Julius Stukes Jr.
THE STUKES Co.

Hi, I'm Julius Stukes Jr.

Founder of The Stukes Company — a multi-hyphenated consulting firm focused on storytelling, vision, and risk management.

Over 15 years of experience driving growth for startups, political campaigns, and legacy media organizations, leveraging AI-driven strategies and workflow automation to boost efficiency and amplify brand prestige.

“Without commitment, you’ll never start. Without consistency, you’ll never finish.”

— Denzel Washington
Advisory Services

Consulting & Strategy

Emergent AI workflows, brand strategy, and media analytics to solve complex distribution, storytelling, and operational bottlenecks for high-value brands.

Career Anchors

Political Consultant

Strategic Campaign Consulting

Active

VP of External Affairs

The Xperience Coffee House

Active

AI & Workflow Consultant

Independent Advisory

2024–Present

Lead Consultant Producer

EBONY Magazine

2023–2024

Digital Content Manager

BET Networks & Twitter

2022

Director of Brand Social

Paramount

2021–2022

The Impact Reel & Case Studies

80% Time Reduction

Revolutionized Multimedia Workflows

Accomplishment

Boosted client efficiency by 60%, cut content creation costs by 90%, and significantly accelerated production cycles.

Context

Media clients faced soaring operational costs and prolonged production schedules.

Action Taken

Engineered scalable, AI-powered content generation systems and bespoke workflow automation frameworks.

45% Engagement Lift

Accelerated Digital Production

Accomplishment

Increased content output by 50% and decreased campaign delivery time by 35%.

Context

EBONY Magazine needed to revitalize its digital footprint and improve campaign turnaround times.

Action Taken

Consulted and led social/digital teams while implementing data-driven content strategies and securing high-profile partnerships.

100K+ Concurrent Users

Live Event Engagement

Accomplishment

Achieved 75% user retention rate and increased average user session duration by 200%.

Context

The BET Experience required seamless real-time coordination to capture and retain a massive digital audience.

Action Taken

Deployed advanced notification systems and personalized content delivery formats.

30%+ Social Growth

Director of Brand Social Strategy

Accomplishment

Amplified brand reach across emerging channels and cultivated strategic multi-platform partnerships.

Context

Paramount (BET Networks) required a cross-platform content syndication overhaul.

Action Taken

Led producer teams across all brand initiatives, pioneering pioneering cross-platform content syndication strategies.

Ecosystem Revitalization

VP of External Affairs

Accomplishment

Revamped brand strategy, established the 'Canarsie Cinema Club,' and secured a high-profile feature at Smorgasburg.

Context

The Xperience Coffee House required a comprehensive branding revamp and digital infrastructure to scale community engagement.

Action Taken

Curated special events, engineered social/web presence, and connected ownership with sponsors and key influencers.

Event Hosting & Live Activations

Crowd Event
BET Experience Activation
Live Host & Emcee
Hosting event
Community Event Production
Brooklyn Crowd Syndication
Fried Chicken vs Oxtail Two Campaign Archive
Fried Chicken vs Oxtail (2017)

Technical Proficiencies

AI & Workflow Automation

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini API, Sora, Midjourney, HeyGen, ElevenLabs, Zapier, Jasper, Perplexity.

Creative Production Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop), Canva, CapCut, Sprinklr, Sprout Social, Buffer, Google Trends, ShotDeck.

Management Systems

Asana, Wrike, Notion, Google Workspace.

Core Competencies

AI-Driven Content Strategy
Multimedia Production
Audience Growth & Engagement
Digital Series Creation
Scriptwriting & Storytelling
Cultural Representation
Project Management
Budget Planning
Multimedia Reel

Film & Video Productions

Visual stories crossing narrative, documentary, and community journalism, produced and directed by Julius Stukes Jr.

The Way The Rain Pours Trailer
Production 01

The Way the Rain Pours

A call-to-action social drama written, directed, and produced by Julius Stukes Jr., focusing on Black men's mental health, grief, and the transformative power of therapy.

Life in Color
Production 02

Life in Color

An intimate and powerful exploration of mental health and cinematic healing. Julius Stukes Jr. guides the viewer through visual expressionism.

Sins of the Legacy
Production 03

SINS OF THE LEGACY

A gripping narrative of family, sacrifice, and the shadows of legacy. The choices of the past dictate the realities of the present.

