Hisonni Johnson is a Writer, Director, Actor, Cinematographer and Creator. He earned a full academic scholarship to the prestigious University School of Milwaukee, a nationally renowned college preparatory high school. He further distinguished himself by receiving the Presidential Gold Seal for academics and athletics. Johnson studied acting at the University of Wisconsin in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, but his talent and ambitions did not remain solely in front of the lens.
Hisonni studied with acclaimed Chicago photographer David VanderVeen. An impressive portfolio of commercials resulted, along with an affinity for still photography, video and film. He has worked professionally in nearly every crew position there is in both television and film. As a result, his skills as a writer, director and cinematographer have quickly earned him numerous awards and accolades. In the past year, alone, Hisonni has received nearly 100 accolades for his two original television pilots, "Fight Night Legacy" and "Olympia", including a 2013 Streamy Award Nomination and the Grand Prize at the LAWEBFEST. His most recent pilot, "Grayson: Earth One - his own take on the origins of the DC Comic hero, Nightwing - has received great reviews from the likes of Marvels' Stan Lee, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline Hollywood, The Collider, IGN and countless others.
Press (partial list)
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Unique traits: Was in a head on collision car accident in 2005. He help the woman that hit him stay alive until the paramedics arrived.
"Payday Video Game Trailer" VR, 3D and 2d shoot
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Commercial
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Producer/ Location Manager/ DP CAM OP
Kaiser Permente
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Industrial
by P3
Director/ DP/Editor
AMC Network "Game of Arms"
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Commercial
by AMC Network
Director/ DP/Editor
AMC Network "Freakshow of Venice Beach"
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Commercial
by AMC Network
Director of Photography
Victory Chapel
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Internet
by Victory Chapel
Director/ DP/Editor
De Silva, James DPM
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Internet
by De Silva, James DPM
Director/ DP/Editor
Linda Butler
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Internet
by Linda Butler
Director/ DP/Editor
Goldberg, Gary G Attorney At Law
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Internet
by Goldberg, Gary G Attorney At Law
Director/ DP/Editor
Loma Linda Patch.Com
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Internet
by Loma Linda Patch.Com
Director/ DP/Editor
Walnut Welcome Patch.Com
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Internet
by Walnut Welcome Patch.Com
Director/ DP/Editor
Banning-Beaumont Patch.com
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Internet
by Banning-Beaumont Patch.com
Director/ DP/Editor
Bolger; Bros. Automotive Repair
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Internet
by Bolger; Bros. Automotive Repair
Director/ DP/Editor
D.E.M.O. Convention
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Video
by D.E.M.O. Convention
Director/ DP/Editor
Asian Chef, Long Beach, CA
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Internet
by Asian Chef, Long Beach, CA
Director/ DP/Editor
Dale Andelkovic
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Internet
by Dale Andelkovic
Director/ DP/Editor
Hassen & Associates
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Internet
by Hassen & Associates
Director/ DP/Editor
AAA Florist
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Internet
by AAA Florist
Director/ DP/Editor
Harvard University
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Internet
by Harvard University
Director/ DP
Howard University
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Internet
by Howard University
Director/DP
Trading Financial Credit LLC
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Internet
by Trading Financial Credit LLC
Director/ DP/Editor
Riverside Storage
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Internet
by Riverside Storage
Director/ DP/Editor
Tech International
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Internet
by Tech International
Director/ DP/Editor
Honda Car Repair
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Internet
by Honda Car Repair
Director/ DP/Editor
Cafe Sevilla-Riverside
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Internet
by Cafe Sevilla-Riverside
Director/ DP/Editor
Sean Becker " The Flog" and "Sound Advice"
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Internet
by Sean Becker " The Flog" and "Sound Advice"
DP/ Colorists
Specialists on Call - Highland, CA
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Internet
by Specialists on Call - Highland, CA
Director/ DP/Editor
Lucky Sully Chimney Sweep
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Internet
