Biography

Marcus Stokes’ artistic journey began in the field of architectural design, where he earned a Master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. However, his passion for cinema led him to transition into the digital realm, working as a computer graphics artist at George Lucas’ Industrial Light and Magic (ILM). During his time at ILM, Marcus created groundbreaking visual effects for blockbuster films such as Star Wars Episode I, Minority Report, and The Mummy. Later, he supervised visual effects for The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions, I Robot, and Serenity after moving to Los Angeles.

As Marcus’ career progressed, he realized his true passion for narrative filmmaking and began creating his own content. He officially began his directorial career as a commercial director after joining the Director’s Guild of America. His very first film as a writer and director, The Catalyst, was acquired by HBO and aired on their networks for two years.

Today, Marcus is a multi-talented director who works in both television and feature films. His impressive portfolio includes directing shows such as The Walking Dead, 911, American Horror Stories, The Flash, Magnum PI, and The Astronauts. With his upcoming feature film State of Consciousness, starring Emile Hirsch, set to be released later this year, Marcus continues to inspire audiences with his creative vision. He is also in development on a new feature project with Imagine Entertainment, which is sure to be a highly anticipated release.