The Crew
“What began as documenting protests during the George Floyd uprising evolved into something bigger. Over years of filming both sides of deeply divisive issues—often facing threats and hostility—we began to see the same patterns, people, and tactics emerge.
In 2023, we met a group of Southern California moms confronting those same forces at local school board meetings. As we connected the dots, it became clear this was part of a larger, coordinated effort.
Moms Club tells the story of these fearless women—coming together to protect their kids and community, and proving the power of standing united in the face of something much bigger.”
- Miranda Winters, Director Moms Club
Miranda Winters
Director/EditorMiranda Winters is an award-winning director, producer, and editor, who creates powerful, character-driven documentaries that highlight underrepresented voices and socially relevant issues.
Her work includes Blue Zeus, Gangsta Gardener, and Moms Club, blending intimate storytelling with a bold cinematic style.
Miranda is known for crafting emotionally resonant narratives that explore resilience, community, and the human spirit.
Rocky Romano
Rocky Romano is an award-winning filmmaker, director, and co-owner of Winters Rock, a Los Angeles-based production company known for bold, socially conscious storytelling.
His work spans globally recognized projects including HBO’s Emmy®-winning The 100 Foot Wave, Blue Zeus, and Letters to Liam.
With a cinematic, character-driven approach, Rocky’s storytelling is rooted in real-world experience—often placing him on the frontlines of social and political movements to capture raw, unfiltered human stories.
Director
Executive ProducerRobert Martin
Robert Martin has served as Executive Producer on every Winters Rock project since the company’s founding. A graduate of MIT and Wharton, he brings a unique blend of strategic insight and creative support, alongside his work in clean energy.
Executive ProducerRayna Zemel
Rayna Zemel is an Executive Producer on Moms Club and a longtime creative collaborator with Winters Rock.
A talented cinematographer and musician, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to storytelling, contributing both visually and musically across a range of projects.
Nick McCarthy
Nick McCarthy is the Director of Cinematography on Moms Club and the DP behind the award-winning films Blue Zeus and Gangsta Gardener. Known for his striking visual style, he brings a cinematic eye to character-driven storytelling.
Director of Cinematography
Analis Martin
Analis Martin is a Producer on Moms Club, where she also contributed in the field as a cinematographer and sound recordist. A key member of the Winters Rock team, she previously worked on the award-winning films Blue Zeus and Gangsta Gardener, serving as editor on the latter.
Producer
Associate Executive ProducerAsha Dahya
Asha Dahya is an Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and storyteller whose work spans MTV, ABC, Disney, PBS, and more.
She is the director of the award-winning documentary Someone You Know and creator of Green Tide Rising, which earned a Webby nomination and won a 2025 Anthem Award.
In 2024, she received an Emmy nomination for producing My Name Is Siri. Asha is also the founder of GirlTalkHQ and author of Today’s Wonder Women.
Audio PostMatt A. Thorne
A recording studio professional in the Los Angeles area since 1989, Matt A. Thorne has worked on a wide variety of recording, mixing and sound-design projects. From major label records, theatrical films , network TV shows, theme park rides, ad campaigns, video games and toys to animatronic rapping parrots in Las Vegas; he makes things sound better.
His work in animation post-production has earned him 5 Emmy nominations and 2 wins. Music that he composed has been heard in hundreds of TV shows, toys, and a dozen video games.
The Cast
A group of badass moms who banded together like a suburban Mission Impossible team—taking on extremists threatening their schools, their kids, and their community.
Daisy Gardner
Daisy Gardner is a Hollywood writer and showrunner who spends her days building worlds for television—and her nights rescuing bunny rabbits who have absolutely no interest in story structure but a strong commitment to chaos and snacks.
Mom
Kristi Hirst
Kristi Hirst is the force behind Our Schools USA, organizing, advocating, and showing up wherever public education needs defending—usually with the precision of a seasoned strategist and the stamina of someone who absolutely knows all the lyrics to every Taylor Swift song.
Mom
MomKelly Stuart
Kelly Stuart is the group’s fearless photojournalist, often putting herself on the front lines to capture the moments that reveal the bigger picture—camera in hand, instinct locked in.
When she’s not connecting the dots through her lens, she’s rescuing cats, proving her bravery extends well beyond the field.
MomAngie Givant
Angie Givant is the group’s resident writing & research powerhouse, tirelessly connecting dots that most people don’t even know exist.
Equal parts detective and strategist, she has a knack for turning scattered information into a clear picture—and then asking the next question no one else thought to ask.
The Charty B
Charty B is the group’s elusive cartographer, building intricate digital maps that trace the networks others try to keep hidden.
Working behind the scenes—and often under threat—she connects people, money, and movements with precision, proving that sometimes the most powerful voice is the one you never see.
Mom
Anne Nelson
Anne Nelson is an author, playwright, and investigative journalist whose work has spent decades exposing the hidden machinery of power—from war zones abroad to dark money networks at home.
A leading expert on media, human rights, and political influence, she brings both intellectual firepower and hard-earned field experience to the fight—connecting dots most people don’t even know exist.
Dark Money ExpertConsultants
David Armiak
David Armiak is a researcher with the Center for Media and Democracy who specializes in following the money—and the power that comes with it.
With a relentless focus on dark money networks and political influence, he turns dense public records into clear, undeniable connections, helping expose the systems operating just beneath the surface.
Dark Money Epert
Brent Allpress
Brent Allpress is a dark money expert and OSINT researcher who specializes in tracing the hidden infrastructure behind influence and power.
With a sharp analytical eye and a talent for connecting complex digital breadcrumbs, he uncovers the networks, funding streams, and strategies that most people never see—turning scattered data into a clear picture of how it all works.
Dark Money ExpertModerator
Adam Rose
Adam Rose is a journalist, media strategist, and longtime advocate for press freedom, working with both the LA Press Club and the Freedom of the Press Foundation.
With a sharp instinct for the story behind the story, he guides conversations that cut through the noise—bringing clarity, context, and just the right questions to the table.
Journalists