Kevin Duda

Co-Founder 

Kevin is a passionate & creative producer with a history of development in both tv, film & theater. For Hallmark Channel, Kevin has been an Executive and Creative Producer for fan-favorite and highly rated movies including IN THE KEY OF LOVE, TWO TURTLE DOVES (winner of the 2019 Christopher Award for Excellence in TV ,) A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION, MYSTERY ON MISTLETOE LANE, and TO HAVE AND TO HOLIDAY for the network’s iconic “2024 Countdown To Christmas.” Currently, he has four movies in development with the network and more projects in the works with other broadcasters. 

On Broadway, Kevin is proud to have been a Co-Producer for “SHUCKED®,” a 9-time TONY® Nominated Musical, now on its 100+ week National Tour. Spawning from that experience, Kevin is a co-founder of Shucked® Bourbon, a new spirit brand based off the musical, that recently shared a 98/100 with the Best Bourbon in the World at The Las Vegas Global Spirits Competition.  

In Spring of 2025, Kevin‘s new musical, SENIOR CLASS, a contemporary retelling of Pygmalion, will receive its World Premiere at The Olney Theater, written with Melvin Tunstall III & Greg Borowsky, directed by Amy Corcoran and choreographed by Emmy® Award Winner Karla Puno Garcia. He is a Producer on “LEGERDEMAIN,” a sleight-of-hand bar experience currently celebrating its year-long residency at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. He is also a proud partner of Syneos Health, creating and producing multiple creative unbranded-campaigns in the pharmaceutical space.

In his former career, Kevin is proud to have been a member of the Original Broadway Casts of “The Book of Mormon” and “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical.” He made his Broadway debut in “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” for Roundabout Theatre Company.

Lesley Demetriades

Co-Founder

Lesley Demetriades is a multi-award-winning film and television executive producer, director, and writer, born in Athens, Greece, and currently based between Los Angeles and New York. She holds valid US and Greek passports.

With over fifteen years of experience, Lesley has developed and produced a wide range of acclaimed films, series, and branded content. Her executive producer and producer credits include CHRISTMAS FOR KEEPS, LOVE STRIKES TWICE, and LOVE TAKES FLIGHT for Hallmark; ULTIMATE NINJA CHALLENGE for the Discovery Channel; TINY HOUSE NATION for the FYI Network; HOME MADE SIMPLE for the OWN Network; FISH TANK KINGS for NatGeoWILD; HEALTH INSPECTORS for The Food Network; TRUCKING HELL For NatGeoUK; CHASING MARIA MENOUNOS for Oxygen; and digital series Keeping Score, Hella Gay, and Lady Bits for Fullscreen Media. Her indie feature WOMEN & SOMETIMES MEN is available on HULU, and her documentary OBSCENE BEAUTY, is streaming on Prime Video.

As HLE’s in-house director, Lesley most recently helmed SISTERHOOD, INC and TIS THE SEASON TO BE IRISH for HALLMARK CHANNEL, A CHRISTMAS PRESENT which earned two Movieguide Awards including Best Family Movie and Best Actress. She also co-created and directed the fan-favorite  TWO TURTLE DOVES (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries), which won a Christopher Award, and directed A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION for Hallmark Channel. 

Her films have been official selections at festivals including the Chelsea Film Festival, New York State Film Festival, Portland Film Festival, Los Angeles Women’s Film Festival, Studio City Film Festival,  and more.

Lesley is a proud member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), Producers Guild of America (PGA), SAG-AFTRA, the Television Academy, and the Alliance of Women Directors. 

Ian Carroll

Co-Founder

Ian is an executive and creative producer, as well as an award-winning writer, with a sharp eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of production from the ground up. Born in West Virginia and raised in East Tennessee, he began his formal training in theatre and film at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, later continuing in the BFA program at Florida State University.

Ian is a hybrid-creative EP—equally comfortable in the scoping phase as he is on set or in post-production. He brings a grounded, hands-on approach to every project, with a proven ability to direct top-tier talent and guide complex productions to a polished final product. His passion lies in high-visibility, high-impact work that demands both artistic vision and logistical finesse.

He has recently worked on award-winning campaigns such as PARKINSEX for the APDA, NF1-PN for Springworks Therapeutics, and the Cannes Silver Lion-winning AIRQUITY project for EarSwitch. His portfolio also includes high-budget, large-scope work for major clients such as Argenx, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, ViiV, and the COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS. 

Whether overseeing sprawling sets during live events, or shepherding intricate, high-touch videos through post-production, Ian thrives in fast-moving environments where detail, communication, and creative trust are key. A natural collaborator, Ian is known for his ability to translate the unique “languages” of high-level creatives, ensuring their visions are not just heard—but fully realized.

Ian is also the co-owner of Unknown Works, an independent film company focused on bold, original storytelling.