The Studio

H9D Studio

A creative archive and production studio spanning two decades of film, publishing, brand identity, and digital design. Independent by design.

Hunter Ives — Founder, H9D Studio
★ U.S. Military Veteran — Veteran-Owned Business

Hunter Ives is the founder of H9D Studio, a creative practice built over more than two decades at the intersection of film, design, publishing, and digital media. He is a U.S. military veteran who brings discipline and commitment to craft to every project.

His work spans theatrical key art and film marketing campaigns, book cover design and publishing production, brand identity systems for companies and events, website development, motion graphics, and a growing catalog of original books.

The studio has contributed to independent feature films, film festivals, broadcast productions, and dozens of brand and publishing clients over its history.

"The archive is the work. Every project, every frame, every cover — it adds up to something that tells a story about what's possible when craft meets intention."

Hunter Ives — Founder, H9D Studio

H9D Studio maintains an active creative archive and continues to produce key art, books, and brand work for independent clients. The catalog includes coloring books, non-fiction titles, and children's books — all available direct and through Amazon.

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20+ Years Active
50+ Film Projects
30+ Books in Catalog
VOB Veteran-Owned

What H9D Studio Does

Film Key Art
Theatrical one-sheets, campaign posters, festival artwork, and promotional materials for independent cinema and broadcast.
Book Design & Publishing
End-to-end publishing production: concept, cover design, interior layout, and print-ready files for trade and independent titles.
Brand Identity
Logo systems, color palettes, typography, and visual standards for startups, events, and creative organizations.
Digital Design
Website design and development, social media assets, email templates, and digital campaigns.
Motion & Animation
Title sequences, logo animations, showreel production, and motion graphics for film and digital media.
Creative Direction
Concept development, visual strategy, and art direction across multi-platform creative campaigns.

A body of work spanning film, publishing, brand systems, and digital storytelling.

Film & Key Art

Theatrical one-sheets, festival campaigns, and promotional art for independent cinema and broadcast productions.

Publishing

End-to-end book production — cover design, interior layout, and print-ready files for coloring books, non-fiction, and children's titles.

Brand Systems

Logo design, color systems, typography, and visual standards for startups, events, and creative organizations.

Digital

Website design and development, social assets, email templates, motion graphics, and digital campaign production.

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