ML-NEBULA was founded on the belief that transcending the status quo of the film and media industries is the path towards innovative and impactful work.
We prioritize the intention and integrity of every project, 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 Maekawa-Ledbetter is a Japanese-native producer, based in New York, dedicated to building safe, inclusive spaces where filmmakers can thrive both on and off camera. She is recognized for producing character-driven stories and championing bold, socially conscious, and experimental storytelling that amplifies underrepresented voices.
Her work has been showcased at The Met, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Museum of Pop Culture, as well as at over 50 festivals, including Tribeca Festival, Austin Film Festival, Fantasia Festival, and BFI Flare. Those projects have reached wide audiences through platforms such as AMC Networks, Paramount, BET Networks, DUST, and Black Public Media.
Most recently, she produced a project for COLECTIVO: A Miranda Family Fellowship & Tribeca Studios Filmmaker Program to support the next generation of Latino storytellers, led the creative team of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda, Jr., and their extended network. She is a selected member of EFM (European Film Market) Toolbox Producing Programme 2026.
Quincy Ledbetter
Co-Founder, Filmmaker, Musician, Artist
Quincy Ledbetter is a filmmaker specializing in directing and writing narrative films and television. His work covers multiple genres and often explores existential themes using surrealist and absurdist tones.
In 2024, Quincy was inducted into the DGA’s Director Development Initiative Mentorship Program, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of television directors.
Quincy wrote, directed, and composed the score for his feature film debut, ALIEU THE DREAMER, released in 2020 through BET Films and Paramount Players. His follow-up, THE BLACK DISQUISITION, a rotoscope-animated short, won numerous accolades, including Best Animated Film and Best Director. The film was exhibited at several museums, including the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, and was distributed by Black Public Media. His latest film, BRAND NEW, has screened at multiple Academy-qualifying film festivals, including HollyShorts, Urbanworld, and the Austin Film Festival. Among numerous nominations, the film won the Audience Award for International Narrative Short at the ShortShorts Film Festival in Tokyo, Japan. Quincy has also excelled as a documentary filmmaker for esteemed organizations such NPR, Time, Vox Media, and the New York Times, among others.