Biography
A Powerhouse Creative Force And True Visionary In The World Of Urban Driven Entertainment, Chris Stokes Is A Multi-Faceted Entrepreneur And Media Mogul Whose Deep Passion For Storytelling And Knack For Discovering Young Talent Has Led Him To Wide-Ranging Success In Both The Music And Film Industries. After Years Of Success As A Songwriter, Producer And Artist Manager In Music, His Breakthrough Success As The Writer Director Of “You Got Served,” A Dance Drama Film That Grossed Over $150 Million Worldwide, Led Him To Focus In Recent Years On Developing His Career As A Writer, Producer And Director Of Film And Television Content. He Is Currently The Founder And Chairman Of The Southern California Based Production Company Footage Films.
Biography
A Powerhouse Creative Force And True Visionary In The World Of Urban Driven Entertainment, Chris Stokes Is A Multi-Faceted Entrepreneur And Media Mogul Whose Deep Passion For Storytelling And Knack For Discovering Young Talent Has Led Him To Wide-Ranging Success In Both The Music And Film Industries. After Years Of Success As A Songwriter, Producer And Artist Manager In Music, His Breakthrough Success As The Writer Director Of “You Got Served,” A Dance Drama Film That Grossed Over $150 Million Worldwide, Led Him To Focus In Recent Years On Developing His Career As A Writer, Producer And Director Of Film And Television Content. He Is Currently The Founder And Chairman Of The Southern California Based Production Company Footage Films.
Biography
A Powerhouse Creative Force And True Visionary In The World Of Urban Driven Entertainment, Chris Stokes Is A Multi-Faceted Entrepreneur And Media Mogul Whose Deep Passion For Storytelling And Knack For Discovering Young Talent Has Led Him To Wide-Ranging Success In Both The Music And Film Industries. After Years Of Success As A Songwriter, Producer And Artist Manager In Music, His Breakthrough Success As The Writer Director Of “You Got Served,” A Dance Drama Film That Grossed Over $150 Million Worldwide, Led Him To Focus In Recent Years On Developing His Career As A Writer, Producer And Director Of Film And Television Content. He Is Currently The Founder And Chairman Of The Southern California Based Production Company Footage Films.
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Chris Stokes Makes History as the Leading African American Director with 50+ Films and Counting
Breaking Records: Chris Stokes becomes the most prolific African American Director in cinema history. A huge feat with all the challenges filmmaker have been facing over the past seven years between setbacks due to covid-19 and the actor’s strike.
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 03, 2025 /24-7PressRelease — Christopher B. Stokes, the powerhouse creative mind behind Footage Films, has officially secured his place in history as the African American male film director with the most movies directed to date. With an extraordinary 50+ films under his belt, Stokes stands as a trailblazer in both music and film, continuously shaping culture for more than three decades.
Chris Stokes Is NOW One Of Most Prolific Black Filmmakers!
Christopher B. Stokes has quietly set a major milestone in Hollywood. The powerhouse behind Footage Films has now directed more than 50 movies, making him one of the most consistently active African American directors working today.
While the industry has been rocked by shutdowns, strikes, and budget cuts over the past few years, Stokes never took his foot off the gas. Instead, he doubled down — releasing thrillers, dramas, and streaming hits back-to-back.
Chris Stokes Makes History as the Leading African American Director with 50+ Films and Counting
Breaking Records: Chris Stokes becomes the most prolific African American Director in cinema history. A huge feat with all the challenges filmmakers have been facing over the past seven years between setbacks due to covid-19 and the actor’s strike.
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 03, 2025 /24-7PressRelease — Christopher B. Stokes, the powerhouse creative mind behind Footage Films, has officially secured his place in history as the African American male film director with the most movies directed to date. With an extraordinary 50+ films under his belt, Stokes stands as a trailblazer in both music and film, continuously shaping culture for more than three decades.
FILMOGRAPHY
FILMOGRAPHY
The Follower
114min | | September 26, 2025 (United States)
Summary: After an accident, a global pop star is rescued by a nurse, only to discover that she is a mega-fan who will keep him hostage by any means necessary.
