OMAHA

Cole Webley. Raised alongside five brothers in rural Washington, Cole’s family’s love for cinema helped him not only discover his passion for filmmaking, but desire to explore the world. He catapulted straight from film school into an award-winning commercial director, creating work for leading brands. In 2021, Cole won AICP Show’s Advertising Excellence/Single Award for “The Epidemic”, the Anti-Bullying PSA created in partnership with Monica Lewinsky and BBDO NY. Additionally, his commercials “Agape” for NY Life and “The Journey” for 84 Lumber had premieres during the Super Bowl, solidifying his status as a creative force in the industry. Cole’s career has garnered him every major industry accolade, including the Cannes Lion, Clio, AICP, One Show, and D&AD, while also earning him Shoot Magazine’s New Director Award. After seven short films and a hundred-plus commercials later, OMAHA is Webley’s feature directorial debut. Preston Lee. Born and raised in Montana, Preston began his career in LA as an actor before moving into development and eventually producing. After running several multi-platform production companies he launched his own company, Sanctuary Content, with the commitment to developing talent and producing both films and branded content. In the world of advertising, Preston has won every major award from Cannes Lions to Clios to an Emmy nomination for the #1 spot during the 2022 SuperBowl. Over the years Preston has also produced six independent feature films. The most recent were; BOOGER, a feature film released in 2024 and produced in association with Ley Line Entertainment and Neon Heart Productions and OMAHA, a feature directed by Cole Webley and written by Robert Machoian, which just premiered in dramatic competition at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and will be screened at festivals worldwide in 2025.