Brandon Loran Maxwell is an opinion columnist, Writer’s Digest prize-winning essayist, award-winning film director, and founder of Chela Media.
His political and cultural commentary has appeared at the U.S. Supreme Court, Fox, NBC, The Hill, Salon, Washington Times, Los Angeles Times, Vox, NPR, PBS, KDAY, Washington Post, Washington Examiner, Yahoo, Film Threat, Film Courage, The Blaze, Townhall, Oregonian, and the Foundation for Economic Education.
His directorial debut, “American Homeboy,” climbed to #4 on Apple TV and earned critical acclaim. He went on to direct the original docuseries, “Defiant History,” at Comcast Xumo and has produced creative content for international brands such as Tribal Streetwear.
In addition to his media work, Brandon frequently speaks on a variety of political and social topics and has lectured at major universities across the United States, including Chapman University, Brigham Young University, San Francisco State University, Colby College, San Jose State University, and Calvin College. He holds a B.S. in political science and resides on the West Coast.
To inquire about Brandon as a guest speaker, commentator or columnist, you can email him here.