by Lucky Sully Chimney Sweep
Director/ DP/Editor
Riverside Dental Office
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Internet
by Riverside Dental Office
Director/ DP/Editor
Yellowpages
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Internet
by Yellowpages
Director/ DP/Editor
Citysearch
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Internet
by Citysearch
Director/ DP/Editor
AOL.com / AOL News
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Internet
by AOL
Director/ DP/Editor
Felicia Day "The Flog" (Several Episodes)
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Internet
by Felicia Day
DP
CityGrid.com
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Internet
by CityGrid.com
Director/ DP/Editor
Dr Gary Bell Optometry-Family Eye Care
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Internet
by Dr Gary Bell Optometry-Family Eye Care
Director/ DP/Editor
Pink Castle Pictures "Diamond Life"
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Internet
by Pink Castle Pictures
Director/ DP/Editor
Musician "Young Guillie" song "Lately Illuminating"
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Internet
by Musician "Young Guillie"
Director/ DP/Editor
Bartending College Milwaukee, WI
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Commercial
by Bartending College Milwaukee, WI
Director/ DP/Editor
Mayflower Church, Brown Deer, WI
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Video
by Mayflower Church, Brown Deer, WI
Diector/ Camera Op
Evinrude Outboard Engines
Industrial
by Evinrude
Editor/ Colorsit
2015 4x "IAWTV AWARD" Nominations ( GENRE SERIES, MICRO BUDGET SERIES and BEST ACTREES DRAMA)
(2015)
2x LAWEB NOMINATIONS (BEST DIRECTOR & BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY)
(2015)
2015 RIVERSIDE INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST 2x OFFICIAL SELECTION
(2015)
2014 Miami Web Fest Official Selection, Best action scene Nominee, Best Action Series Nominee
(2014)
2014 Geekie Awards "Top 10 Web Series" Honors
(2014)
2014 "Best Action short" Phoenix Comic Con
(2014)
2014 "Official Selection" HollyShorts Film Festival
(2014)
2014 "Best Fan Film" Dragon Con and Official Selection
(2014)
2014 NextTV Competition Winner
(2014)
2014 Toronto Webfest Selection
(2014)
2014 Austin Webfest Selection
(2014)
2014 LAWEB FEST Official Selection
(2014)
2013 "Machinema Interactive Film Festival Honors "
(2013)
2013 "Streamy Award" Nominee
(2013)
2013 "Official Selection" La Web fest
(2013)
"Official Selection" La Web fest 2013
(2013)
"Best Sci fi, Cinematography and Writing" LAWEB Fest 2013
(2013)
"Official Selection" Melbourne Web Fest
(2013)
"Official Selection" LA Movie Awards 2012
(2012)
"Best Screenplay" LA Movies Awards 2012
(2012)
"Awards of Excellence" LA Movie Awards 2012
(2012)
"Honorable Mention" Texas Black Film Festival 2012
(2012)
"Official Selection" Vegas Independent Film Fest 2012
(2012)
"Bronze Bulb" Vegas Independent Film Fest 2012
(2012)
Headlined Van Indie Films.com 2012
(2012)
Official Selection LA Web Fest 2012
(2012)
Best cinematography LA Web fest 2012
(2012)
Best male lead actor LA Web fet 2012
(2012)
Best overall drama series LA Web fest 2012
(2012)
Grand prize winner LA Web fet 2012
(2012)
Official selection Marseille Web fest 2012 (Announced and Cannes Film Festival 2012)
(2012)
Official Selection Web Series Unplugged 2012
(2012)
Official Selection Riverside International Film Festival 2012
(2012)
Official Selection IF Quarterly Film and Webisode festival 2012
(2012)
Best Director IF Quaterly film festival 2012
(2012)
Official Selection LA Film, TV & Webisode Festival 2012
(2012)
Best TV Pilot LA Film, TV & Webisode Festival 2012
(2012)
"Official Selection" Accolades Competition 2012
(2012)
"Official Selection" The Los Angeles New Wave International Film Festival 2012
(2012)
"Official Selection" San Francisco Black Film Festival 2012
(2012)
"Official Selection" Hollyshort 2012
(2012)
"Special Mention" Cannes 2012
(2012)
"Official Selection" Riverside International Film Festival 2012 (accepted as a work in progress)
(2012)
"Best Of Fest" Riverside International Film festival 2012
(2012)
"Official Selection" Playhouse West film Festival 2012
(2012)
"Official Selection" Accolade Competition 2012
(2012)
"Official Selection" Los Angeles Film, TV and Webisode FEstival 2012
(2012)
"Best TV Pilot" Los Angeles Film, TV and Webisode FEstival 2012
(2012)
"Audience Choice" Los Angeles Film, TV and Webisode FEstival 2012
(2012)
"Best Narrative Feature" Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood 2012
(2012)
"Best Actress" Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood 2012
(2012)
"Best Director" Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood 2012
(2012)
"Best Original Score" Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood 2012
(2012)
"Best Production Design" Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood 2012
(2012)
"Best Editing" Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood 2012
(2012)
"Official Selection" American Independent Film Festival 2012
(2012)
"OFFICIAL SELECTION" California Shorts Fest 2011
(2011)