Dust Devil Films was founded by Heather Braden, a Director, Producer, and Writer with over 20 years in the industry, Heather's career began in NYC, working on global ads, fashion, and music videos. She gained extensive experience in various roles, including model, assistant, 1st AD, and script supervisor, before becoming a lead producer and director of thousands of commercial and video productions in 21 countries. After taking a break to focus on family, she returned as a plus-size model and writer, preparing for her directorial debut. Relocating to Southern Utah in 2020, she continued her creative work. Heather speaks Spanish & Italian and is a dual national of the UK.  ​

Heidi is an award winning writer, and producer based in LA. Originally from Norway Heidi lived 6 years in Utah working on productions like West World before moving to LA  6 years ago.

Michael Hoy is an award winning director and creative content produce with 20+ years experience producing, directing for film/tv and commericals. Mike is also a social media expert after years at Buzzfeed with and more than 250 million video views on digital social channels.

Antal has 20 years experience as a stuntman/stunt coordinator following his passion to 2nd unit stunt/action directing and producing. Doubles for Channing Tatum, Chris Pine, Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth. 2x Taurus award winner for best high work. 3x SAG Stunt Ensemble winner. Career highlights include Taurus award for Jupiter Ascending (high work). Taurus award for 22 Jump Street (high work). Stunt Coordinator credits include Lost City, Poolman, Way of the Warrior Kid.

Dana is from Switzerland and spent 10 years in NYC before relocating to LA. Dana has 15 years experience in front of and behind the camera, writing, and working on video and film productions.

Lional is a Brooklyn born music, sound, music video producer with 15 years experience before making the move to LA and moving into film and tv production.

Fernando Victoria is a financial expert with 20+ years experience leading financial teams internationally. Previously based in London on the finance team for the largest transportation company in the EU. Then 10 years in NYC with the fastest growing fashion brand Rag and Bone. Fernando worked 5 years co-leading productions in the Americas for global brands before joining Dust Devil. Fernando holds a business degrees, and is fluent in Spanish.

15 years experience working between Shanghai, Tokyo, SF, LA with a special love for nature and exquisitely lit scenes Joey joins Dust Devil in 2025.

Bella has attended 4 years of performing arts & technology school studying film production and editing along with theater and dance.