About occulan studios

Occulan Studios is an independent creative studio dedicated to building original science-fiction, fantasy, and horror worlds across film, animation, publishing, games, and visual storytelling.

At the center of the studio is the Aeturnus Continuum, a self-owned fictional universe designed to support stories across different eras, genres, cultures, and mediums.

Occulan is built around long-form worldbuilding, strong visual identity, and the idea that a fictional universe can grow over time without being confined to a single story or format.

Occulan Studios is open to select distribution, publishing, festival, licensing, and creative collaboration opportunities. For business inquiries, partnerships, or media requests, please use the contact form.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLABORATION

STUDIO / CAPABILITIES

Original IP Development
Worldbuilding, characters, lore, visual development, and long-form story design.

Film & Animation
Original cinematic shorts, series, trailers, and experimental narrative work.

Publishing
Fiction, illustrated stories, audiobooks, and related narrative projects.

Games & Interactive
Game concepts, world design, visual development, and interactive extensions of the Aeturnus Continuum.

J.L.Lockwood (Founder/Director)

Occulan Studios was founded by American Illustrator J.L. Lockwood, bringing to life an idea that first took shape in the late 1990s. Inspired by the breadth of work of countless authors, directors and artists, J.L. Lockwood crafted an original fictional universe at the heart of the studio. Occulan Studios represents years of meticulous world-building, thoughtful planning, and creative experimentation. As Director and Founder, J.L.Lockwood aims to make an impact in games, publishing and entertainment with a unique vision and memorable stories.

Professional portfolio: https://www.jllockwood.art/

Black and white close-up photo of J.L. Lockwood’s face lying down, with one eye visible and a hand resting on their face.