Our Story

At Two Doods, the journey began with a simple motivation: the desire to create. After realizing the limitations of waiting for opportunities, Makayla decided to take control of her creative path. She decided to begin producing her own projects and created work for herself. 

What started as a personal endeavor quickly evolved into a collaborative venture. Makayla believes in the power of community, and wanted to bring her talented friends along for the ride. Together, they strive to create authentic, meaningful content that resonates with audiences and showcases their collective creativity. 

At Two Doods, the team is not just telling stories; they're building a family of creators and artists dedicated to bringing fresh perspectives to life. 

Meet the Team

  • Makayla Patton

    Founder/Owner

  • Sarah Baxter

    Producer

  • Stephanie Ruiz

    Director

  • Kelsey Cabell

    Director

  • Michael Henaghan

    Director of Photography

  • Tyler Harrison

    Behind the Scenes
    Photography/Videography

  • Rashid "Jedi" Harrison

    1st Assistant Director

  • Jason Penza

    Grip and Electric

  • Alex Mack

    Graphic Designer

  • Jaime Tennant

    Composer

  • Danielle Sarubbi

    Art Department

Meet The Founder

Makayla Patton is the founder of Two Doods, bringing her passion for storytelling and a wealth of experience to the creative landscape. At 29, she has turned her love for film into dynamic career. A graduate from The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in 2015, Makayla quickly dove into the industry.

Her journey began as an intern for a movie producer, quickly progressing to roles as a production assistant and later as a personal assistant to various celebrities. These experiences on mega budget sets provided her with valuable insights into the industry and reinforced the importance of collaboration.

To date, Makayla has produced six short films and a variety of other projects. She believes that hard work and creativity are essential, and she is committed to ensuring that every voice is heard and valued in her work.

Reviews

  • Working with Makayla is top notch. Her projects always tackle a unique idea and the entire process is a collaboration. She empowers everyone to have a say in their work and the final product is reflective of that. And don’t get me started about the tacos on set… - Michael Henaghan

  • Any time I work with Makayla I know it’s going to be great. The fine attention to detail, the openness to other ideas and approaches, it’s truly a collaborative effort to make the best possible project. Definitely in my top five of people to work with/for. -Jedi Harrison

  • Makayla was very organized and a joy to with with on my past narrative films. Her strong work ethic and attention to detail made working on set very seamless. I highly recommend hiring her for your next project. -Stephanie Ruiz

  • Getting to work with Makayla was nothing short of great! We got to work with each other on two different projects and her dedication to the arts is seen in everything she does. Both were amazing experiences. - Caleb Emery

  • When I saw that Makayla was producing the short film, all of my worries went away. As a gaffer, she made sure my department was taken care of, my truck has good location parking and that I had accommodation. Producers who put crew first will always be A+ in my book, and she excelled in every way! - Jason Penza

  • Working with Makayla was effortless. Her clear understanding of the projects as well as communication about her goals gave me an accurate path towards providing my best work possible. - Jaime Tennant

  • Working with Makayla was seamless and easy. She assembled a small but mighty crew of some of the most talented and nicest people I’ve yet to work with. -Danielle Sarrubi

  • I had the pleasure of working with Makayla on Cranston Dean’s music video, “Toe The Line”, where I assisted with art direction. Makayla handled every aspect of the production - from concept development to the final shoot with exceptional care, creativity and attention to detail. She guided the team with clarity and enthusiasm, creating a collaborative atmosphere that drew out the best in each crew member. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled and passionate director/producer. -Alex Mack

  • After ten years of working in the film industry - working with true talent is infrequent. However, working with someone who has both talent and incredible drive is like having the stars align. I have been fortunate to work with Makayla across multiple projects of varying scopes and can attest to both her dynamic talent and unbridled work ethic. A project in Makayla’s hands - is a project I will always jump into with no questions asked as I know I will be in good hands. ~Sarah Baxter