Marcus Wright
Associate Producer
Marcus Wright is an Associate Producer at Sandbox Films, operating in both film development and scientist engagement. In addition to coordinating the pitch review process and conducting end-to-end management of RFP initiatives, Marcus works with directors and with partners including Sundance Film Festival to help advance film projects navigating the intersection of science and culture. Marcus also manages the scientific accuracy review process for all Sandbox Films’ productions, and leads on discovering trailblazing researchers whose work is situated within the broader science zeitgeist and who share a commitment to communicating science to the public. Through this growing community, he fosters collaboration, strengthens scientific integrity across projects, and connects scientists with Sandbox Films’ programs and initiatives. Previously, Marcus worked in development, writing, and producing capacities at 9 Story Media and Majordomo Media, with experience across the narrative film, non-scripted television, animation, and podcast spaces. Marcus holds a degree in Biology from Bowdoin College.