About Us

Yoshie Lewis: Executive Director

Gifted with the ability to develop creative concepts from which to build story, Yoshie combines due diligence as a researcher and historian, versatile writing skills, and keen analytical oversight of the logistical and financial side of documentary production bringing over four decades of working professionally in the entertainment industry to the heart and helm of Mind Balloon Films.

Her experience in investigative documentary storytelling includes programming for PBS on both the regional and national levels. 

Yoshie is an Emmy-nominated producer and is a regular juror for Midsouth NATAS. She also is actively engaged with the Japan America Society of Tennessee.

MA Producing Film & Video, American University, Washington, DC BA Art History, University of California, Riverside


Our Board

Scott Hallgren: President

Garry Hornbuckle: Secretary

Rebecca Lines: Board Member