THE TROUPE
We are a collective of freelance industry experts that combine the artistry of cinematic filmmaking with the precision of commercial advertising strategies.
Pragmatic artists who live by whatever the commercial budget demands, our work is not just ‘eye candy’ but has a heart and soul born from solid planning and efficient execution.
All with a kiss of style. Mwah!
STACEY NATION
FOUNDER / DIRECTOR
LA + STL
WILL LISTEN TO YOUR LONG STORIES. ENJOYS DIRECTING CHILDREN. NIGHT OWL. CRITERION SUBSCRIBER.
Stacey’s portfolio features key contributions to over 200 productions. She’s logged 10+ years producing and first assistant directing commercial spots & promos for Walmart, Target, Barbie, L’Oreal, Verizon, Hyundai, Edward Jones, First 5 California, 20th Century Studios, Disney, HBO Max, Universal+, Adult Swim and some other familiar sounding folks.
Clients as director include Pretty Litter, Maryville University, Ascension, International Food Product Corp, and Third Degree Glass. Though a creative at heart, Stacey is intuitively conscientious of budget and schedule, and her sets are characterized by their warmth and ambition.
LOS ANGELES
LINDSAY RAPPAPORT
PRODUCER
CREATES SPREADSHEETS IN HER SLEEP. AVID ANIMAL RESCUER. CAN BE IN TWO PLACES AT ONCE.
With Lindsay running your shoot, you can actually sleep right through the night without worry. She’d probably even give you a wake-up call, if you needed it. One of her first gigs was for the Emmy’s back in 2012. She was adequately primed and completely hooked.
She’s worked on Dr. Phil, Hell’s Kitchen, The Amazing Race, multiple TV series for INSP/Amazon Prime (at the same time!), and a bunch of movies you can watch from the comfort of your couch. Heard of The Dark Knight Rises? Yeah, she worked on that. Commercial credits include Pepsi, Guinness, HP, and Shein.
ULA HSU
PRODUCER / PM
A PRODUCER WITH THE HEART OF AN ARTIST. SAYS SHE MIGHT BE PART ROBOT. GIVES OUT FREE SMILES.
Ula came bursting into the film and commercial scene like she was born for it. Because she was. She’s a craftswoman at the helm of any production budget and knows how to stretch every dollar to make it count where it should — on the screen. Tinseltown News, Shout Out LA, and Frontline Views all have featured articles on this multi-talented producer.
She’s collaborated with renowned artists, such as Steve Aoki, Avril Lavigne, Nick Jonas, Katy Perry, and The Chainsmokers on fashion projects and music videos. Commercial clients include Westfield, Shein, Videoamp, Exploding Kittens, Whisk Wiper, and more.
ST. LOUIS
MICHAEL KENNEDY
PRODUCER
CAT WHISPERER. UGLY 70s & 80s CAR ENTHUSIAST. BELIEVES CONTENT & FRIENDSHIPS ARE WHERE IT’S AT.
Michael has tasted the best of all worlds, having worked as an in-house corporate video producer and a freelance producer for both commercial and film. He has produced several independent feature films including All Gone Wrong and Hungry Dog Blues, both of which are available on streaming platforms Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Google Play, VUDU and others.
Clients for commercial and branded content include BMW, Carnival Cruise Line, LG Mobile, Tropical Smoothie, Panera Bread, St. Louis Science Center, Butler Manufacturing, BlueScope Steel, and Spire Energy.
MAYA ASADOVA
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
JEEP LOVER. MASTER MULTI-TASKER: MAY SECRETLY HAVE MORE THAN TWO ARMS. ALL COFFEE, NO SLEEP.
Growing up in different countries around the world has given Maya a unique perspective that she brings with her to production. Armed with a B.A. in Media Studies and International Relations, complemented by a Minor in Film, TV, and Film Production from Webster University, she is a multi-talented professional applying her studies in the real world.
With a background in developing marketing content across social media and commercial projects, Maya is a great fit in both film and commercial environments. She brings innovative & fresh ideas to every project.
DIANNA WILSON
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
LOVES BAKING TREATS FOR THE CREW. NEVER SWEATS THE SMALL STUFF.
Dianna’s brain was wired from birth to take creative chaos and turn it into a sleek logistical plan. 20+ years of film and television experience has landed her on shows like Desperate Housewives, True Detective, The Fosters, Fear the Walking Dead, Tulsa King, and LA's Finest. She recently finished working as Production Coordinator on the film On Fire — the first feature to use Missouri’s new film tax credit.
Dianna served in the US Army for 5 years and is a Leadership Fellow and Mentor with Veterans in Media and Entertainment (VME) volunteering her time helping other veterans achieve their goals in the film industry.
Work hard, laugh often, and keep it moving.
— LUPITA NYONG’O