THE COMPANY MAN
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Horror
What do you actually invite in when you look for a quick fix to cure the things that haunt you?
THE COMPANY MAN
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Horror
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$796
Goal: $15,000 for production
What do you actually invite in when you look for a quick fix to cure the things that haunt you?
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Thank you for checking out our project! Let us tell you about our indie horror short film. Pledges are in $US Dollars.
"To get rid of his paralyzing night terrors, Reed calls The Company for help, only to invite something even worse in."
“THE COMPANY MAN is a short horror film about the bad things we sometimes invite into our lives when we are at our lowest. A desperate man named REED (Scott Mun) answers a mysterious advertisement promising relief from the nightmares ruining his life, only to invite something far more dangerous into his home. When a stranger known only as THE COMPANY MAN (Evan Evagora) arrives at his door, Reed is forced into a night of escalating terror that blurs the line between dream and waking life. As the haunting presence tightens its grip, Reed must confront the truth he has been denying—before his fear consumes him completely.”
THE VISUAL STYLE AND TONE OF THE FILM
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER – Jonathan Hyon
Jonathan Hyon is a filmmaker and visual artist based in Los Angeles. He was on the producing team for HBOMax’s, “Legendary,” a competition show about the ballroom/voguing scene. His production experience spans from scripted, digital, and commercial work among brands like Disney+, Fremantle, Corona, TikTok, and Facebook. His personal filmmaking often centers queer stories through the lens of horror, camp, and dramedy. His shorts have been in festivals around the US and screened at the Kennedy Center and chosen as a top 10 finalist for the “Netflix x Dear White People Film Competition.”
THE TEASER
Jonathan Hyon and DP Daniel Cho filmed with the team bring a visual teaser to life, to show you the style and ideas we want to bring to the screen. The teaser is at the start of our video pitch.
REED - Reed is disciplined, hardworking, and very conscious of his image. On the surface he appears confident and in control, but lately he’s been struggling beneath the exterior — battling bouts of negativity, sudden panic attacks, and unsettling nightmares that he can’t explain or ignore. His carefully curated exterior is beginning to crack, revealing a man desperate to understand what’s happening to him before it spirals further.
THE COMPANY MAN - With his perfectly slicked hair and blank expression, The Company Man’s calm, cold presence feels more like the idea of a human. His objective unknown; he simply arrives — and things begin to go wrong.
THE INSTRUCTOR - An influencer to some, a spiritual guide to others. She provides Reed with sage advice on how to perform being a better person via YouTube videos.
Fear feels more universal than ever. We live in a world where we are constantly told to stay informed, productive, healthy, connected — and in control. Beneath it all is the anxiety that we might never be doing enough.
THE COMPANY MAN taps into that fear.
Our filmmaking collective has always been drawn to stories that explore the darker side of the human experience. We are a team of filmmakers, writers, and horror fans who have worked together across multiple projects.
Evan Evagora, Scott Mun, and Damian Overton most recently collaborated on the sci-fi short ANOMALY. Scott and Damian co-wrote the supernatural horror feature THE WANDERING LIGHT, while Evan and Damian have co-written a zombie horror feature set in Australia. Both features are currently being pitched.
Now, alongside director Jonathan Hyon and producer Aidan Toms, we’re bringing THE COMPANY MAN to life. The film explores wellness culture, productivity, corporate identity, and our obsession with self-improvement — all through the genre we love: horror.
We believe independent horror is more important than ever. It gives filmmakers the freedom to take risks, tell original stories, and turn the anxieties of our everyday lives into something visceral, unsettling, and fun. THE COMPANY MAN is our next story.
And we’re ready to make it.
WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES
Sept/Oct 2026 - Seed and Spark Campaign / Oct/Nov 2026 - Pre-production / December 2026 - On set/filming / Jan 2027 - Postproduction
2027 - Film festivals
If you can’t pledge, you can still support the campaign by following along and spreading the word.
Share THE COMPANY MAN Seed and Spark campaign with friends, family, or anyone interested in supporting indie horror. You can also support by watching any of the monetized You tube videos for The Company Man. We LOVE horror and have been working together for years writing and creating, trying to find new ways to get our horror stories told and made for you to see. Indie film making has an incredible number of challenges and setbacks and we are always looking for new ways to tell stories and find our community of artists and audiences.
THANK YOU so much for being a part of this story and the creatives behind it. Welcome to the horror fam!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $750
The project takes place primarily in one main location, with a secondary location used briefly. We’ll need three days to capture the more ch
Catering
Costs $1,000
Food for our indie cast and crew as they work to bring the story to life, along with coffee for the film’s long night shoots.
Camera rental package/Crew
Costs $4,000
Camera and equipment hire to help achieve an incredible looking horror film for the audience.
Sound rental and crew.
Costs $1,500
High-quality sound is a key element to a great horror film.
Festivals, DCP and deliverables
Costs $750
Help us get the film completed and out to the world.
Props/Costumes
Costs $800
This horror film has some very specific props and costuming requirements to help build the world we want to create.
Post Production
Costs $2,950
Funds to complete the film and get it ready for the big screen.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER – Jonathan Hyon
Jonathan Hyon is a filmmaker and visual artist based in Los Angeles. He was on the producing team for HBOMax’s, “Legendary,” a competition show about the ballroom/voguing scene. His production experience spans from scripted, digital, and commercial work among brands like Disney+, Fremantle, Corona, TikTok, and Facebook. His personal filmmaking often centers queer stories through the lens of horror, camp, and dramedy. His shorts have been in festivals around the US and screened at the Kennedy Center and chosen as a top 10 finalist for the “Netflix x Dear White People Film Competition.”
