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Landis A. Stokes is a Director and Cinematographer focused on character driven storytelling. With a foundation in documentary, broadcast television, and live cultural production, his work centers on authentic human experience, shaping visual narratives that feel immersive, grounded, and emotionally precise. Landis has directed narrative and documentary projects while serving as Director of Photography across branded content, television, music performance, and independent film. His background in both directing and camera allows him to design cohesive visual language from concept through final execution. Whether capturing intimate interviews or large scale live productions, he approaches each project with a story first philosophy. Character drives structure and structure drives engagement. He collaborates closely with producers, founders, artists, and institutions to translate mission and message into cinematic storytelling that resonates.…Landis A. Stokes is a Director and Cinematographer focused on character driven storytelling. With a foundation in documentary, broadcast television, and live cultural production, his work centers on authentic human experience, shaping visual narratives that feel immersive, grounded, and emotionally precise. Landis has directed narrative and documentary projects while serving as Director of Photography across branded content, television, music performance, and independent film. His background in both directing and camera allows him to design cohesive visual language from concept through final execution. Whether capturing intimate interviews or large scale live productions, he approaches each project with a story first philosophy. Character drives structure and structure drives engagement. He collaborates closely with producers, founders, artists, and institutions to translate mission and message into cinematic storytelling that resonates.

LANDIS A. STOKES

Director of Photography, Filmmaker, Camera Operator

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Landis A. Stokes is a Director and Cinematographer focused on character driven storytelling. With a foundation in documentary, broadcast television, and live cultural production, his work centers on authentic human experience, shaping visual narratives that feel immersive, grounded, and emotionally precise. Landis has directed narrative and documentary projects while serving as Director of Photography across branded content, television, music performance, and independent film. His background in both directing and camera allows him to design cohesive visual language from concept through final execution. Whether capturing intimate interviews or large scale live productions, he approaches each project with a story first philosophy. Character drives structure and structure drives engagement. He collaborates closely with producers, founders, artists, and institutions to translate mission and message into cinematic storytelling that resonates.…Landis A. Stokes is a Director and Cinematographer focused on character driven storytelling. With a foundation in documentary, broadcast television, and live cultural production, his work centers on authentic human experience, shaping visual narratives that feel immersive, grounded, and emotionally precise. Landis has directed narrative and documentary projects while serving as Director of Photography across branded content, television, music performance, and independent film. His background in both directing and camera allows him to design cohesive visual language from concept through final execution. Whether capturing intimate interviews or large scale live productions, he approaches each project with a story first philosophy. Character drives structure and structure drives engagement. He collaborates closely with producers, founders, artists, and institutions to translate mission and message into cinematic storytelling that resonates.

Available to hire

Los Angeles, United States

Landis A. Stokes is a Director and Cinematographer focused on character driven storytelling.

With a foundation in documentary, broadcast television, and live cultural production, his work centers on authentic human experience, shaping visual narratives that feel immersive, grounded, and emotionally precise.

Landis has directed narrative and documentary projects while serving as Director of Photography across branded content, television, music performance, and independent film. His background in both directing and camera allows him to design cohesive visual language from concept through final execution.

Whether capturing intimate interviews or large scale live productions, he approaches each project with a story first philosophy. Character drives structure and structure drives engagement.

He collaborates closely with producers, founders, artists, and institutions to translate mission and message into cinematic storytelling that resonates.

Skills

Microsoft Office

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Final Cut Pro X

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Experience Level

Microsoft Office

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Final Cut Pro X

Intermediate

Adobe Photoshop

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Photography | Cinematographer

November 1, 2011 - Present

Designing overall photographic look for production with the producer, director, and talent. Coordinating with camera support team and other departments in achieving the photographic look efficiently. Set up, light, and shoot field interviews. Including light make up and monitor sound. Location B -roll.

Camera Operator

April 1, 2006 - Present

Composing and recording shots according to client’s, producer’s, director’s, or director of photography’s specification and needs for editing in post-production, including audio.