MEET THE TEAM

Maty Young is an Australian director, cinematographer, and performer based in Los Angeles, with nearly three decades of experience across theatre, film, and live music. Originally from Perth, Western Australia, he trained at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and spent more than twenty years performing, directing, devising, and writing for the stage.

Young founded Young One Studio in Melbourne in 2015 and expanded the production company to Los Angeles in 2018. His directing credits include The Baby Clause, Juno: Time Bounty Hunter, High Stakes, Players, Ex Affliction, and The Out-Fit. His cinematography credits include Single Mother by Choice, Spark, Sariah, and numerous independent feature and episodic productions.

Young won Best Director at the 2026 California Women's Film Festival for The Baby Clause, which also won Best Feature Film. Ex Affliction won Best Short Film at the 2023 Sydney Women's International Film Festival. He was the cinematographer on Coerced, selected for the 2025 LA Shorts International Film Festival.

His work combines performance-driven storytelling with cinematic visual craftsmanship.

Hedyeh was born and raised in Iran before moving to California at 16. She transitioned from studying Architecture to earning a B.A. in Drama from San Francisco State University, marking the beginning of her career in film and theatre. Her international background and diverse heritage have shaped her creative voice, bringing authenticity, emotional depth, and cultural perspective to every project.

As an actress, producer, and director, Hedyeh has worked across feature films, television, commercials, and independent productions. Alongside her work on screen, she plays a key role in leading productions at Young One Studio, overseeing projects from development through delivery while helping shape the company’s creative direction. Her experience both in front of and behind the camera gives her a unique understanding of storytelling, collaboration, and performance.

Gemma Adams brings a unique blend of creativity and organization to her role as Studio Coordinator at Young One Studio. With a background in dubbing, voice-over, administration, and production coordination, she helps keep projects running smoothly from the first client enquiry through final delivery.

Working closely with clients, cast, and crew, Gemma manages scheduling, production logistics, and day-to-day studio operations while ensuring every project receives the highest level of care. Her strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proactive approach help create an efficient production environment, making her an essential part of the Young One Studio team.

Edwin Li began his career volunteering as a Sound Operator for Channel 101, where he discovered his passion for production sound. Over the years, he has refined his skills while working across feature films, documentaries, podcasts, commercials, and social media content, developing a reputation for capturing clean, professional audio in any environment.

As the head of Young One Studio’s sound department, Edwin specializes in location sound recording and production audio. His technical knowledge, calm approach on set, and attention to detail ensure every production captures the highest-quality dialogue, making him an invaluable member of the team from the first take to the final wrap.