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WAR DOG
In a singe day, a young female soldier who was a hero in the war zone realizes that she has become a monster when she returns home to family and friends
War Dog was recently selected as a Finalist in the Sweden Film Awards. It was also selected as a Semi-Finalist in the Paris International Shorts Festival. This is in addition to selection for the Berlin Shorts Awards and the Roma Shorts Awards.
War Dog is available for viewing on YouTube.
The film was shot in San Pedro, Wilmington, and Long Beach (CA). Image links to IMDb
The book is available at Amazon.
ANGELS LADDER
During a weekend, a reverent 40-something woman in a cancerous condition returns to her remote family home along with a young male caregiver to recover a lifesaving religious object only to be put under a series of powerful sexual spells by the ghost of a vengeful shaman.
Angels Ladder was recently recognized for Best Sound Design at the Paris International Film Awards. It was selected for a Gold Award at the Spotlight Short Film Awards. It was also an Award Winner in the Madrid Arthouse Film Festival and as a Semi-Finalist in the Roma Shorts Film Festival. It was also an Award Winner in the Stockholm Short Festival.
The film was shot in Santa Barbara County (CA). Image links IMDb
The book is available at Amazon.
NiNA + SiMONE
During a time of "lock-down," a Black musician searches to find two white singers who have become his true family.
Nina + Simone recently was selected as a nominee in the Milan Arthouse Film Awards, a Semi-Finalist in the Palm Springs Shorts, the Madrid Arthouse Film Festival, and the Stockholm Short Festival.
It is available for viewing on YouTube at Slash Movies.
The movie was shot in Los Angeles and Coachella Valley (CA). Image links to IMDb
The book is available at Amazon.
PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
A documentary series that explores the potential mainstreaming of psychedelic therapies to treat mental illness with first-hand accounts of its revolutionary clinical results.
This series is available for viewing on Tubi.
A published version of the interviews is available at Amazon.
The series was filmed the San Francisco Bay area, Los Angeles County, and Orange County. Image links to IMDb
PURSUIT OF GUIDANCE
A documentary series that presents prominent guides for those who would use psychedelics. Speaking from personal and professional experience, they offer insight into exploring trauma, end of life, depression, and spirituality.
This series is available for viewing on Tubi and other streaming platforms.
The series was filmed in Los Angeles, Berkeley, and Orinda (CA).
PURSUIT OF KETAMINE
A documentary series that examines this legal medicine to treat depression and pain. Featuring Dr. Sam Ko and two patients, this series provides "real life" information to people who may be suffering from severe maladies.
The series is currently available on Prime, Tubi, and other streaming platforms.
The series was filmed in Palm Springs and Palm Desert (CA).
ATOMIC SHOT
This feature-length documentary tells the story of the Army Air Forces 1.5 military group charged with delivering and photographing the fourth and fifth atomic detonations on the Bikini Atoll in July 1946.
Atomic Shot is available for viewing on Prime, Tubi, and YouTube's Stash Movies.
The documentary was produced in San Pedro (CA).
GHOSTS WITHIN ME
This documentary series explores people discussing their actual past lives, psychic insights, and spiritual connection to others.
The series will soon be available on various streaming sites.
The series was recorded in Los Angels County.
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