Executive Team
STEVE YOUNG
PRODUCER
Steve is a powerhouse with a diverse background. A former Institute of Actuaries affiliate and Wall Street employee, he honed his acting skills at T Schreiber Acting Studio, NYC, and the Manhattan School of Comedy. His stand-up gigs put him alongside comedy giants like Louis C.K and Jim Gaffigan.
Nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 'Ruben Guthrie,' which won Best Theatre Show, and winner of Best Actor in a comedy at the Auckland International Film Festival for 'Things That Go Bump'.
In 2020, Steve appeared in the major feature film 'Blood Vessel,' sharing the screen with notable talents such as Alyssa Southerland (Vikings, The Mist), Robert Taylor (Longmire, The Matrix, Focus), Christopher Kirby (Star Wars, Matrix 2 & 3), and Nathan Phillips (Wolf Creek, These Final Hours).
Catch him in the highly anticipated feature film 'Sons of Summer,' releasing worldwide on August 2023, appearing alongside Temuera Morrison (Star Wars, the Book of Boba Fett, Aquaman).
Steve wrote, directed, and starred in the critically acclaimed gangster film set in New York, 1978, "Hells Kitchen," now available on Amazon US/UK, Apple TV, Google TV, and Google Play. The film was beautifully shot, edited and colour graded by Joshua Hoareau and crewed by the team at Elite Videos.
Beyond acting, Steve excels in strategic outsource consulting services and has spearheaded marketing campaigns for over 500 companies, including industry giants like IBM, Renault, HP, and more. For top-notch corporate content and videos, look no further.
JOSHUA FRANCESCO HOAREAU
DIRECTOR | CINEMATOGRAPHER
A multi-award-winning filmmaker from Melbourne, Australia, with an impressive track record. His sci-fi film 'Arrival' caught the attention of renowned producer Andrew Cosby (Hellboy, 2 Guns). Subsequent films garnered numerous accolades, earning him an honorary membership in the Australian Directors Guild.
His talent shone in 'The Great Conjunction,' set in the 'Dark Crystal' world, made for the Jim Henson Company. Praised by Brian and Cheryl Henson during a private LA screening.
Joshua's journey led him to Los Angeles, where he worked on projects like 'Oakside Park' in the eerie world of Slenderman. Upon returning to Australia, Josh embarked on an impressive journey, producing 'Impulse,' a captivating superhero series inspired by DC Comics as well as helping establish Elite Videos as a leading video production powerhouse in the country.
Joshua and the team at Elite Videos crafted the critically acclaimed proof-of-concept film "Hells Kitchen," nominated at world top 50 film festivals and winner of the longest-running independent film festival globally. Now available on Amazon US/UK, Apple TV, Google TV, and Google Play.
JUSTIN DIX
PRODUCER | SPECIAL EFFECTS
Justin Dix, a genre master, dominates the Australian horror and sci-fi film industry for over two decades.
He's been a key figure in notable Aussie genre films like STORM WARNING, ROGUE, LAKE MUNGO, THE LOVED ONES, RED HILL, and THE BABADOOK.
His expertise as a Special Effects Makeup Designer, Art Director, and Production Designer on big-budget American productions like STAR WARS, CHARLOTTES WEB, and THE BANK JOB propelled him to direct his own acclaimed features: Crawlspace and Blood Vessel.
Internationally recognized for his visionary work, Justin co-produced the sci-fi TV show HUNTERS with Gale Ann Hurd, legendary Producer of ALIENS, THE TERMINATOR, THE ABYSS, and THE WALKING DEAD. His passion shines in every project he touches.
CAMERON ZAYEC
DIRECTOR | CINEMATOGRAGHER
Cameron is a recipient of the Golden Tripod award, the Australian Cinematographers Society’s (ACS) highest honour for excellence in cinematography, for his music video Rainbow.
He was a member of the creative team behind the Surreal Music Comedy Series, SUGARHOPE RECORDS, serving as Co-Director and cinematographer. The show was honoured with a prestigious gold ACS award.
In 2021, Cameron worked as the Cinematographer on the feature film “Some Happy Day,” which won the Best Feature award at the Capricorn Film Festival.
He was also the winner of the recent Sony Australasia Film competition for his work in cinematography on WHILE THE CATS AWAY. As a result of his achievement, Cameron was approached by Sony Australia to shoot test footage using their flagship cinema camera, the unreleased Sony Venice 2, which was later featured on the Sony Australia Website.
His passion for storytelling and over fifteen years of industry experience combine to create an atmosphere that fosters creativity and excellence. He firmly believes that anything can be beautiful when viewed from the right perspective.