About | Dust Devil

THE TEAM

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Our company and team philosophy is collaborative, passion and dedication. We believe in the power of the human stories that drive us, connect us, and inspire us to stop and think. We believe in all types of stories, and visuals that amplify the emotional experience of film/tv. Whether its drama, comedy, action, western, historical, off beat, or fringe society.

Everyone has a story, we love to tell them.

Heather Braden

Founder | Executive Producer | Director

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 Stangeland

Executive Producer | Writer

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.

Mike Hoy

Executive Producer | Director

Michael Hoy is an award winning director and creative content produce with 20+ years experience producing, directing and more than 250 million video views on digital social channels.

Antal Kalik

Producer | 2nd Unit Action Director

20 years experience as stuntman/stunt coordinator making the leap to 2nd unit stunt/action directing. 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.

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Dana Theiler Chance

Producer | Writer

15 years experience in front of and behind thee camera, writing, productions.

Lional Chance

Producer | Music/Sound Director

15 years in music production/sound production and music video/commercial productions based in NYC, now LA based.

Fernando Victoria

Line Producer | Sales

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.

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Joey Zhao

Cinematographer

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 Mar

Social Media Manager

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