Landis Stokes

Cinematographer and Director

Los Angeles, California

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October 2013

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About Landis

I am a Filmmaker || Director of Photography / Camera Operator. I am interested in telling stories about our common humanity.

My award winning short film, AMERICAN HIKIKOMORI, is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo on Demand.

My camera work has been featured on several national broadcasts and cable networks including NBC, PBS, The Style Network, B.E.T., MTV, The Discovery Channel, and many more.

My resume, sample reels, and other links can be found at my website.

Unique traits: Student of Japanese language and culture.

Gender:
Male

Photos

No matter what side of production you enter, you have to do the work.

Videos

PSA: "Choose Your Ride" Jamie Lee Curtis via Santa Monica Police Department

Loglines

Accents Drama Katsumi, a self-conscious first-generation Japanese immigrant, must confront her language and cultural anxieties during a typical all-American party.
Morning Steep Budget: $0 - $100K | Drama Morning Steep is a story about a mother introducing her young son to the realities of their cultural heritage as African Americans over a cup of tea.
American Hikikomori Budget: $0 - $100K | Drama American Hikikomori is an award winning independent short film about a socially awkward Japanese teenager named Isamu Fujihara, who moves from Japan to America. Watch it on Video On Demand or Amazon Prime (free w/membership) Website: http://www.americanhikikomori.com

Credits

You can find my credits on IMDB or my website: www.landisstokes.com

Awards

Filmmatic Short Screenplay Awards (S7) Quarterfinalist for "ACCENTS"
(2022)
Stage 32 Top 1% of All Community Scripts & "Double Recommend" Look Book Placement for "33 SHRINES"
(2021)
Coverfly Red List Top 10% in 1hr Animated TV for "HOMEBOY"
(2021)
We Screenplay Semifinalist for "HOMEBOY"
(2021)
"COMMUNITY EVENT COVERAGE OVER $400K" - 2019 SCAN STAR AWARDS
(2019)
"LIFESTYLE SERIES" WAVE (Ep.4) - 2019 SCAN STAR AWARDS
(2019)
Best Supporting Actress (Akiko Shima) 2016 Asians on Film Festival for "American Hikikomori"
(2016)
DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival - Official Selection for "American Hikikomori"
(2015)
Ithaca Pan Asian American Film Festival - Official Selection for "American Hikikomori"
(2015)
Best Supporting Actress (Akiko Shima) Asians on Film Festival Winter for "American Hikikomori"
(2015)
Honorable Mention (Best Supporting Actor - Naoyuki Ikeda) Asians on Film Festival Winter for "American Hikikomori"
(2015)
Golden World Award in International Film - World Film Awards for "American Hikikomori"
(2015)
Indie Night Film Festival - Official Selection for "American Hikikomori"
(2015)
Award of Merit - Best Shorts Competition for "American Hikikomori"
(2015)
JFFLA 2015 Submission Award - Japan Film Festival Los Angeles - for "American Hikikomori"
(2015)
New Have International Film Festival - Official Selection for "American Hikikomori"
(2015)
Culver City Film Festival - Official Selection for "American Hikikomori"
(2015)
Honorable Mention - Christopher Awards for "Each One, Teach One"
(2002)
PBS / UNC TV - "North Carolina Visions" Official Selection for "Broken Doll"
(2001)