Jonathan Bregel - Director, Producer, EP, Co-Writer

Jon Bregel is a multi-disciplinary filmmaker, creative coach, and founder of The Nourish Community, a space for filmmakers committed to wellness, meaningful relationships, and purpose-driven careers. With over 15 years of experience in the film industry, Jon brings a rare blend of creative insight, emotional intelligence, and lived experience to both his filmmaking and his work as a coach. He began his career as a director and cinematographer, eventually co-founding the award-winning production company Variable, where he led campaigns for global brands including Nike, Audi, National Geographic, Cadillac, ACLU, Samsung, Pfizer, Gap, and Tiffany & Co. His unique visual style and human-centered storytelling have garnered widespread recognition and helped shape the tone of modern commercial filmmaking. Jon’s career has also been deeply rooted in documentary work. He has spent years documenting musicians across the country, a path that ultimately led him to tour the United States with Taylor Swift. His portfolio includes an Audience Award at SXSW for narrative feature, thirteen Vimeo Staff Picks, and coverage in The New York Times, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, IndieWire, and Filmmaker Magazine. His work has been honored at festivals and award shows including Sundance, Cannes Lions, AICP, LIA, Clio, Webby, Shorty, One Show, Adweek ARC Awards, Creativity, PDN, and Spikes Asia. Now, through Nourish, Jon helps filmmakers align their creative work with their values, navigate burnout, and build sustainable careers rooted in clarity and care—an extension of the very journey he’s taken himself.

Paige Demarco - Producer

I'm a New York City based Producer with 15+ years of experience in television and film. I specialize in creating and overseeing projects such as commercials, branded content, music videos, stills shoots, and TV/Film promos. I have an extensive background in collaborating with production companies, ad agencies, and brands in the US and abroad. Reach out anytime to chat about production. (or just to say hi) Ad Agency/Brand Partners/Production Co (Partial List): R/GA, Townhouse, Grey, Droga 5, McCann, Virtue/Vice, Mistress, McCann, 22squared, TBWAChiatDay, Saatchi & Saatchi, Mullenlowe US, Leo Burnett, Yellow Shoes, BBH, The Martin Agency, 160over90, Che Creative, Edelman Digital, Publicis, Anomaly, Enso, Deloitte Digital, SYPartners, Walton Isaacson, Weber Shandwick, Firstborn, Disney, Strava, National Geographic, Nike, Zappos, ACLU, Tiffany & Co., ESPN, HBO, Starz Ent., IBM, Allbirds, EA Sports, BYT, M ss ng P eces, Keeper, Stept Studios, Moxie Pictures, Greenpoint Pictures, Even/Odd, The Mill, Imposter

Danny Yourd - Executive Producer

Danny Yourd is an award-winning director and producer known for his heartfelt and visually rich storytelling across both commercial and documentary formats. He began his filmmaking journey in high school with a VHS camera and never looked back. While in college, he and longtime collaborator Steve Hoover began making $200 music videos, eventually founding Endeavor Media Group and producing over 60 videos for artists including Owl City, Mandisa, and August Burns Red. Their video for “Fireflies” helped launch Owl City’s career and earned them a platinum record. Danny transitioned into documentary filmmaking with Blood Brother, which won both the Grand Jury and Audience Awards at Sundance. The film was praised by The New York Times and received the International Documentary Association’s Humanities Award. His next film, Almost Holy, executive produced by Terrence Malick and scored by Atticus Ross, had a global theatrical run and received a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. He has since produced and sold several documentaries, including Fursonas and Woman on Fire. As a solo director, his short Elgin Park went viral with over 40 million views. The Wizard Oz earned a Vimeo Staff Pick Premiere and was named one of National Geographic’s Top 10 Short Films.

Steve Hoover - Editor, Post-Producer, Co-Writer

Steve Hoover is an award-winning director known for emotionally powerful storytelling across both commercial and documentary work. He directed Blood Brother, which won the Grand Jury and Audience Awards at Sundance and received praise from The New York Times and the International Documentary Association. His follow-up film, Almost Holy, executive produced by Terrence Malick and scored by Atticus Ross, premiered at Tribeca and earned critical acclaim worldwide. Steve’s work blends cinematic craft with deep human empathy, often exploring resilience, transformation, and social impact. He continues to create projects that challenge, inspire, and expand the boundaries of nonfiction storytelling.

Ien Chi - Producer

Ien Chi is a filmmaker, creative director, and consciousness explorer passionate about using storytelling to nurture the human spirit. A deep thinker since childhood, Ien has traveled to over 25 countries, deconstructed his inherited worldview, and sought truth across traditions and experiences—from spiritual retreats to global stages. He believes that filmmaking is a modern form of parable, capable of expanding awareness, igniting empathy, and connecting us to a deeper collective truth. From 2017 to 2020, Ien served as Creative Director at Jubilee, where he helped grow the company to over five million subscribers and a billion views, creating viral series like Middle Ground, Spectrum, and Odd One Out. He has directed and edited work for brands such as Apple, NASA, and Nike, and collaborated with artists including Summer Walker, 6lack, and Julia Michaels. His short films have garnered millions of views and international awards, including a viral one-shot film named Tick Tock, Reddit’s highest upvoted short of all time. Ien was also Executive Producer of Accepted, a Tribeca-premiering, Emmy-nominated documentary released theatrically in 2022. Today, through his studio Nourish Creative, Ien continues to craft stories that heal, awaken, and expand what it means to be fully alive.

Ryan Sanderson - Cinematographer

Ryan Sanderson is a cinematographer based in Pittsburgh whose work blends striking visual storytelling with emotional authenticity. With a background in documentary, narrative, and branded content, Ryan brings a deep sensitivity to character, place, and light. His recent work includes a short film exploring the bond between a father and his nonverbal daughter, as well as projects focused on mental health, faith, and resilience. Ryan is also the founder of Rove, a creative studio rooted in purpose-driven storytelling. Guided by values of love, presence, and freedom, Ryan’s work reflects a quiet strength and a deep commitment to human connection.