Dominique Mouton, Joslyn Rose Lyons, Simone Leanora, Asani Swann, and Johanna Saldaña developing "The Ninth Element," a scripted sci-fi project blending sports, myth, and spirituality

An all-female powerhouse producing team — Producer and Creative Executive Dominique Mouton, Emmy-nominated director and award-winning filmmaker Joslyn Rose Lyons, Producer and Sports Business Executive Asani Swann, Producer and Creative Executive Simone Leanora, and Writer and Creative Executive Johanna Saldaña — is crafting a series of scripted narrative projects that blend themes of art, sports, and culture into bold, cinematic storytelling.

One of their upcoming projects is The Ninth Element, a high-concept, spiritually infused sports drama set to combine cinematic scale with emotional depth. Although plot details are still under wraps, the creative team describes it as a story that “explores purpose, identity, and the extraordinary possibilities just beyond the world we know.”

With multiple features in development and a collective history that encompasses both Hollywood prestige and independent innovation, this female-led team seeks to deliver stories that challenge norms and expand the possibilities of sports and arts-driven cinema. Their collaboration represents a new chapter in championing original voices and visionary storytelling in the independent film arena.

LA Independent Film highlights creative team Dominique Mouton, Joslyn Rose Lyons, Simone Leanora, Asani Swann, and Johanna Saldaña developing "The Ninth Element," a scripted sci-fi project blending sports, myth, and spirituality.