Jeffrey Levy-Hinte was born in Santa Monica, California, and graduated from California State University, Northridge, and the University of Michigan. He has produced many acclaimed films, including Laurel Canyon (02), Thirteen (03), Mysterious Skin (04) and Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (08). He recently produced The Dungeon Masters (08), which is also playing at this year's Festival. Soul Power (08) is his feature directing debut.