The Visionaries Behind 
Yogis of Ukraine

Bob Degus is a producer, director, and long-time voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. As an Oscar Gold Mentor, he has guided the next generation of filmmakers and is also a member of Lincoln Center Theater’s Directors Lab.

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Bob produced two Oscar-nominated short films, including one starring Brad Pitt, and he produced the groundbreaking feature film Pleasantville, (with Steven Soderbergh and Jon Kilik) which received three Academy Award nominations. He is also a two-time Cable ACE nominee and a Golden Satellite nominee for Best Picture for Pleasantville.

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As a production executive at New Line Cinema, he oversaw films like Austin Powers, Friday, Set It Off, and more than 25 other major productions. 

 

He also produced the directorial debuts of Laura Dern and Peter Weller. His films have screened at Sundance, Toronto, Boston, Austin Film Festivals, and countless others. Over his career, he has managed over a quarter-billion dollars in film production.

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📽️ Read more: bobdegus.com

Alexandra Angélique Leeper is the founder of Living Light Productions, a film, TV, and theatre production company dedicated to raising human consciousness and creating positive change through storytelling.

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With a 20+ year background in exploring various spiritual lineages—most notably Kundalini Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga, and meditation—Alexandra’s creative work is deeply intertwined with her personal journey. She embraces the awareness that darkness and light are both essential parts of the same path, a philosophy that shapes the stories she brings to life.

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Since 2009, she has been a lead producer of original content, working alongside Hollywood director/writer/producer Bob Degus (Pleasantville, Austin Powers). With multiple films in various stages of development, Alexandra continues to bring compelling, socially conscious projects to the screen.

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📽️ Read more at: AlexandraAngelique.com

Lorie-Lanie Shanks is a multifaceted producer, actress, and voice artist with a background in theatre, film, singing, and voice-over work. Driven by her love of performing and a deep desire to make a difference, she has dedicated her career to storytelling that inspires and uplifts.

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Her artistic journey is intertwined with her spiritual path, drawing from Kundalini yoga and Buddhist teachings, which bring mindfulness and depth to her creative work. Her perspective on filmmaking evolved when she discovered Alexandra Angélique Leeper’s vision for Living Light Productions, inspiring her to use film as a platform for raising consciousness and creating positive change.

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Her journey is a testament to her creativity, dedication, and passion for using the arts as a force for good in the world.

Michele McGuire is an Oscar-nominated film producer, award-winning screenwriter, and two-time Cable-ACE nominee. She wrote the award-winning screenplay and produced the indie feature film Awaken (2022).

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Michele has produced the directorial debuts of Kathleen Turner and JoBeth Williams, as well as projects for acclaimed writers Lynn Mamet, Chris Gerolmo, and Garry Marshall. She was an early producing consultant on Yogis of Ukraine, lending her expertise to the project in its initial stages.

Sandrine Rudaz is a Swiss-French film composer and conductor based in Los Angeles, specializing in film, video game, and theatre scoring. 

 

One of the rare female film composers who also conducts, Sandrine brings a unique voice to the industry, crafting distinct, emotionally resonant soundscapes that blend European classical training with American film music education.

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Her work has earned her a Jerry Goldsmith Award nomination and two Hollywood Music in Media Awards. Her score for the HBO dramatic film “A” for Alpha" won Best Original Score at the Garden State Film Festival.

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Sandrine has worked on more than 30 films, composing and conducting music for full orchestras, intimate solo performances, and everything in between—a distinction few female composers achieve in the film industry.

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🎵 Read more at: SandrineRudaz.com

Thomas Barquee is a visionary composer, producer, and recording artist known for creating deeply healing musical environments that nourish the soul and uplift the spirit. Renowned for his work with leading Sacred Music artists, he guides listeners into meditative, high-vibration soundscapes, encouraging connection to the higher self and the expression of one’s true voice.

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A professional musician for 35 years, Thomas has released 12 studio albums on both major and independent labels. As a producer, he has co-created over 100 albums for other artists, with millions of copies sold worldwide.

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For Yogis of Ukraine, Thomas co-wrote the end credit song, "The War Within," alongside producer Alexandra Angélique Leeper, bringing his signature depth and spiritual artistry to the film’s powerful closing message.

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🎵 Read more at: ThomasBarquee.com

Adelyn Jones is a visionary executive producer dedicated to supporting and amplifying the voices of those who embody our highest truth—that we are Divine Beings, interconnected with one another and the Creator through love.

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For Yogis of Ukraine, Adelyn champions the story of women who are not just survivors, but world leaders in the emergence of a New Human Consciousness.

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Her previous work includes serving as Producer and Host of acclaimed interview series, including One on One, InsideOut, and The Frequency of Love, where she explored the depths of human potential, spirituality, and transformation.

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Through her work, Adelyn is committed to elevating projects that inspire, awaken, and expand global consciousness.

Ross Hostetter is a lawyer, mediator, entrepreneur, fundraiser, award-winning novelist, and lifelong spiritual practitioner. For over 40 years, he has helped individuals, organizations, and global nonprofits turn their dreams into reality, guiding them to break past limitations and emerge into expanded possibilities.

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Ross collaborates with visionary leaders and changemakers who are committed to building a more beautiful, sustainable, and harmonious world. His work spans people, cultures, and nature, always centered on the transformative power of love.

 

As an Executive Producer of Yogis of Ukraine, Ross champions a film that embodies his life’s mission—demonstrating how love can create peace out of conflict and Oneness out of discord.

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📖 Read more at: RossHostetter.com

Madhu Anziani is a renowned sound healer, vocalist, and teacher whose journey of resilience and transformation has inspired many. His powerful song "Radiant One"—a deeply moving centerpiece of Yogis of Ukraine—brings profound emotional depth to the film’s journey.

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Despite shattering two neck vertebrae and enduring tetraplegia (full-body paralysis), Madhu harnessed the transformative power of sound and energy healing to reclaim his mobility. His extraordinary story is featured in the book Energy Medicine by Jill Blakeway.

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Madhu’s otherworldly voice serves as both a portal and vessel for deep transformation. He is well-versed in Sanskrit, Tibetan, Hebrew, Quechua, and Shipibo chanting and is a skilled practitioner of Wisdom Healing (Zhineng) Qi Gong. As a sanctioned teacher of the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition of Ancestral Peruvian Healing Arts, he offers a year-long apprenticeship program in this lineage. He is also an initiate in the Dagara lineage of ancestral divination.

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His name, Madhu Anziani, means "Sweet Nectar of the Elders"—a perfect reflection of his soul’s work.

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🎵 Read more about him at: MadhuAnziani.com