Jonnie Stapleton is a writer and director known for "Funky Butt" and "The Man from Mars," both of which took home the $50,000 Louisiana Film Prize in 2018 and 2016. His comedy "Stag" won 5 Audience Choice Awards including the Cleveland International Film Festival for Best Comedic Short. He's known for feel-good comedies with a lot of heart and occasional dance breaks.