreciate and celebrate three amazing women that I have the privilege of collaborating with. Their passion, dedication, and talent make every project better, and I am grateful to work alongside them. A big thank you to @analisfilms @itslarayray and @rands.winters!

Conservative voters – the very ones Trump has targeted with his attacks on the press – “should be helping to lead the drive” to save local news. News deserts have social consequences for everyone who lives in them // 🧵 localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/posts/2024/1...

We’re thrilled to announce that our film “Gangsta Gardener” starring @ronfinleyhq has won the Best Short Documentary award at the Independent Shorts Awards! Check out the film in person at the Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival on Sat Nov 23rd at 1pm at the Harris Theatre in downtown Pittsburgh.

Our award-winning short film “Gangsta Gardener” starring @ronfinleyhq has been officially selected for the prestigious Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival @filmpgh! The Premiere will be November 23rd at 1pm at the historical Harris Theatre in downtown Pittsburgh PA. filmpittsburgh.org/pages/pittsb...