Tara Sanders Brooks

🇯🇵 Pt. 1 TOYKO/ HAKONE

Here at SNS Airlines we pride safety and comfort above all else. So please take a few moments to listen to the safety features of this vintage Winnebago w wings: The one rule on this plane is: if you feel turbulence, put yer hands up in the air and enjoy it. Or pop a couple Ativan (that’s what I do). I guess that’s two rules but we’re not too good at math here… or rules! And as the captain aboard this ship or plane or abandoned trailer I found in a ditch and am now calling a “plane,” sit back, relax and enjoy a little recounting of DAY 6 of shooting THE ANTHROPOLOGIST. Did you know in LA you can rent a set by the hour that looks like a plane, but isn’t actually a plane?! Another thing I guess we can blame Gavin Newsom for, amiright @joerogan (I invited him to collaborate we’ll see if he gets back to me). I looooooove talking politics thru the intercom while piloting a plane, but let’s get back to the shoot day. So we rented this plane set. @magdafying proceeded to get wasted on cheap champagne, which is what I generally feel like doing right when I get on a plane so I can’t blame her for that. @dory.logan helped by mainly being the most chill af homie out there. @tarasandersbrooks made it all look real af on camera like we were shooting some @delta commercial (also invited them to collaborate on this post, hopeful about them getting back to me in a timely fashion). Also huuuuge shout out to @caseymaes for upscaling this plane from commercial to luxury private by your mere presence as the classy stewardess terrorizing @magdafying w your joy. That’s just how we roll here @ SNS airlines. Now, next question… where’s this plane headed? No one told me a destination yet and I used some of the gas money to buy some drugs bc these long plane rides can get pretty boring so we’ve only got so much time before I gotta land somewhere. Open to taking a poll. Otherwise I’m just gonna land in the parking lot of this donut shop i like in El Paso ✌️ ✈️

Another day another recap of DAY 4 in the marathon that was shooting this sweet lil indie feature film THE ANTHROPOLOGIST. Speaking of marathons, we decided to shoot @ the actual LA Marathon and we had one of our actors @zen_daddy_westcoast run in the marathon irl as his character or was he acting as himself as the character? I don’t think he even knows at this point… oh and by the way, @zen_daddy_westcoast had his actual dad there at the finish line to behold his son’s huge achievement in running an actual marathon. Then we filmed @gracehalpern in character congratulating @zen_daddy_westcoast in character at the end of the marathon as though they were real lovers. The acting was perfect and they nailed it in one take as @zen_daddy_westcoast finished the race irl. And the confusion on the face of @kent_crawford56 watching his son kiss his fake gf at the end of the race was **chef’s kiss** of weird moments. Somehow @tarasandersbrooks filmed immaculately amidst the chaos of an actual marathon going on. It all blurred together into something special. Maybe even the “BEST DAY EVER” (you have to see the movie to understand this clever inside joke). Regardless, time is an illusion but film is forever!

Aaaaand we’re back for round three of the ANTHROPOLOGIST DIARIES in which we discuss this third day of shooting on the ides of march which is also the day of birth for our director @clementdarling and I guess being the director wasn’t enough attention for him so he forced everyone to work on his movie and politely pretend what he said that day made sense in an executive business office that prob didn’t know this rag tag film crew was shooting there until a security guard checked the security footage the next day. So, lucky security guard, grab some popcorn and enjoy the style AND the substance of Anthropologist shoot day three:

Just got out of a weekend of fun jail and fyi the inmates were fun but the guards WERE NOT. Enough about me tho it’s time for the 2nd installment of ANTHROPOLOGIST CHRONICLES on a perfect day today when we’re honoring the holy rabbit or god or I forget but for some reason I’m craving a Cadbury egg even tho they always disappoint. Metaphor for life I dunno? But enough about life— On this DAY 2 of shooting @zen_daddy_westcoast had a lot of comparisons to Jesus if you ask me: solid six pack abs, glistening skin, putting it all on the line for love no matter the consequences. That pretty much sums up the bible right? Well then maybe we plagiarized some from that holy text for our lil indie film but “you steal from the best” as the saying goes. I think that quote’s from the bible too? Man, my Catholic school education is really cummin in handy 2day 🍆💦 @magdafying was there to document all the comparisons btwn @zen_daddy_westcoast and Jesus. I think that’s what she was writing in her notepad. She never tells us what she writes. Guess we’ll all have to see the movie to find out. @sterlinggraines was there also videoing bc when you look as good as @zen_daddy_westcoast cameras gotta be present. @tarasandersbrooks was also filming on a much more expensive camera to capture @zen_daddy_westcoast in all his glistening glory @tiny.hangover made an appearance with one of those weird cameras that don’t take moving images. Yet capture one still frame at a time. I was skeptical at first but when I saw these shots he converted me. Call it an Easter miracle but tbh every day is Easter when yr makin a movie as magical as this ✨❤️

Super excited to announce that It Will Last Longer has been accepted into Indie California: Discover Books From Local Authors, a collection of books from local indie authors available exclusively on the BiblioBoard Library. If you have access to the LA Public Library, you now can read the ebook for free! If you do, please leave a review on Goodreads, Storygraph, or by carrier pigeon!

