The

team

Who We Are

We are a team of filmmakers and storytellers united by a shared purpose—to create films that raise awareness about important and often overlooked issues. Having worked together on previous documentaries that exposed social injustices and inspired change, we’ve reunited once again to create BALANCE.

BALANCE continues this work by shedding light on perimenopause — a powerful yet often misunderstood phase in a woman’s life. Through our collective experience, we remain committed to purposeful filmmaking, using storytelling as a tool for education, empowerment, and transformation.

Our Producing Team

Sadhvi Siddhali Shree

Director/Producer

The first North American Jain female monk, Iraq-war veteran, TEDx speaker, and award-winning filmmaker, she brings a fearless voice to women’s health and social justice through bold, transformative storytelling.

Sadhvi Anubhuti

Co-Director/Co-Producer

A Jain monk, spiritual teacher, and filmmaker dedicated to transforming awareness—using the power of storytelling to ignite awareness, challenge injustice, and alleviate pain and suffering.

Zack Tzourtzouklis

Editor/Co-Producer

An accomplished filmmaker with over a decade of experience, Zack crafts emotionally resonant stories through bold visuals and precise editing across documentaries, narrative films, music videos, and commercials.

Cesar Ramos-Ortiz

DP/Co-Producer

A Dallas–Fort Worth–based producer, director, and cinematographer with over a decade of experience, known for creating impactful, beautifully captured visuals that reflect the fresh vision of a new generation.

Tamás Bohács

Sound Supervisor

A Budapest-based sound designer and mixer with over 20 years of experience, co-founder of INFAZE Studio, whose storytelling-driven work has supported films featured at major international festivals.

Andor Sperling

Composer

A visionary film composer who fuses technical excellence with artistic sensitivity, creating emotionally compelling scores that elevate storytelling with honesty and depth.

Our Executive Producers

Acharya Shree Yogeesh

Executive Producer

Acharya Shree Yogeesh

Executive Producer

Executive producer of multiple award-winning documentaries; his spiritual teachings inspire the monk-filmmakers and shape the heart of BALANCE.

Jeannie Mai

Executive Producer

Jeannie Mai

Executive Producer

Emmy Award–winning TV host and producer, she has collaborated with the monks on two Oscar-qualifying documentary films addressing human trafficking.

Alyssa Milano

Executive Producer

Alyssa Milano

Executive Producer

Acclaimed actress and activist, she has co-produced two Oscar-qualifying documentaries with the monks—on human trafficking and animal cruelty—and shares her own perimenopause story in BALANCE.

Bill Meyer

Executive Producer

Bill Meyer

Executive Producer

With the EMA Foundation, Bill Meyer backs socially engaged media that sparks environmental and health awareness, positioning BALANCE within a broader movement of impact storytelling.

Linda Halbert

Executive Producer

Linda Halbert

Executive Producer

Producer credited on Sing Sing (2023), Transpecos, and Jockey, Linda brings experience in social impact filmmaking and provided valuable creative feedback and insight throughout BALANCE.

Jon Halbert

Executive Producer

Jon Halbert

Executive Producer

Producer of Transpecos, Jockey, and Running with Beto, Jon contributes his background in narrative and documentary film to BALANCE’s mission of driving social awareness.

Heather Badal

Executive Producer

Heather Badal

Executive Producer

Entrepreneur bridging the worlds of healthcare innovation and cinematic storytelling as an EP of BALANCE.

Michael Cain

Executive Producer

Michael Cain

Executive Producer

Veteran documentary filmmaker and founder of the Dallas Film Society, Cain co-founded the Dallas International Film Festival and produced TV Junkie.

Stephanie Collins

Executive Producer

Stephanie Collins

Executive Producer

Biotech entrepreneur and co-founder of Eido Bio, she brings domain expertise in women’s hormone health to her EP role in BALANCE.

Jeff Barstad

Executive Producer

Jeff Barstad

Executive Producer

Texas-based physician and philanthropist passionate about longevity, science, and storytelling, Dr. Barstad supports BALANCE as a social impact film advancing women’s health awareness.

Tama Lundquist

Executive Producer

Tama Lundquist

Executive Producer

Philanthropist, advocate, and co-founder of Routte One Productions, Tama contributes her producing vision and commitment to women’s empowerment through BALANCE.

