Welcome to InHale Studios.
About InHale Studios
InHale Studios Inc.™ is a Black woman-owned, award-winning, independent creative house animation studio is founded by award-winning filmmaker and American Idol alum Hallelujah Johnson.
The studio is rooted in bold, cultural storytelling and immersive cinematic world-building that centers Black/Melanated brilliance and creative sovereignty.
“An immersive world of animations created by us, for us — where storytelling, art, and community come alive.”
Our Films
SOVEREIGN (An Animated Film)
A powerful sci-fi animation redefining Black storytelling. SOVEREIGN is InHale Studios’ flagship feature film.
Breathe (An Animated Short Film)
Award-winning short film exploring breath, presence, and power.
CREATIVE PIPELINE
Full-stack animation and story studio offering:
Story Development & Writing
Directing & Producing
Animation
Film Editing & Sound Design
Original Music Composition
Voice Casting & Direction
Character
Design
Visual World-building
Our Service Lists:
Original Animated Films
Long-form storytelling that entertains, empowers, and preserves our culture.
Animated Social Media Series
Short-form series designed for engaging, bingeable storytelling on social platforms.
Animated Social Media Posts
High-impact bite-sized animations for reels, stories, and community connection.
Animated Commercials & Product Placement
Custom animated ads and organic product placement woven into our stories.
Animated Artist Music Videos & Short Stories
Visually striking animated music videos and narrative shorts for artists and creators.
Merchandising & Story-Based Products
Unique merchandise and collectible products inspired by our films and characters.
Our Creative Ecosystem
Original Animated Films & Content
Private Screenings & Community Events
Merchandising & Story-Based Products
Testimonials (Fan Love)
“SOVEREIGN Early Access Viewers: What Our Fans Say”
Kelvin Smith
Amazing graphics. Looking forward to the full story. Powerful message so far.
John Campea
The film's visuals and character designs suggest a high level of creativity and innovation.
Kingston Liam
I’ve never seen a Black animated film like this.
Excellent!
