Yuki Maekawa-Ledbetter is a creative producer and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, New York, originally from Sapporo, Japan. Her works have shown in museums and international film festivals including Museum of Pop Culture, Brooklyn Museum, Metropolitan Museum, Austin Film Festival, BFI Flare London, HollyShorts, NewFest, Urbanworld, and others.

Her award winning producing works include: The Black Disquisition, an animated experimental short film which was selected for over 20 domestic and international film festivals, Ramadan America, an anthology feature film wholly written, directed, and starring American muslims, Friends of Sophia, a queer sci-fi pilot which was premiered at BFI Flare in London. BRAND NEW, a narrative drama has received many nominations and we’re developing into a feature.

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

In 2020 she co-founded a production company, ML-NEBULA with an intent focus on creating a safe and open environment for underrepresented filmmakers to thrive. Some of the clients are New York Times, TIME, Meta, Instagram, NPR, and L’Oréal Paris.

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.

When she’s not making films, she is taking care of her plants & fermented foods.