Are you going to ignore that face? #bookgram #indieauthor #lgbtfiction

🎭 Join us Tomorrow Tuesday, March 24th for The Pack Theater’s Community Improv JAM!!! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to jam with a brand-new ensemble from the Pack community. See you there! 🙌 💥March 24th Armando Cast 💥 Stuart Hicar (Dimes) Chili Davidson (Bucket) Jeff Maccubbin (Casual Outfit) Kyle O’neil (Dimes) Anna Dooney (The Sitch) Esther Nevarez (Ankle Sweat) Emily Jane Jacob (Chonk) Brenna Mulally (Thirst Trap) 🎙️ Special Guest Monologist: Tara Sanders Brooks! Tara Sanders Brooks is a cinematographer and writer residing in Los Angeles. She is a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she earned her MFA in Film Production.If she isn’t writing about or creating films, she is taking photos of her cats with her Leica or writing novels. Her debut book, It Will Last Longer, is out now. IG handle @tarasandersbrooks Here’s how the night will go down: ✨ Pt 1: Improv Jam — Shake it up with fellow improvisers in a no-pressure, all-fun warm-up! Open to all experience levels, so don’t hesitate to jump in! ✨ Pt 2: Armando Show — Watch the magic unfold when storytelling meets improv, featuring our special Armando cast and incredible guest monologists! And that’s not all! We’re calling for monologists to share their stories and be part of the show. Want to get involved? Email us at [email protected] for more info! Come out for the jams, and let’s turn Tuesday nights into unforgettable experiences! 🙌 #ImprovCommunity #PackTheater #CommunityImprov #TuesdayNightsLive #JoinThePack 🐺✨

🚨 TUESDAY March 24TH @ 7PM WE HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST 🚨 Running with the PACK is BACK with Community Improv Night! Introducing special guest monologist: Tara Sanders Brooks! 🎤 🎭 Running with the Pack: Community Improv Night 🎉 Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just curious about jumping into improv, this is your night to shine! YOU can hit the stage with current house team members and mix it up! Here’s how the night breaks down: ✨ Part 1: Improv Jam A no-pressure, all-fun warm-up with fellow improvisers! Open to all experience levels — just show up and jump in! ✨ Part 2: Armando Show Storytelling meets improv magic! Watch our Armando cast spin hilarious scenes inspired by true stories from our guest 🎙️ 🎙️ Special Guest Monologist: Tara Sanders Brooks! Tara Sanders Brooks is a cinematographer and writer residing in Los Angeles. She is a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she earned her MFA in Film Production.If she isn’t writing about or creating films, she is taking photos of her cats with her Leica or writing novels. Her debut book, It Will Last Longer, is out now. IG handle @tarasandersbrooks 🐺 #ImprovCommunity #PackTheater #CommunityImprov #RunningWithThePack #ArmandoShow

Coming soon from YATC Short Films: VALEDICTORIAN Written and Directed by @boogie.woman In a razor-edged high school reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, two inseparable best friends find their bond tested when ambition, envy, and the intoxicating pull of power begin to rewrite their story. As rivalries escalate and loyalties fracture, whispered rumors become dangerous prophecies and the pursuit of status turns deadly. Bold, stylish, and emotionally charged, this modern retelling transforms a timeless tragedy into a gripping portrait of teenage identity, obsession, and the cost of wanting more. 🎬 The 8th Annual YATC Film Festival is Happening! This year we’re releasing 13 incredible short films created by the brilliant students and staff of The Young Actors’ Theatre Camp — stories filled with imagination, heart, comedy, suspense, and unforgettable performances. Two Ways to Watch: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to get 🎥 early access to film releases 🎭 behind-the-scenes moments 🎬 Subscribe at YouTube.com/YoungActorsTheatreCamp Or if you want the ultimate experience, come watch them on the big screen with us! 🍿 8th Annual YATC Film Festival 📍 Livermore, CA 📅 Sunday, March 29, 2026 🎟️ Tickets available now at CampYATC.com Come celebrate the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers. These artists are just getting started. ✨ #YATC #YATCFilmFestival #YoungActorsTheatreCamp #StudentFilmmakers #FutureFilmmakers

More LA Marathon pics, including the iconic sign made by @ktquibell 🏃🏻‍♀️ When I was 22 I decided to run a marathon. I didn’t make it to the start line. I ended up in more than half a year of PT, and was told I’d never run a marathon on my right hip. Now, at 30, I’ve run a marathon on my right hip. I didn’t think strengthening it was ever going to be enough to go this kind of distance, but as I pushed and pushed and didn’t get the pain I used to get, I realized it just might be possible. Very grateful for this body (even if I cringe at how I look in most of the photos from race day).

Decided I really wanted to go to the Century City mall today— didn’t want to pay for parking so I just ran there. First 26.2 in the books.