Countries: United States
The Killing Cove
100min | | May 30, 2025 (United States)
Summary: After a traumatic encounter at a college party, two sisters plot revenge against a rich jock-only to find something darker is already hunting them.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Wrong Place, Wrong Time
| February 28, 2025 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Chaz EcholsStars: Stars, Bailey Ardies, Obba Babatundé, Alimi Ballard,
Summary: After a cop's daughter witnesses a brutal murder, she teams up with an unlikely ally to unravel the mystery before becoming the killer's next target.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Happy Anniversary
| January 31, 2025 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques HoustonStars: Stars, La'Myia Good, Anthony Dalton, Kalani Jules,
Summary: A young woman assumes three identities to prey upon the men who did her wrong in their youth.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Adopted
| December 20, 2024 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Writers, Marques Houston, Chris Stokes, Stars: Stars, Drew Sidora, Daniel J. Johnson, Jayden Aguirre,
Summary: A couple's hopes of adopting the perfect child unravel as their new son reveals a dark side, bringing terror into their lives.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
The Stepdaughter 2
| November 8, 2024 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Stars, Cassidey Fralin, Erica Pinkett, Blue Kimble,
Summary: After surviving a violent showdown, a conniving teen breaks out of a hospital determined to wreak havoc on her father's new wife and family.
Countries: United States
Vicious Murder
| October 11, 2024 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Stars, Arica Adams, Stephen Barrington, Andre Chetverikoff,
Summary: With his crypto empire on the brink, a businessman conspires to murder his wife and steal her fortune but uncovers a web of deception in the process.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
The Assistant 2
| September 6, 2024 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Stars, Alimi Ballard, Terrell Clayton, Erica Hubbard,
Summary: When a young woman infiltrates a family who may help her learn more about her estranged twin sister, she transforms from a nanny to a monster.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Robbin
| August 10, 2024 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesStars: Stars, Stephen Barrington, Whitney Bowers, Ebonayre 'Iby' Clay,
Summary: Fresh out of jail for crimes she didn't commit, a young banker seeks revenge by enlisting her closest friends to help her rob banks and get justice.
Countries: United States
Rock the Boat 2
| June 15, 2024 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Cynthia Bailey, Alimi Ballard, Dwight Boyce
Summary: After losing her memory about her tragic past, Millie tries to pick up the pieces but is terrified when chaos follows her and her friends' every move.
Countries: United States
Snatched
| April 13, 2024 (United States)
Summary: When a dangerous criminal from her past breaks out of prison, a former CIA agent must tap back into her lethal skills to protect her family.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
The Stepdaughter
| February 23, 2024 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Annie Ilonzeh, Blue Kimble, Cassidey Fralin
Summary: A teen moves in with birth father and new family, planning revenge on stepmom. Seeking retribution for mom and grandma's deaths, she aims to get close to dad and remove obstacles.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Forever Us
| December 21, 2023 (United States)
Summary: A woman's perfect marriage is shattered when her husband falls for another woman leading to secrecy and obsession and igniting a deadly showdown.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
I Hate You to Death
| November 23, 2023 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Daniel J. Johnson, Asia Holiday, Erica Pinkett
Summary: Kelsey Manning gets up with her "sister wives" to plan the ultimate retaliation after learning that her husband is living three separate lives.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Vicious Affair
| September 21, 2023 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Blac Chyna, Hayward Collins III, Onika Day
Summary: Skyler's perfect life is uprooted when her best friend falls in love with her husband.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Rock the Boat
| August 17, 2023 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Whitney Anderson, Cynthia Bailey, Keyon Bowman
Summary: Ten years after the devastating loss of her family, Millie is horrified when her friends start dying one by one. Could these recent deaths be connected to her tragic?