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Thank you for checking out our project! Let us tell you about our indie horror short film. Pledges are in $US Dollars.
"To get rid of his paralyzing night terrors, Reed calls The Company for help, only to invite something even worse in."
“THE COMPANY MAN is a short horror film about the bad things we sometimes invite into our lives when we are at our lowest. A desperate man named REED (Scott Mun) answers a mysterious advertisement promising relief from the nightmares ruining his life, only to invite something far more dangerous into his home. When a stranger known only as THE COMPANY MAN (Evan Evagora) arrives at his door, Reed is forced into a night of escalating terror that blurs the line between dream and waking life. As the haunting presence tightens its grip, Reed must confront the truth he has been denying—before his fear consumes him completely.”
THE VISUAL STYLE AND TONE OF THE FILM
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER – Jonathan Hyon
Jonathan Hyon is a filmmaker and visual artist based in Los Angeles. He was on the producing team for HBOMax’s, “Legendary,” a competition show about the ballroom/voguing scene. His production experience spans from scripted, digital, and commercial work among brands like Disney+, Fremantle, Corona, TikTok, and Facebook. His personal filmmaking often centers queer stories through the lens of horror, camp, and dramedy. His shorts have been in festivals around the US and screened at the Kennedy Center and chosen as a top 10 finalist for the “Netflix x Dear White People Film Competition.”
THE TEASER
Jonathan Hyon and DP Daniel Cho filmed with the team bring a visual teaser to life, to show you the style and ideas we want to bring to the screen. The teaser is at the start of our video pitch.
REED - Reed is disciplined, hardworking, and very conscious of his image. On the surface he appears confident and in control, but lately he’s been struggling beneath the exterior — battling bouts of negativity, sudden panic attacks, and unsettling nightmares that he can’t explain or ignore. His carefully curated exterior is beginning to crack, revealing a man desperate to understand what’s happening to him before it spirals further.
THE COMPANY MAN - With his perfectly slicked hair and blank expression, The Company Man’s calm, cold presence feels more like the idea of a human. His objective unknown; he simply arrives — and things begin to go wrong.
THE INSTRUCTOR - An influencer to some, a spiritual guide to others. She provides Reed with sage advice on how to perform being a better person via YouTube videos.
Fear feels more universal than ever. We live in a world where we are constantly told to stay informed, productive, healthy, connected — and in control. Beneath it all is the anxiety that we might never be doing enough.
THE COMPANY MAN taps into that fear.
Our filmmaking collective has always been drawn to stories that explore the darker side of the human experience. We are a team of filmmakers, writers, and horror fans who have worked together across multiple projects.
Evan Evagora, Scott Mun, and Damian Overton most recently collaborated on the sci-fi short ANOMALY. Scott and Damian co-wrote the supernatural horror feature THE WANDERING LIGHT, while Evan and Damian have co-written a zombie horror feature set in Australia. Both features are currently being pitched.
Now, alongside director Jonathan Hyon and producer Aidan Toms, we’re bringing THE COMPANY MAN to life. The film explores wellness culture, productivity, corporate identity, and our obsession with self-improvement — all through the genre we love: horror.
We believe independent horror is more important than ever. It gives filmmakers the freedom to take risks, tell original stories, and turn the anxieties of our everyday lives into something visceral, unsettling, and fun. THE COMPANY MAN is our next story.
And we’re ready to make it.
WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES
Sept/Oct 2026 - Seed and Spark Campaign / Oct/Nov 2026 - Pre-production / December 2026 - On set/filming / Jan 2027 - Postproduction
2027 - Film festivals
If you can’t pledge, you can still support the campaign by following along and spreading the word.
Share THE COMPANY MAN Seed and Spark campaign with friends, family, or anyone interested in supporting indie horror. You can also support by watching any of the monetized You tube videos for The Company Man. We LOVE horror and have been working together for years writing and creating, trying to find new ways to get our horror stories told and made for you to see. Indie film making has an incredible number of challenges and setbacks and we are always looking for new ways to tell stories and find our community of artists and audiences.
THANK YOU so much for being a part of this story and the creatives behind it. Welcome to the horror fam!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $750
The project takes place primarily in one main location, with a secondary location used briefly. We’ll need three days to capture the more ch
Catering
Costs $1,000
Food for our indie cast and crew as they work to bring the story to life, along with coffee for the film’s long night shoots.
Camera rental package/Crew
Costs $4,000
Camera and equipment hire to help achieve an incredible looking horror film for the audience.
Sound rental and crew.
Costs $1,500
High-quality sound is a key element to a great horror film.
Festivals, DCP and deliverables
Costs $750
Help us get the film completed and out to the world.
Props/Costumes
Costs $800
This horror film has some very specific props and costuming requirements to help build the world we want to create.
Post Production
Costs $2,950
Funds to complete the film and get it ready for the big screen.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER – Jonathan Hyon
Jonathan Hyon is a filmmaker and visual artist based in Los Angeles. He was on the producing team for HBOMax’s, “Legendary,” a competition show about the ballroom/voguing scene. His production experience spans from scripted, digital, and commercial work among brands like Disney+, Fremantle, Corona, TikTok, and Facebook. His personal filmmaking often centers queer stories through the lens of horror, camp, and dramedy. His shorts have been in festivals around the US and screened at the Kennedy Center and chosen as a top 10 finalist for the “Netflix x Dear White People Film Competition.”