About us

Horizon Studios®

The Studio.

Whether it’s motion, hybrid, or live action, Horizon Studios is here to bring your startup story to life.

Trusted by our partners

12+

Years of experience

95+

Brands transformed

Industry awards

Our work

Our approach

We approach each founder’s story like a film, starting with the heart of the vision, then crafting a clear, compelling narrative designed to earn belief.

From concept to launch, we collaborate closely with founders to shape and produce pitch-ready videos that tell their story and help them raise capital.

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Our story

Founded on the simple belief that the soul thinks in images, Horizon Studios creates premium films that capture a startup’s spirit.

We began as individual storytellers, filmmakers shaped by studios and agencies, who came together to meet a growing need in the startup world: premium storytelling built for founders.

Our team

We're a team of innovators who blend creativity with strategy to make startups unforgettable.

William Julien

Founder & Creative Director

Leads the agency’s creative vision, ensuring every project reflects Horizon Studios signature blend of bold storytelling, premium visuals, and strategic clarity.

Kayla Severson

Graphics & Animation Advisor

Our advisor of Graphics & Animation sets the visual standard-leading design, 3D, and motion to make complex ideas instantly clear.

William Julien

Founder & Creative Director

Leads the agency’s creative vision, ensuring every project reflects Horizon Studios signature blend of bold storytelling, premium visuals, and strategic clarity.

Kayla Severson

Graphics & Animation Advisor

Our advisor of Graphics & Animation sets the visual standard-leading design, 3D, and motion to make complex ideas instantly clear.

Dani Orlando

Producer & Logistics

Orchestrates end‑to‑end delivery: from budgets and schedules to crews, permits, and vendors, so every project ships on time, on spec, and on budget.

Nicholas Mancini

Business & Growth Advisor

Our Advisor strengthens strategy and relationships-guiding business development, partnerships, and investor relations to open doors and de‑risk decisions.

Dani Orlando

Producer & Logistics

Orchestrates end‑to‑end delivery: from budgets and schedules to crews, permits, and vendors, so every project ships on time, on spec, and on budget.

Nicholas Mancini

Business & Growth Advisor

Our Advisor strengthens strategy and relationships-guiding business development, partnerships, and investor relations to open doors and de‑risk decisions.

JJ Mattson

Coordinator

From brief to launch window, our Coordinator synchronizes schedules, comms, and vendors so nothing slips the timeline.

Join Our Team

For Careers & Opportunities Email: hello@horizonstudios.us

JJ Mattson

Coordinator

From brief to launch window, our Coordinator synchronizes schedules, comms, and vendors so nothing slips the timeline.

Join Our Team

For Careers & Opportunities Email: hello@horizonstudios.us

Blog

Weekly updates

Our Blog.

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Raising Capital

Jan 27, 2026

Why Fundraising Videos Work (and What the Data Actually Says)

Video drives action: 65% of execs visited a vendor site after watching a work video. Investors skim decks: ~2:42 average time per deck (DocSend). Kickstarter: 50% success w/ video vs 30% without. Kickstarter: 75% of successful campaigns include video. Pitch video research: +3pp funding probability per 1 SD increase in pitch positivity.

Raising Capital

Jan 27, 2026

Why Fundraising Videos Work (and What the Data Actually Says)

Artificial Intelligence

Dec 16, 2025

How to Use AI in Video Without Losing the Human Magic

Use AI to multiply your creative options. Use humans to choose what’s true, what’s bold, and what will actually move people.

Marketing

Nov 20, 2025

Storytelling Isn’t “Marketing.” It’s the Operating System of a Company.

The soul never thinks without an image. Investors spend minutes, not hours, evaluating you, story isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s the thing that gives your company a fighting chance to be understood quickly.

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