Our team
Matison LeBlanc is a Louisiana-born filmmaker whose work is rooted in the untold stories of her culture, community, and the female condition. Drawing from her background in painting, theatre, and writing, Matison brings visual poetry and emotional authenticity to every project she creates.
A first-generation Summa Cum Laude graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, she has written and directed five short films and one commercial, earning multiple festival awards. Her in-development debut feature, Ada and the Doc, is based on the untold true story of the first woman executed by the state of Louisiana in her hometown of Morgan City, Louisiana. The film’s proof-of-concept short sold out its local premiere with over 500 attendees and screened three times at the 2025 Festival de Cannes. The Ada and the Doc feature screenplay is currently in the top 5% of all projects on The Blacklist.
Beyond her own projects, she has sharpened her leadership and communication skills on professional productions for Amazon MGM, AMC, A&E, and the NFL, and has expanded her global industry perspective through internships with the American Pavilion’s Cannes 2024 Worldwide Student Program and with Lionsgate’s International Sales Team in 2025. She was the second place winner for the Cannes Video Contest Presented by The American Pavilion & IndieWire in 2024, and was featured in IndieWire three times in 2025.
Matison is currently a finalist for the 2026 Sundance Collab Cultural Impact Residency and has been shortlisted by The Blacklist to possibly become the recipient of the 2026 Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting through the Writers Guild Initiative. She was also a Quarter-Finalist for the 2025 inaugural Square Peg Social and has been selected to serve on the 2026 Telly Awards Judging Council.matison leblanc - writer|Director
Harrison Huffman is a film producer and production executive with credits spanning major studio and independent productions. His work includes executive producing acclaimed films such as The Iron Claw, Caddo Lake, Breaking, Eddington, and Christy. Huffman has built his career through extensive work in production management and producing roles across high-profile projects, helping shepherd films through production. With deep experience working in Louisiana’s thriving film industry, he brings strong regional production knowledge and industry expertise to the projects he supports, including Ada and the Doc.Harrison Huffman - executive producer
Patrick Mulhearn has spent his career building Louisiana’s film and television industry. An Emmy-winning producer for WWL-TV and WBRZ-TV, he later served as Assistant Director of Film & Television for Louisiana Economic Development, helping administer the state’s Motion Picture Investor Tax Credit program. In 2009, he became Executive Director of Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge, where he oversaw major productions with combined budgets exceeding $1.1 billion. Mulhearn also founded the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association (now Film Louisiana). He later returned to Louisiana Economic Development as Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives. In 2023, he founded the Louisiana Academy of Production, a charter high school focused on preparing students from underserved communities for careers behind the camera. He also leads Mulhearn & Associates, advising entertainment companies and projects.
Jacob a. denton - producer
Patrick Mulhearn - executive producer
Jacob A. Denton is an award-winning producer originally from Houston, TX. He has been a driving force behind the project since its earliest days, playing a key role in developing the original proof-of-concept to its current stage. With a sharp eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of the industry, Jacob has built a reputation for bringing creative visions to life. In addition to his work on Ada and the Doc, he has collaborated with major brands and studios including Red Bull, Apple TV, Uber, Blumhouse, and Netflix. Jacob continues to push boundaries as a producer, championing bold, original stories that resonate with global audiences and is beyond excited to bring this highly entertaining and unfortunately politically relevant story to life. Jacob is currently a finalist for the 2026 Sundance Producer’s Track for his work on Ada and the Doc.
Bailey Selvidge - producer
Bailey Selvidge is an award-winning, Atlanta-based filmmaker known for his precision, leadership, and storytelling instincts. A graduate of SCAD (BFA in Film & Television, minor in Dramatic Writing, Summa Cum Laude), he has produced and assistant-directed over fifteen narrative, commercial, and experimental projects. Bailey served as producer and 1st assistant director on Ada and the Doc’s proof-of-concept film. Now, as the longest-tenured member of the Ada and the Doc team (aside from Matison), he has played a central role in its development and execution. His work has screened at Sundance and Hollyshorts, with professional credits spanning Universal Pictures, Discovery Channel, Paramount+, and Red Bull. Originally from Miami, FL, Bailey brings calm under pressure, logistical expertise, and a collaborative spirit to productions.
Grace Pritchard - Producer
Driven by stories that celebrate underrepresented perspectives and highlight the common humanity we all share, Grace is a Southern-raised and Brooklyn-based award-winning writer, director, producer committed to furthering equality within the film industry. Her work spans from narrative, to doc, commercial, and music video, but her true passion lies in indie narrative. Founder of Gardenhouse Cinema, Grace strives to tell stories that add more authenticity and diversity to the mainstream media. 
Chelsea Bryan - producer
Chelsea Bryan is a SAG actress, producer, writer, and co-owner of The Actor’s Apothecary, a theatre and studio supporting actors in the New Orleans area. With over twenty years of experience in front of the camera and on stage, she brings both depth and dedication to every project. Chelsea produced and starred as Ada LeBeouf in the Ada and the Doc proof-of-concept, a role that speaks to her deep roots and personal connection to her Cajun heritage. Passionate about authentic storytelling, she has long championed the voices of local filmmakers and artists, advocating for them to lead the narratives that shape their communities. Through her work, both creatively and within the actor’s space, Chelsea continues to nurture a thriving artistic scene in Louisiana while pushing for greater representation and ownership of regional stories in film and television.