Michael Hyon Johnson
- Director
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Michael Hyon Johnson is a BlacKorean Air Force veteran and writer and director who first gained notoriety with Machinima, Inc as the artist, Harabek. Michael has produced award winning narrative short films, music videos, and branded content.
Michael's work often focuses on characters from blue-collar, low income families, mixed race protagonists, and ensemble casts navigating uncomfortable conversations and difficult themes.
Michael earned a MFA from Chapman University and is the winner of the M Film Lab 2022 Spring program. He was also selected as a mentee of the Netflix Animation Foundation's writing program, the Writer's Guild Foundation's: Veterans Writing Project; and is a VME - AT&T Veterans Media Fellow.
Michael's work often focuses on characters from blue-collar, low income families, mixed race protagonists, and ensemble casts navigating uncomfortable conversations and difficult themes.
Michael earned a MFA from Chapman University and is the winner of the M Film Lab 2022 Spring program. He was also selected as a mentee of the Netflix Animation Foundation's writing program, the Writer's Guild Foundation's: Veterans Writing Project; and is a VME - AT&T Veterans Media Fellow.