MATY YOUNG

Director | Cinematographer | Actor

Maty Young, founder of YoungOneStudio, is an LA based Director & Cinematographer. He began his journey in Perth, Australia, and later established the studio in Melbourne in 2015. He moved to Los Angeles in 2018 to focus on film and digital media, with projects featured on HBO MAX and Netflix. With over 100 demo reel scenes, 2 feature films, and 40 short films under his belt, Maty continues to deliver acclaimed work while empowering artists in acting, cinematography, and directing.

HEDYEH FALSAFI

Director | Actor

Hedyeh was born and raised in Iran until she moved to California at 16. She transitioned from studying Architecture to earning a B.A. in Drama from San Francisco State University, which marked the beginning of her career in film and theatre. Her international background and diverse heritage deeply influence her work, combining cultural richness and authenticity. As both an actress and director, she has a keen eye for talent, and her directorial style, known for its emotional depth and attention to detail.

ZACHARY DRIPPS

Cinematographer | Producer

Zachary Dripps is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker with experience working for major industry players like Disney, Netflix, and Riot Games. Originally from Boulder, CO, he earned a BFA in film production from the University of Colorado, where he studied under director Alex Cox. He later completed his MFA in cinematography at Boston University, learning from Steadicam operator Joel San Juan. After moving to LA, Zachary worked as an executive assistant to writer-director Jerry Zucker before pursuing freelance film production. 

TAMIAH BANTUM

Director | Actor

Tamiah is a versatile filmmaker and actress who began her journey in Perth, Australia, studying Fine Arts at Curtin University and the State University of New York. She has performed in renowned Australian theatres and ventured into directing in 2015 with projects like “Over My Dead Body,” which premiered at Outfest LA, and “Savage Dawn.” In Los Angeles, Tamiah has appeared in Amazon’s “With Love” and ABC’s “Please Like Me,” while also contributing to gaming and virtual reality projects for Capcom and Blizzard. Since 2018, she has worked in LA as a director and sound operator.