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illuminating untold stories
illuminating untold stories
Los angeles, CALIFORNIA
///PRODUCTION CO.
ABOUT PLD
Peace Love Dope Films is a MULTICULTURAL production company committed to telling powerful, visually striking stories that center underrepresented voices. Founded on the belief that every story deserves to be seen and heard, we strive to create films that push boundaries, ignite dialogue, and leave a lasting impact.
ABOUT PLD
Peace Love Dope Films is a MULTICULTURAL production company committed to telling powerful, visually striking stories that center underrepresented voices. Founded on the belief that every story deserves to be seen and heard, we strive to create films that push boundaries, ignite dialogue, and leave a lasting impact.
Our philosophy
We believe in cinema’s power to foster empathy, bridge cultures, and confront the complexities of the human experience; films that challenge, provoke, and reveal deeper truths. Our approach is collaborative and community-driven, mentoring emerging creatives and championing fresh perspectives.
Our philosophy
We believe in cinema’s power to foster empathy, bridge cultures, and confront the complexities of the human experience; films that challenge, provoke, and reveal deeper truths. Our approach is collaborative and community-driven, mentoring emerging creatives and championing fresh perspectives.
"Every frame. every moment. every voice."
Cinema in search of...
Our work is personal and uncompromising because The best cinema refuses to look away. It captures life in all its beauty and blemishes, revealing what’s often left unsaid.
Cinema in search of...
Our work is personal and uncompromising because The best cinema refuses to look away. It captures life in all its beauty and blemishes, revealing what’s often left unsaid.
Black Silk
///Patrick Michael
Black Silk
///Patrick Michael
Black Silk
///Patrick Michael
Black Silk
///Patrick Michael
Bless Her Heart
///Patrick Michael
Bless Her Heart
///Patrick Michael
Bless Her Heart
///Patrick Michael
Bless Her Heart
///Patrick Michael
Jurassic Punk
///Josh Akin
Jurassic Punk
///Josh Akin
Jurassic Punk
///Josh Akin
Jurassic Punk
///Josh Akin
Triple O.G.
///Patrick Michael
Triple O.G.
///Patrick Michael
Triple O.G.
///Patrick Michael
Triple O.G.
///Patrick Michael
"great films aren’t consumed, they’re experienced."
"great films aren’t consumed...
...they’re experienced."
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voices from the frontlines
Join writer-directors Patrick Michael and Tyler Smith as they shed light on the adventures of building a production company. In candid conversations with fellow creators, they dive into the trials and triumphs of independent filmmaking, the art of storytelling, and the relentless pursuit of turning dreams into reality.
Join filmmakers Patrick Michael and Tyler Smith as they shed light on the process of building a production company.
In candid conversations with fellow creators, they dive into the trials and triumphs of independent filmmaking, the art of storytelling, and the relentless pursuit of turning your dreams into reality.
voices from the frontlines
Join writer-directors Patrick Michael and Tyler Smith as they shed light on the adventures of building a production company. In candid conversations with fellow creators, they dive into the trials and triumphs of independent filmmaking, the art of storytelling, and the relentless pursuit of turning dreams into reality.
voices from the frontlines
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///writer-director
Patrick Michael
Patrick is an award-winning screenwriter and director based in Los Angeles. While studying pre-med at the University of Washington, he discovered his passion for storytelling, ultimately earning an MFA from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.
Inspired by filmmakers like Charles Burnett and Lynne Ramsay, his work explores identity, memory, and transformation; crafting stories that blur the line between the personal and the universal.
His latest film, Black Silk, screened in competition, including at the Atlanta and Seattle International film festivals, and was awarded the grand jury prize at dances with films La.
Beyond filmmaking, Patrick mentors emerging creatives, fostering talent and championing fresh perspectives in visual storytelling.
Patrick is an award-winning screenwriter and director based in Los Angeles. While studying pre-med at the University of Washington, he discovered his passion for storytelling, ultimately earning an MFA from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.
Inspired by filmmakers like Charles Burnett and Lynne Ramsay, his work explores identity, memory, and transformation; crafting stories that blur the line between the personal and the universal.
His latest film, Black Silk, screened in competition, including at the Atlanta and Seattle International film festivals, and was awarded the grand jury prize at dances with films la.
Beyond filmmaking, Patrick mentors emerging creatives, fostering talent and championing fresh perspectives in visual storytelling.
Patrick is an award-winning screenwriter and director based in Los Angeles. While studying pre-med at the University of Washington, he discovered his passion for storytelling, ultimately earning an MFA from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.
Inspired by filmmakers like Charles Burnett and Lynne Ramsay, his work explores identity, memory, and transformation; crafting stories that blur the line between the personal and the universal.
His latest film, Black Silk, screened in competition, including at the Atlanta and Seattle International film festivals, and was awarded the grand jury prize at dances with films La.
Beyond filmmaking, Patrick mentors emerging creatives, fostering talent and championing fresh perspectives in visual storytelling.
@abeautifulgiant
///writer-director / producer-editor
Josh Akin
Josh is an award-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Originally from rural Georgia, he studied acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts before earning his MFA in Film & TV Production at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. There, he co-directed an upcoming feature reimaging of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and his thesis film JURASSIC PUNK was honored with both the Jack Nicholson Directing Award and the First Look Outstanding Screenwriting Award. Continuing to work with fellow USC alumni, Josh recently produced and edited the narrative drama BLACK SILK (Grand Jury Award, Dances with Film).
As a writer-director, Josh’s work often blends elements of dark comedy, psychological horror and arthouse drama. As a producer-editor, he strives to champion and elevate the visions of singular filmmakers.
