Our team.
Matison LeBlanc was born and raised on the banks of the bayous in the small town of Morgan City, Louisiana. One of the most profound lessons she learned entering adulthood was that being born in Morgan City is not one of her fatal flaws, but one of her greatest strengths. Matison feels a profound responsibility as an artist and as a Louisiana native to tell the untold stories of her culture and heritage, and to give a voice to those often misrepresented in the media. Since becoming a first generation Summa Cum Laude graduate from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Matison has been tirelessly working on developing her first feature "Ada and the Doc," based on the untold true story of the first woman executed by the state of Louisiana, which took place in her hometown back in 1927.
Matison has written and directed five shorts and one commercial thus far, being awarded titles such as "Best Short Film," "Best Female Director," and "Best Screenplay," at various festivals and competitions. Her proof-of-concept short film for "Ada and the Doc" sold out its local premiere with over 500 attendees, but most notably has screened three times at the legendary Festival de Cannes in 2025. She has continued to hone her communication and leadership skills on professional productions for AMC, A&E, and the NFL, and has furthered her industry education post-grad with internships such as the Cannes 2024 Worldwide Student Program and again in 2025 with LIONSGATE'S international sales team.
Matison has spent her life cultivating her ability to execute creative visions with clarity, collaboration, and purpose. Her early training as a painter earned her national recognition and scholarships; her love for language showed up in award-winning essays; and her background in theatre and dance gave her an instinct for physical storytelling. All of these disciplines came together at the Savannah College of Art & Design, where she found her true calling as a filmmaker. Like Tim Burton, whose journey from illustrator to filmmaker has always inspired her, she brings artistry and emotional nuance to every frame.
Matison LeBlanc - Writer/Director/executive Producer
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, recognized by Cannes Next Gen, Nashville Pitch Fest, SCAD Savannah, and the South Carolina Underground Film Festival. Now, as the longest-tenured member of the Ada and the Doc team (aside from director 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.
Jacob a. denton - producer
Jacob A. Denton is an award-winning producer best known for his work on Ada and the Doc. 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, 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.
chelsea bryan - producer/lead actress
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.
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.
Grace Pritchard - Producer
Patrick Mulhearn - executive producer
Patrick Mulhearn has spent most of his adult life working to grow the film and television industry in Louisiana. After serving as an Emmy-winning producer at WWL-TV in New Orleans and WBRZ-TV in Baton Rouge, Mulhearn went to work for Louisiana Economic Development’s Office of Entertainment Industry Development (now called Louisiana Entertainment) in 2006 where he served as the Assistant Director of Film & Television for the State of Louisiana and helped to administer and promote Louisiana’s Motion Picture Investor Tax Credit program.
In 2009 he left state government to become the Executive Director of Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge, the largest design-built studio in the Gulf South. Mulhearn also founded the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association in 2010 (now called Film Louisiana). During his eight-year tenure at the helm, Celtic Studios welcomed dozens of productions whose combined total budgets exceeded $1.1 billion including Sony/Columbia’s Battle: Los Angeles, NBC Universal’s Battleship and the Tom Cruise sci-fi thriller Oblivion, Summit’s Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Parts 1 and 2, and 20th Century Fox’s Fantastic Four. In 2016, Mulhearn volunteered Celtic Studios to serve as an evacuee shelter for several thousand flood victims and their pets after seven trillion gallons of rain fell on the Baton Rouge area in a span of just a few days. Celtic Studios was named the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s 2016 Small Company of the Year as a result.
In 2017, Mulhearn returned to work at Louisiana Economic Development serving as the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives with a special focus on making Louisiana’s film industry more self-sustaining and attractive for Louisiana’s content creators. Mulhearn left LED in 2023 to found the Louisiana Academy of Production (LAAP), a charter high school affiliated with the Roybal Film and Television Magnet in Los Angeles started by CAA CEO and New Iberia-native Bryan Lourd, actor George Clooney, and producer Grant Heslov with a mission to get more kids from under-served communities working behind the camera.
Today he is also the owner of Mulhearn & Associates, a Louisiana-based firm that helps entertainment industry companies and projects connect with the people, information, and resources they need to succeed.