Mike Yonts worked in almost every aspect of media production before founding Mike Yonts Films in 2001.  Mike has created commercial and long-form projects for clients including the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Vincennes University, GE, and OneAmerica.  He has also made several music videos, both as director and as director of photography.

In 2019, Mike served as DP on the independent film “No Place,” which is now available on Apple, Amazon and other outlets.  Later that year, he spent a month in Africa shooting a video for a dental clinic and photographing wildlife in Kenya, Rwanda, and Botswana.

With co-writer Peter Matsoukas, Mike wrote “Extraction, USA” as a fast-moving heist film with some things to say about the environment, the economy, and equality in 21st-century America.

Peter Matsoukas is a writer/producer/director who makes narrative and documentary films. His narrative feature “No Place” is currently streaming on multiple platforms in North America and is on the verge of worldwide distribution. Peter is in post-production on a documentary he produced and directed entitled “The Diary of Henry J. McBride.” Peter is also currently producing the horror film “Compression” which he co-wrote. It is slated for release in 2023.

Leanne is an award-winning Midwest actress known for her bold and versatile performances. She stars in “Chasing Rabbits,” “Idle Girl,” and the multiple-award-winning short film “Late,” with on-screen appearances in NBC's “Chicago PD” and WB's Academy Award-winning biopic “Judas and the Black Messiah.” Leanne is a double-award-winning writer and producer for the upcoming Appalachian crime thriller “M30 Oxy” (2023) and has directing credits in the upcoming Sci-Fi film “Oregonda” (2023) and romance drama “Sunshine Girl” (2023). She is also a skilled athlete, certified personal trainer, musician, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition.

A dynamic, intense actor and performer, Marlee grew up in northwest Ohio. At 18 she moved to New York City to study at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After moving back to Ohio, Marlee began working in film in 2016 with her first short film called “For Audrey” for a 48 Hour film festival. Two years later she scored her first lead in a feature film called “The Cran” opposite Joe Chrest (“Stranger Things”), now streaming on multiple major platforms.

In 2021 she signed with the iGroup Agency in Detroit, being featured in commercials with MDHHS and a Super Bowl ad for Mike Morse Law Firm. In 2022 Marlee got a role opposite Keith William Richards (“Uncut Gems”) and will be acting opposite him in the feature film “Calamity Hill.”  

Marlee is the lead singer for high-energy rock band Hard Candy, which performs all over Ohio. She also leads an acoustic band called The Forgotten.