J.R. “Sid” Stokes is an independent filmmaker and photographer. Primarily focused on telling stories regarding marginalized groups and troubling environments; J.R. has continually pursued stories that have both a personal and meaningful relation to himself and the world around him. He has been adamantly dedicated to finding characters that resemble the greater struggles that are commonly found amongst everyday people. J.R. hopes that his stories can be universal to audiences of various backgrounds.
Filmography
Producer (2 Credits)
Beautiful, Pam2025
Feature
EdgeX2024
Feature
Writer (2 Credits)
Beautiful, Pam2025
Feature
EdgeX2024
Feature
Director (2 Credits)
Beautiful, Pam2025
Feature
EdgeX2024
Feature
Acting (1 Credit)
EdgeX2024
Feature
5 Awards & Selections
Best Director Winner, Best Screenplay Winner, Best Feature Nominee, Best Cinematography Nominee; Best Actor Nominee, Best Actress Nominee Beautiful, Pam
Long Island Cinema Festival Long Island, New York
Narrative Feature Winner, Best Actor Nominee, Best Supporting Actor Nominee, Best Supporting Actress Nominee Beautiful, Pam
Garden State Film Festival Asbury Park, New Jersey
Winner for Best Director, Winner for Audience Choice Award, Nominated for Best Ensemble, Nominated for Best Actor Beautiful, Pam
Open Gate Film Festival Manhattan, New York
Best Picture Winner, Best Director Nominee Beautiful, Pam
Winter Film Festival NYC Manhattan
Winner for Best Actor, Finalist for Best Feature, Finalist for Best Director Beautiful, Pam