Executive Leadership
Michal Indrak, Director & Producer (LEVM Studios)
Michal Indrak brings Ashes of Courage to the screen with a deeply personal mandate. The film is intrinsically rooted in his own family lineage; his ancestors personally lived through and survived the historic 1944 Slovak National Uprising within the village of Nová Bošáca. Serving as both the primary director and producer via LEVM Studios, his dual attachment guarantees a unified creative vision and absolute historical authenticity from development through to international delivery.
“Ashes of Courage is rooted in my own family history; my ancestors lived through the Slovak National Uprising in Nová Bošáca. Dual leadership guarantees unified creative and commercial focus from development through delivery.”
Tiolina Puteh, Lead Screenwriter & Casting Director
Leads the script development for Ashes of Courage and oversees casting to bring the film’s characters to life with authenticity and emotional depth.
“My writing journey began at age eleven with a classroom production that was… let’s say, a sharp learning curve! Though my follow-up script had fellow students competing for parts, I took a hiatus from screenwriting to focus on broader creative pursuits.
Today, as a film practitioner, returning to the craft for Ashes of Courage feels like coming home. Michal’s vision for this 1944 wartime drama is deeply personal, atmospheric, and immensely powerful. Balancing historical truth with intimate human drama requires absolute narrative precision. Some might call my approach exacting — I call it pure passion for the story. Shaping the screenplay for our Proof of Concept is a monumental privilege, and I am thrilled to help lead the creative writing department on this production.“
Bob Husband, Historical Researcher & Location Scouting Director
Ensures the film’s historical accuracy, researching the events of the 1944 Slovak National Uprising and scouting locations that reflect the period and setting.
Emily Calvert, Marketing & Social Media Manager
Manages the film’s marketing and social media presence, helping build audience awareness and support as Ashes of Courage moves toward production.