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Marvin Ray Askew II

Cinematographer/Photographer & Podcaster

Marvin Ray Askew II

multimedia specialist

Buffalo, NY

Marvin can and WILL bring your story ideas to life. Don’t believe us? Take a look at his portfolio. Then, slide into his mailbox at phranchiz@gmail.com and see why people love to work with him!

Check out Marvin’s Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at his work!

Uploaded by Alex Anonny on 2018-06-29.
“Learn your craft to the best of your abilities and don’t let others block your drive.”
— Marvin Ray Askew II

5 favorite musical artists of all time?

  1. Prince

  2. Babyface

  3. The Roots

  4. John Legend

  5. M.I.A


What advice would you give to creatives of color looking to pursue their passion full-time?

Learn your craft to the best of your abilities and don’t let others block your drive.

How do you keep your creative drip going? 

I reach out to my peers in the same industry and share with them the experiences that I go through while being a creative cinematographer
 

Poetry By: Shawnell Tillery Facebook - Shawnell Tillery Instagram - @shawnee515 Cinematographer: Raymond A. Phranchiz of Expressed Entertainment/ Solid Liquid Poet Productions www.expressedentertainment.com Facebook - Raymond A. Phranchiz Twitter - @phranchizpoet Instagram - @phranchiz
“We need more people to uplift each other and work together.”
— Marvin Ray Askew II

What are you working on right now?

A short film called “Deja Vu”

What inspires you?

Writing structure and geometry.

Describe your dream job.  

Director and/ or Producer at Paramount or Tyler Perry Productions. Anything having to do with filmmaking.

Music video for Wrongfully Accused performed by Mike Liggz. www.mikeliggz.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3-aTgCCVu7OLpEdVZB1Ew https://www.facebook.com/Castle+Island+Entertainment-884599161605308 https://www.facebook.com/Mike+Liggz-1652775498277662 https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mike-liggz/id790510237 Copyright (C) 2018 Castle Island Entertainment LLC.

What skill(s) would you develop if you had more time?

My organization skills.

 What industry blogs/websites/podcasts do you enjoy? 

The Indie Film Hustle, Morning Joe and The Right Time with Bomani Jones.

Performance By Kenyada Nikile Directed By: Marvin R. Askew II & Johnette "JA" Warren-Askew of Expressed Entertainment Music Produced By: Chemist Cinematography and Editing By: Marvin R. Askew II


What do you think the future holds for people of color in creative industries? 

In this time of the information age, I believe it is very bright. If we stick to helping one another along, it can only get better. We need more people to uplift each other and work together.

What advice would you give to your younger self?

 Nothing.

If you could talk to your favorite creative for an hour, who would it be? Why? 

Antwon Fuqua - I believe he doesn’t get the overall credit he deserves for most of his films.

Marvin can and WILL bring your story ideas to life. Don’t believe us? Take a look at his portfolio. Then, slide into his mailbox at phranchiz@gmail.com and see why people love to work with him!Check out Marvin’s Instagram for a behind-the-scenes loo…

Marvin can and WILL bring your story ideas to life. Don’t believe us? Take a look at his portfolio. Then, slide into his mailbox at phranchiz@gmail.com and see why people love to work with him!

Check out Marvin’s Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at his work!