Detective Black Noir
Production 04

DETECTIVE BLACK: THE STUKES NOIR VERSION

A stylized detective noir thriller featuring rich high-contrast lighting, suspenseful score beats, and classic voiceover storytelling.

Original Digital Series

Hello, White People

A provocative digital series exploring racial discourse, societal behaviors, and institutional systems in America. Created, written, and produced by Julius Stukes Jr.

99% Match 4K UHD
Episode 01
HWP S1.E1
The Icebreaker: Starting the Conversation
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Episode 02
HWP S1.E2
Perceptions & Reality Checks
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Episode 03
HWP S1.E3
Reclaiming the Narrative
Episode 04
HWP S1.E4
Culture, Appropriation & Allyship
Episode 05
HWP S1.E5
Navigating Professional Environments
Episode 06
HWP S1.E6
The Power of Local Organizing
Episode 07
HWP S1.E7
Education & Generational Progress
Episode 08
HWP S1.E8
Season 1 Finale: Where We Go From Here
Documentary Series

Strip Club Chronicles

An investigative documentary series exploring the nightlife entertainment ecosystem, humanizing workers, and detailing financial dynamics.

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Episode 01
SCC S1.E1
How I Almost Died Stripping
Episode 02
SCC S1.E2
Secrets in the Locker Room
Episode 03
SCC S1.E3
Strippers vs Startenders
Episode 04
SCC S1.E4
Strippers Almost Dying (Part 2)
Episode 05
SCC S1.E5
How I Got My Start
Google Veo & AI Directing

Spec Commercials & Promo Ads

Spec commercials, digital advertising templates, and AI-directed video prompts compiled by The Stukes Company.

95% Match HD
Spec Ad
AI Directing
Slather for Topicals
Veo 3 Ad
Knicks Spec Ad
Veo 3 NY Knicks Digital Commercial
A.I. Tutorial
Google Veo 3
Generative Prompts that Change the Ad Industry
Promo
Agency Reel
The Stukes Company Website Trailer

Festival Selections

The Be More Film Festival
Midnight Monster Club Fest
First-Time Sessions Vol. 7
Kilimanjaro Film Festival
The Hollywood Guerrilla Fest
Golden FEMI Film Festival
Directing Set CAMERA: AF:CONFIRM
Production View

Behind the scenes on a Stukes Noir cinematic set

Deserving Focus

The Way The Rain Pours

A deep, therapeutic cinematic narrative designed to challenge stigmas and encourage mental health advocacy for Black men.

The Way The Rain Pours Feature

“You Only See The Rain, Not The Weight it Carries.”

Written, directed, and produced by Julius Stukes Jr. to navigate grief, vulnerability, and the transformative pathway of therapy. Inspired by personal journeys and engineered to save lives.

Official Film Website Film Video Game Portal Soundtrack on Audiomack Ibisanmi Therapy (Resources) Get Tickets (NYC Showings)
Audiovisual Soundscapes

Soundtracks & Concept Albums

Atmospheric concept records and short film scores curated to enrich visual narratives and elevate storytelling.

Detective Black

Concept Soundtrack Album

Detective Black serves as the official concept soundtrack to the Stukes Noir film cut. Conceived and directed to align with the visual moods of the narrative, the album navigates between suspense-laden jazz horns, moody synthesizers, and modern atmospheric hip-hop rhythms.

Each track is carefully engineered to transition the listener through specific narrative beats of the Detective Black storyline—from the somber reflection in “A Prayer” to the high-stakes confrontation in “The Battle”.

Streaming Outlets

Stream on Audiomack Listen Watch on YouTube Watch
Media Room

Press & Publications

Features and editorial highlights tracking community advocacy, mental health storytelling, and creative production achievements.

BK Reader

Brooklyn Director Channels Mental Health Journey Into Film

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The Lifestyle NYC

Julius Stukes Jr. Speaks on Being Multi-Talented and Creative Distribution

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HeadsUpGuys

Committing to the Process — Julius' Mental Health & Film Story

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NewsOne

Shaw University Raw Tornado Video Coverage & Early Community Journalism

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Partner with The Stukes Co.

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Email Advisory

julius@thestukescompany.com

Office Location

Brooklyn, New York City

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