Diagonalist is a Los Angeles-based production house dedicated to high-velocity tech-noir.
From neurological thrillers exploring the erosion of the soul to high-octane action built on the skeletal remains of the American Dream, our films are defined by a singular, immersive aesthetic.
We make award-winning sound design and original scores. We treat audio as a narrative weapon—visceral, rhythmic, and designed for the big screen.
We operate as a vertical studio. With a fully-kitted production and sound suite and a dedicated cinema equipment department, we eliminate the "rental-house tax" to put every dollar of the raise directly onto the screen.
We make award-winning sound design and original scores. We treat audio as a narrative weapon—visceral, rhythmic, and designed for the big screen.
We operate as a vertical studio. With a fully-kitted production and sound suite and a dedicated cinema equipment department, we eliminate the "rental-house tax" to put every dollar of the raise directly onto the screen.
OUR MISSION
See the world from a different angle.
SELECT CLIENTS
Our commercial work is the laboratory where we sharpen the tools. Led by Director J.W. Higley (15+ years at the intersection of global brands, fine art, and narrative cinema), we bring the same precision to brands that we bring to our cinematic worlds—on brief, boundary pushing, fast-paced, visually undeniable, and emotionally resonant.
PARADISE
Status: In Development / FinancingDirector: J.W. Higley
Runtime: 120 Minutes
Genre: Fantasy / Thriller / Dark Comedy
Vibe Throughline: Surrealist-Espionage Journey into High Octane Action HorrorAudience: 18-45, 60/40 M/F
Casting: 1 Lead Attached; 3 Leads and 4 Supporting Avail
Production-Ready: $50,000 Seed Capital Secured $200k (REMAINING OPPORTUNITY), 12 Locations Locked
Investment Opportunity
We are filling a $200k equity gap for a total $250k production budget.
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Incentives:
Executive Producer credits and high-tier billing.
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ROI structure: Investors in first position for recoupment plus a significant back-end equity stake.
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Referral Program: We offer a 5% finder’s fee and EP credit for successful introductions to capital.
Asset Leverage: With $50k already anchored and 15+ locations secured, we are effectively putting the production value of a $1M+ film directly onto the screen. Produced entirely through the Diagonalist vertical studio, eliminating standard rental markups and maximizing every dollar of investment.
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