Our Story
Whether you're raving about the series you binged on the weekend or quoting lines from your favorite film, the universal language of cinema and TV lovers alike always comes back to the same question: "Have You Seen This?"
We founded HYST in 2019 with the goal of making a movie. A few short months later, we wrapped our first feature film. Since then, we've produced an array of music videos, short films, and features, and have several original scripts in development.
Along our journey, we've acquired a lot of sweet gear, made a lot of amazing connections, and learned that making a movie is a lot more than simply pointing a camera and calling out, "Action!"
It's about story. And that's why at HYST, story drives everything we do.
Your Story
We want to bring your vision to life.
We're more than a production company... We're storytellers who want to help you discover and share your unique perspective with the world. Artist, brand, or not-for-profit, you deserve compelling, original content that leaves a meaningful impression on your audience.
You have a story. We're here to help you tell it.
Who We Are
HYST is a young, collaborative team of film professionals and storytellers with proficiency in every facet of filmmaking.
Creative Director,
Co-Founder
Ben Speir
Ben is a talented cinematographer with an interest in philosphy and technology. After living in Switzerland during his youth, Ben trained as a software engineer before he followed his dreams of being a filmmaker.
Executive Director,
Co-Founder
Kevin Eade
Kevin's positive energy jump-starts every production. After training as an actor, he transitioned to working behind the camera, with years of experience as a 1st AD and producer.
Director of Operations,
Partner
Jason Speir
Jason is a writer, director, and producer. He worked as a professional engineer before pursuing a career as a writer and filmmaker while living abroad in Sydney, Australia.