Tena Lundquist Faust

Executive Producer

Tena Lundquist Faust

Executive Producer

As co-founder of Routte One Productions, producer and impact philanthropist, Tena brings strategic support and mission-driven storytelling to the BALANCE executive producing team.

Acharya Shree Yogeesh

Executive Producer

Acharya Shree Yogeesh

Executive Producer

Executive producer of multiple award-winning documentaries; his spiritual teachings inspire the monk-filmmakers and shape the heart of BALANCE.

Jeannie Mai

Executive Producer

Jeannie Mai

Executive Producer
Emmy Award–winning TV host and producer, she has collaborated with the monks on two Oscar-qualifying documentary films addressing human trafficking.

Alyssa Milano

Executive Producer

Alyssa Milano

Executive Producer

Acclaimed actress and activist, she has co-produced two Oscar-qualifying documentaries with the monks—on human trafficking and animal cruelty—and shares her own perimenopause story in BALANCE.

Bill Meyer

Executive Producer

Bill Meyer

Executive Producer

With the EMA Foundation, Bill Meyer backs socially engaged media that sparks environmental and health awareness, positioning BALANCE within a broader movement of impact storytelling.

Linda Halbert

Executive Producer

Linda Halbert

Executive Producer

Producer credited on Sing Sing (2023), Transpecos, and Jockey, Linda brings experience in social impact filmmaking and provided valuable creative feedback and insight throughout BALANCE.

Jon Halbert

Executive Producer

Jon Halbert

Executive Producer

Producer of Transpecos, Jockey, and Running with Beto, Jon contributes his background in narrative and documentary film to BALANCE’s mission of driving social awareness.

Heather Badal

Executive Producer

Heather Badal

Executive Producer

Entrepreneur in hormone and menopause care, Heather bridges the worlds of healthcare innovation and cinematic storytelling as an EP of BALANCE.

Michael Cain

Executive Producer

Michael Cain

Executive Producer

Veteran documentary filmmaker and founder of the Dallas Film Society, Cain co-founded the Dallas International Film Festival and produced TV Junkie.

Stephanie Collins

Executive Producer

Stephanie Collins

Executive Producer

Biotech entrepreneur and co-founder of Eido Bio, she brings domain expertise in women’s hormone health to her EP role in BALANCE.

Jeff Barstad

Executive Producer

Jeff Barstad

Executive Producer

Texas-based physician and philanthropist, passionate about longevity, science, and storytelling, Dr. Barstad supports BALANCE as a social impact film advancing women’s health awareness.

Tama Landquist

Executive Producer

Tama Landquist

Executive Producer

Philanthropist, advocate, and co-founder of Routte One Productions, Tama contributes her producing vision and commitment to women’s empowerment through BALANCE.

Tena Landquist Faust

Executive Producer

Tena Landquist Faust

Executive Producer

As co-founder of Routte One Productions, producer, and impact philanthropist, Tena brings strategic support and mission-driven storytelling to the BALANCE executive producing team.

A Mission Driven Production House

Siddhayatan Tirth Productions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit production company dedicated to creating award-winning, socially conscious films that amplify human rights, compassion, and awareness. Founded by Jain monks Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, Sadhvi Anubhuti, and Acharya Shree Yogeesh, the organization has produced acclaimed documentaries including Stopping Traffic, Surviving Sex Trafficking, For The Animals, and the upcoming docuseries BALANCE. Through powerful, purpose-driven storytelling, Siddhayatan Tirth Productions gives voice to issues that are too often ignored.

Production Partners

Routte One Productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit documentary film organization devoted to telling stories that foster compassion and inspire transformation for people and animals alike. Their commitment to ethical and heart-centered storytelling makes them a natural partner for our work, grounded in non-violence, integrity, and global awareness.

M3 Films brings over two decades of impact-driven media production and consulting expertise. Rooted in the belief that storytelling can create meaningful change, they collaborate with purpose-driven teams to bring awareness, authenticity, and transformation through film. Their values of integrity and conscious storytelling align beautifully with our mission and message.

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Disclaimer: BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey, the series and website, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or decision.

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Perimenopause, Menopause, Post-Menopause Documentary Series.