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Picture Me Dead
| July 13, 2023 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Chaz Echols, Marques HoustonStars: Amarachi Ekekwe, Michael Franklin, Brandon Joseph
Summary: When a district attorney's niece is murdered and the man who is responsible is exonerated, the attorney is willing to risk everything she has to bring the murderer to justice.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
The Stepmother 3
| June 8, 2023 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Rene Aranda, Dwight Boyce, Terrell Clayton
Summary:
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
No Way Out
| April 12, 2023 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Marques Houston, Casper Smart, Gary Anthony Sturgis
Summary: Brian Nelson, a former attorney struggling to cope with life following a traumatic and tragic event.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
You're Not Alone
| March 9, 2023 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Michael Jai White, Precious Way, Robinne Lee
Summary: A man is on a plane when he sees his daughter being stalked bua the Home security system
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Best Friend
| February 24, 2023 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Serayah, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Acevedo
Summary:
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Assistant
| January 20, 2023 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Erica Mena, Olivia Abreu, Flex Alexander
Summary:
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
The Stepmother 2
| December 23, 2022 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Wesley Jonathan, Marques Houston, Erica Mena
Summary:
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
The Stepmother
| June 17, 2022 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Dwight Boyce, Marques Houston, Erica Mena
Summary:
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Howard High
Drama
Summary: To save their high school from shutting down, a musical group must compete against a rival school while also battling their own issues from the inside.
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Sacrifice
Thriller | November 4, 2021 (United States)
Writer: Chris Stokes, Kevin ArkadieStars: Paula Patton, Altonio Jackson, Nelson Bonilla
Summary: Follows a highly sought-after entertainment lawyer as she navigates the nefarious lives of her rich and famous clients.
Countries: United States
Always and Forever
Thriller | November 20, 2020 (United States)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robbie Jones, Aundrea Smith
Summary: After a tragedy reunites Nicole with her childhood friends, they each find themselves in danger, targets of a deranged stalker. Nicole knows this can't be a coincidence. The secrets of their... Read all
Countries: United StatesLanguages: English
Trigger (2020)
Thriller | 1 August 2020 (USA)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: David Drinkwater, Marques HoustonStars: Flex Alexander, Obba Babatundé, Harvey B. Jackson
Summary: Collin escaped the hood and found his wife and fortune. His brother Trey is paroled from a murder charge and comes to stay with him. After a disastrous accident, Trey holds Collin and friends hostage vowing he is never going back to prison
Countries: USALanguages: English
Howard High | TV Mini-Series (2020â )
2400min | Musical | TV Mini-Series (2020â )
Summary: Add a Plot »
Countries: USALanguages: English
Sacrifice (2019)
76min | Thriller | 19 December 2019 (USA)
Summary: A entertainment lawyer navigates the nefarious lives of her rich and famous clients.
Countries: USALanguages: English
Swag Inc. (2020)
Comedy | April 2020 (USA)
Director: Chris StokesStars: Masika Kalysha, Erica Mena, Dylan Mooney
Summary: David and AJ (both 29) are cute, funny, and have more swag than they know what to do with it. Their personal lives are filled with landing 20-something woman and enjoying life, but with ...
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Countries: USALanguages: English
Fall Girls (2019)
Comedy | 2019 (USA)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Marques Houston, Chris StokesStars: Joely Fisher, Erica Hubbard, Tami Roman
Summary: Paige Davis has just gotten promoted to President of Sales at her job. After a night of partying, Paige and her girlfriends hilariously wakes up to a dead boss.
Countries: USALanguages: English
Running Out Of Time (2018)
Thriller | September 2018 (USA)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Chaz Echols, Marques HoustonStars: Tyrone Evans Clark, London Deverona, Sean Dominic
Summary: Newly widowed Brenda Harper and her family are taken hostage over something from her late husband's past.
Countries: USALanguages: English
We Belong Together (2018)
Thriller | June 2018 (USA)
Director: Chris StokesWriter: Chaz Echols, Marques HoustonStars: Draya Michele, Jessica Vanessa DeLeon, Ross Fleming
Summary: A recovering alcoholic college professor trying to put his life back together meets a seductive new student. She offers him a sensual escape from reality until he realizes she may be insane.
Countries: USALanguages: English
Til Death Do Us Part (2017)
101min | Thriller | 29 September 2017 (USA)
Summary: Michael and Madison Roland had planned to spend the rest of their lives together, until one day Michael's controlling ways turned their perfect marriage. With the help of her best friend, ...
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Countries: USALanguages: English
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