Lotus Beast Productions is the creative force behind the film, led by longtime collaborators Stephan Mazurek and Liz Sung. Based in Chicago, the duo brings over two decades of combined experience in documentary storytelling. Stephan, an accomplished director and cinematographer, and Liz, a multifaceted producer, editor, and visual artist, co-founded Lotus Beast in 2019 to tell deeply human, visually compelling stories. Their seamless collaboration ensures each project is crafted with authenticity, empathy, and artistic depth — from the first idea to the final frame.