Breyden Boyd
Breyden Boyd is a writer and filmmaker from Norman, Oklahoma. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Oklahoma in 2025 with a degree in Film & Media Studies and a minor in Professional Writing.
Breyden is best known for Shape-Man, his self-published graphic novel and the namesake of his creative studio, Shape Studios (Shape Comics). The story brings to life a cast of characters from his childhood imagination. It is available for purchase on this website and to read digitally on GlobalComix.
Breyden’s first traditionally published comic book series is unannounced and forthcoming from Boom! Studios. Illustrated by Nate Wells. Horror. GET READY!
In addition to comics, Breyden is a screenwriter and director. His directorial debut, Bonehead, exists in the same slasher cinematic universe as his sophomore short film, Slash! The latter was co-directed by Anna England and won Best Student Short Film at the 2026 Circle Cinema Film Festival.
Weezer is his favorite band. Monster Bash is his favorite pinball machine. Guardians of the Galaxy is his favorite movie (honorable mention: Scream). Doctor Strange is his favorite superhero. He lives in Norman with his wife and three cats. Life is good.
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BREYDEN’S PROJECTS
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![Cover illustration for the Shape-Man (and Other Super Stories!) graphic novel, drawn by Breyden Boyd.]()
SHAPE-MAN
GRAPHIC NOVEL
A shape-shifting alien crash lands on Earth and learns what it means to be human (and a hero!)
Available to read digitally on GlobalComix.
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![Poster for the horror movie 'Bonehead'. It depicts a childish doodle of a skull-masked murderer celebrating his latest kill. Text includes the title 'Bonehead', 'A Breyden Boyd...Thing...", and the tagline 'Slashin' is his passion!']()
BONEHEAD
SHORT FILM
Even serial killers need a lunch break. A would-be victim must talk her killer down before he finishes his peanut butter crackers. -
![Poster for the horror movie 'Slash!'. The murderous killers are looming over the house of the main character. Text includes the title 'Slash!', tagline 'Let's Spill Some Blood,' and cast and production credits.]()
SLASH!
SHORT FILM
An insane game show host sends slashers into a drunkard’s house to kill him in front of a live audience. Put your hands together (and pray)!
