ML-NEBULA was founded in November of 2020 with the belief that transcending the archaic and superficial habits of the film and media industries is the most effective path towards making innovative and impactful work.

We prioritize the intention and integrity of every project we do with our collaborators, and aspire to be an outlet where filmmakers, artists, and brands can fully express themselves while offering audiences a catalog of unique stories.

Yuki Maekawa-Ledbetter

Co-Founder, Producer

Yuki is an independent producer based in Brooklyn, New York by way of Sapporo, Japan who has worked on a wide variety of narrative films, music videos, and branded content. She worked as associate producer and post production supervisor for the feature film, Alieu the Dreamer (2019), for BET Films and Paramount Pictures. She was also a producer for The Black Disquisition (2021), an animated experimental short film that has screened in over 20 domestic and international festivals, winning two awards for Best Narrative Short Film, one for Best Director, and has exhibited in Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, WA as well as several museums and art centers in North Dakota.

Her dedication extends beyond the screens, actively advocating an inclusive community by collaborating with diverse groups, a testament to her mission of portraying the world authentically, both on and off-camera.

Above all, she enjoys working behind the scenes with storytellers, making lists, checking boxes, being on set with backup plans, and seeing people’s wildest dreams come to life.

Quincy Ledbetter

Co-Founder, Filmmaker, Musician, Artist

Quincy Ledbetter is a filmmaker, musician, and artist from Brooklyn, New York by way of Woodbridge, Virginia. His passions and expertise span multiple skill sets including writing, directing, editing, cinematography, and film scoring. Quincy has made films for notable organizations such as BET, Paramount Players, NPR, Time, Mashable, HuffPost, Vox, and The New York Times. His work in digital media has garnered two Edward R. Murrow Awards (2018 and 2021), a ASME Ellie Award for News Documentary (2018), two Emmy Nominations for Short Format Daytime Program (2017) and News/Documentary (2022), and two Webby Awards (2016 and 2021).

In 2020 Quincy ‘s first feature film, ALIEU THE DREAMER , for which he wrote, directed, and composed the score was released through Paramount Players and BET Films. His award winning short film, THE BLACK DISQUISITION, has been exhibited in film festivals and museums across the country. In 2020 Quincy co-founded his production company ML-NEBULA with his partner, Yuki Maekawa-Ledbetter.