Josh is an award-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Originally from rural Georgia, he studied acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts before earning his MFA in Film & TV Production at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. There, he co-directed an upcoming feature reimaging of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and his thesis film JURASSIC PUNK was honored with both the Jack Nicholson Directing Award and the First Look Outstanding Screenwriting Award. Continuing to work with fellow USC alumni, Josh recently produced and edited the narrative drama BLACK SILK (Grand Jury Award, Dances with Films).
As a writer-director, Josh’s work often blends elements of dark comedy, psychological horror and arthouse drama. As a producer-editor, he strives to champion and elevate the visions of singular filmmakers.
Josh is an award-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Originally from rural Georgia, he studied acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts before earning his MFA in Film & TV Production at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. There, he co-directed an upcoming feature reimaging of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and his thesis film JURASSIC PUNK was honored with both the Jack Nicholson Directing Award and the First Look Outstanding Screenwriting Award. Continuing to work with fellow USC alumni, Josh recently produced and edited the narrative drama BLACK SILK (Grand Jury Award, Dances with Film).
As a writer-director, Josh’s work often blends elements of dark comedy, psychological horror and arthouse drama. As a producer-editor, he strives to champion and elevate the visions of singular filmmakers.
@abeautifulgiant
///director-cinematogrpher
An Shu
An Shu is a director and cinematographer from Chengdu, China, with a Master’s degree in Film & Television Production from USC.
Her passion for storytelling began during her early travels across Europe, where she discovered the power of film as a bridge between cultures. After earning her degree from the Communication University of China, she spent three years at Phoenix TV as a journalist and writer-director; an experience that deepened her understanding of the world and the people in it.
Beyond filmmaking, she finds inspiration in playing the piano, practicing archery, and indulging in the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine.
An Shu is a director and cinematographer from Chengdu, China, with a Master’s degree in Film & Television Production from USC.
Her passion for storytelling began during her early travels across Europe, where she discovered the power of film as a bridge between cultures. After earning her degree from the Communication University of China, she spent three years at Phoenix TV as a journalist and writer-director; an experience that deepened her understanding of the world and the people in it.
Beyond filmmaking, she finds inspiration in playing the piano, practicing archery, and indulging in the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine.
An Shu is a director and cinematographer from Chengdu, China, with a Master’s degree in Film & Television Production from USC.
Her passion for storytelling began during her early travels across Europe, where she discovered the power of film as a bridge between cultures. After earning her degree from the Communication University of China, she spent three years at Phoenix TV as a journalist and writer-director; an experience that deepened her understanding of the world and the people in it.
Beyond filmmaking, she finds inspiration in playing the piano, practicing archery, and indulging in the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine.
@abeautifulgiant
///writer-director
tyler smith
Tyler is a writer-director and USC alum drawn to stories about outcasts—and especially to stories that love their Black characters. His film For My Crimes screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival, where he now facilitates Q&As.
Inspired by his late grandfather’s boundless creativity, Tyler’s first artistic passion was music. He released his debut EP, Erupt, in 2019 on his grandfather’s first birthday among the stars—a tribute to the man who taught him that art can take many forms.
Tyler loves riding trains across the country and hates wearing his hair ungreased in the sun. He lives in LA but misses his family in Cleveland.
Tyler is a writer-director and USC alum drawn to stories about outcasts—and especially to stories that love their Black characters. His film For My Crimes screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival, where he now facilitates Q&As.
Inspired by his late grandfather’s boundless creativity, Tyler’s first artistic passion was music. He released his debut EP, Erupt, in 2019 on his grandfather’s first birthday among the stars—a tribute to the man who taught him that art can take many forms.
Tyler loves riding trains across the country and hates wearing his hair ungreased in the sun. He lives in LA but misses his family in Cleveland.
Tyler is a writer-director and USC alum drawn to stories about outcasts—and especially to stories that love their Black characters. His film For My Crimes screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival, where he now facilitates Q&As.
Inspired by his late grandfather’s boundless creativity, Tyler’s first artistic passion was music. He released his debut EP, Erupt, in 2019 on his grandfather’s first birthday among the stars—a tribute to the man who taught him that art can take many forms.
Tyler loves riding trains across the country and hates wearing his hair ungreased in the sun. He lives in LA but misses his family in Cleveland.
@abeautifulgiant
///cinematographer
devon johns
Devon is a cinematographer whose portfolio encompasses a wide variety of genres, styles, and tones. He is passionate about pushing his creative boundaries to tackle different visual approaches and is especially looking to work alongside directors with distinct voices and unique points of view. Devon earned an MFA in Film Production from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, where he developed a strong foundation in visual storytelling.
Since then, he has worked on two narrative feature films, as well as dozens of shorts. His work has been recognized at more than 50 film festivals worldwide, including the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, the 2024 DGA Student Film Awards, the 2025 College Television Awards, and the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Devon is a cinematographer whose portfolio encompasses a wide variety of genres, styles, and tones. He is passionate about pushing his creative boundaries to tackle different visual approaches and is especially looking to work alongside directors with distinct voices and unique points of view. Devon earned an MFA in Film Production from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, where he developed a strong foundation in visual storytelling.
Since then, he has worked on two narrative feature films, as well as dozens of shorts. His work has been recognized at more than 50 film festivals worldwide, including the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, the 2024 DGA Student Film Awards, the 2025 College Television Awards, and the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
Devon is a cinematographer whose portfolio encompasses a wide variety of genres, styles, and tones. He is passionate about pushing his creative boundaries to tackle different visual approaches and is especially looking to work alongside directors with distinct voices and unique points of view. Devon earned an MFA in Film Production from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, where he developed a strong foundation in visual storytelling.
Since then, he has worked on two narrative feature films, as well as dozens of shorts. His work has been recognized at more than 50 film festivals worldwide, including the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, the 2024 DGA Student Film Awards, the 2025 College Television Awards, and the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
@abeautifulgiant
