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CBS 13 News in Sacramento interviewed me to discuss my next film project and Grants in Sacramento, with Film Commissioner Jennifer West! Awesome to have such a supportive Commissioner and community.

Thank you to @omegacinema and @camerakitchenrentals for opening up your doors for this spot!

#filmmaker #filmcommunity

Thank you @abc10tv and @tvmarksallen for your hospitality and kind words! The real credit goes out to my wonderful crew that honors me with their patience and drive! Thank you to Dave Bunge and his team at @davidbunge Grip Services for helping with gear, you all are rock stars! Thank you to my Executive Producer @shiralane who none of this would be possible without! Thank you to my Producers @swissarmyproductionz @samkendrea @hotscoty @dspinellafilmmaker and Felecia Martin who helped create the sandbox we can create in! Thank you to my Cinematographer @storylitfilms and Sound @donovanbomb who I look to for advice and wisdom! And all of the cast and crew who made this possible!

#BlackDirector
#Filmmaker
#Sacramento
#abc10tv

Incase you missed it, my live interview 🎥 #blackdirector #filmmaker #sacramento #thetalkfilm #inclusivity

What does it take to shoot a film inspired by the life of @kobebryant ? Find out from our Grips @sixfourmedia and @thefezdispenser along with our wardrobe department @samuelroseworld ! Little Mamba will premiere at the @sactownmoviebuffs Film Festival on IMAX April 11th in Sacramento, CA. Tickets available now on their page!

Starring:
@simon.gitiha
@kd_fit
@mspriscillalam
@thee_candace_coogler
@the_official_hayden_gardner

Exec Producer: @lyfewithed
Director/Producer: @dadonism
Producer: Quinn Gardner
Producer: @hotscoty
DP: @aajayiiii
1st AC: @steelydanpaddock
2nd AC: @matthewsangria
SteadiCam Op: @michaelnaffier
2nd AC (Pleasanton): @colby.riley
DIT: coombsjeff
Chief Lighting Tech: @davidbunge_gaffer
Best Electric: @woote_woote
Swing: @jamesthorntonphoto_event @jamesthorntoniiipictures
Key Grip: @mikebest2345
Best Grip: @clifhenry
Grip: @the_tehan_
Grip: @thefezdispenser
Grip: @sixfourmedia
Sound: @craigvincent1
Sound: @ander138
Production Designer: @Hfmartinez202
HMU: @morgan_e_gardner
HMUA/SFX Makeup: @cheesenipper
HMUA: @ajlashmett
Stunt Coordinator: @belieu_stunts
Stunt Rigger: @maxhv85
Locations: Quinn Gardner
Editor: @digital_pacrat
VFX: @blasco_creative
Post Sound: @nick_westerlund
Music Composer: @boyindigo.music
Zombie Consultant: @michaneuprising_
BTS: @evant50

Behind the scenes for a film project inspired by the life of Kobe Bryant. Written and directed by D’Adonis Moquette @dadonism and starring Simin Gitiha @simon.gitiha premiering at @sactownmoviebuffs Film Festival on April 11th. Huge thank you to the team who worked hard on making this into a reality!

Starring:
@simon.gitiha
@kd_fit
@mspriscillalam
@thee_candace_coogler
@the_official_hayden_gardner

Exec Producer: @lyfewithed
Director/Producer: @dadonism
Producer: Quinn Gardner
Producer: @hotscoty
DP: @aajayiiii
1st AC: @steelydanpaddock
2nd AC: @matthewsangria
SteadiCam Op: @michaelnaffier
2nd AC (Pleasanton): @colby.riley
DIT: coombsjeff
Chief Lighting Tech: @davidbunge_gaffer
Best Electric: @woote_woote
Swing: @jamesthorntonphoto_event @jamesthorntoniiipictures
Key Grip: @mikebest2345
Best Grip: @clifhenry
Grip: @the_tehan_
Grip: @thefezdispenser
Grip: @sixfourmedia
Sound: @craigvincent1
Sound: @ander138
Production Designer: @Hfmartinez202
HMU: @morgan_e_gardner
HMUA/SFX Makeup: @cheesenipper
HMUA: @ajlashmett
Stunt Coordinator: @belieu_stunts
Stunt Rigger: @maxhv85
Locations: Quinn Gardner
BTS: @evant50

Directing a vertical series comes with its challenges, but with a fun cast and crew like this, how can ya lose? Thanks to everyone involved in the making of this series and here's to many moreTest

Producer: @nicholasboule
Director: @dadonism ✋
1st AD: swissarmyproductions
Prod. Manager/Sound: @brightcoastproductions
DP: @storylitfilms
1st AC: @corey_nuss
Gaffer: @vinchandra
Grip: @kevincoughran
HMU: @morgan_e_gardner
Wardrobe: @samuelroseworld
PA: @ravenroman
PA: @alex_rodatos
PA: @imjahshua
Editor: @digital_pacrat
BTS: @evant50

Talent: @andrewbursiaga
Talent: @aithfay
Talent: @alexanderintchovski Talent: @andrewbursiaga
Talent: @boblandis

Thank you so much for the feature Mark S Allen and helping us promote the series I directed, Citizens of Planet Earth which will premiere on Metro 14 and PBS KVIE. The Red Carpet event this Friday will be a blast! Looking forward to catching up with old friends and getting a sneak peak at some episodes!

