FUELBREAK ROAD: THE NAME

Fuelbreak Road is, in fact, not a road. It’s a narrow trail in Ojai, California, tucked away behind the mountains visible from the town.

We used to hike this wild, short and rocky trail. For those climbing the hills, seeking quiet, out of breath and wondering how much longer, Fuelbreak Road offers stunning vistas as a reward. Few people tread there, but those who do can find inspiration and peace on Fuelbreak Road.

Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten has helped lead major tech companies and content providers, including Sony Pictures, Netflix, YouTube and Aura. She currently serves as the CEO of the Wonder Project, where the beloved hit show House of David, among many other productions, originated.

Kelly is the mother of three children and married to her co-founder. Together they live in Austin, Texas.

Diederik Hoogstraten is a screenwriter, producer and author. After his early years in the Netherlands, he’s spent his adult life in New York, Los Angeles and now the great state of Texas. Recently he co-wrote the feature film Young Washington (2026).  

Diederik is the father of those same three children.