#filmmaker #CitizensOfPlanetEarth #EcoFriendly #blackdirector

Thank you so much for the feature Mark S Allen and helping us promote the series I directed, Citizens of Planet Earth which will premiere on Metro 14 and PBS KVIE. The Red Carpet event this Friday will be a blast! Looking forward to catching up with old friends and getting a sneak peak at some episodes!

#filmmaker #CitizensOfPlanetEarth #EcoFriendly #blackdirector

An interview piece I directed about the influence that our phones have over us and accepting discomfort. I always try to think of at least one creative frame during interviews if time permits to leave my mark on projects. ✍🏽

What was interesting about this piece was after lighting in the shade and feeling that it looked too fabricated, I decided to move the set to utilize the ambience of the sun as our key light. Sometimes you just got to keep it simple. 🎥

#director #filmmaker #blackdirector #talkingheads

I had the opportunity to Direct a piece on our talent who had to use his non-dominant hand for a week. Since the theme of the project was a focus on stillness and living in the moment, I decided to film outside in a field on this nonoperational vintage tractor and integrate the scenery as a character. Symbolizing the loss of control and going along for the ride.

Thank you to the team, the client, and the talent for working with us through the quick turn-around! 🙌🏽

Client: @crosswindschurch
Exec Team: @andreacolispeaks
Creative Director: @jeywhy1
Director: ✋🏽

I had the opportunity to Direct a piece on our talent who had to use his non-dominant hand for a week. Since the theme of the project was a focus on stillness and living in the moment, I decided to film outside in a field on this nonoperational vintage tractor and integrate the scenery as a character. Symbolizing the loss of control and going along for the ride.

Thank you to the team, the client, and the talent for working with us through the quick turn-around! 🙌🏽

Client: @crosswindschurch
Exec Team: @andreacolispeaks
Creative Director: @jeywhy1
Director: ✋🏽

Red Carpet Premiere! 🎬🌍🎥

The Atrium has been working on a TV series for a few years and we are very excited to finally bring it to the world. Atrium is premiering the tv series at a broadcast party for Citizens of Planet Earth –, a new 6-episode docu-series exploring the systems behind everyday waste and the people creating real solutions. 🪴

Filmed and produced in Sacramento, this project brought together 104+ local creatives and was made possible with support from the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable TV Commission, SMUD, the City of Sacramento, and an incredible community that cares deeply about our environment. Huge thank you to Aggie Square for providing the space for this special night!

Created by Shira Lane and directed by D’Adonis Moquette, this premiere is a celebration of the creative workforce behind the series. Join us for an evening of storytelling, connection, learning, and local pride! 💜

✨ FREE event — RSVP on Eventbrite

📅 Friday March 13, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Aggie Square

📺 The full series begins airing on Channel Metro 14 on March 14.

#CitizensOfPlanetEarth #Sacramento #PlasticPollution #CommunityPremiere #supportlocalartists

I had a blast speaking with other Alumni at Sacramento State to the next generation of Filmmakers. Keep making your dreams happen! 👏🏽👏🏽

SacTown Film Festival Official "Short Film 10 Minutes and Shorter" Selection, "The Influencer Academy @theinfluenceracademyfilm ", Directed by Jeffrey Fong @jeffthehapa

This super funny short is produced by some of the best, including Jeffrey, D'Adonis Moquette @dadonism, and Quetzalma Pizella @quetzalmapizzella.

The film has a great cast, including Severyn Michael, Cooper Hinshaw, Anthony Doss, Tommy Phan, Crystal Huynh-Kim, Jalyana Davis, Wendy Bosley @wendyboz, and Hester Wagner @wagnerhester.

We cannot wait to showcase this film at our upcoming Festival.

We only have a few days left to get those projects in, and space is running out.

www.filmfreeway.com/sactownmoviebuffsfilmfest

Festival Dates are April 10th-April 12th, 2026 @esquireimax

Come party with us!

#sactownfilmfestival #Sacramentofilmfestival #sactownmoviebuffs #sacramentointernationalfilmfestival #filmfestival