A Shared Vision with Complementary Strengths
Co-owners, founders, and husband-and-wife team Josh and Marlowe Stone met in FEA 336: Intermediate Film at California State University, Long Beach. That class would later become the namesake of their company.
After earning their degrees in Film and Video Production, they each landed roles at commercial production companies, where they sharpened their skills, learned the realities of client-driven creative work, and developed a shared vision for the kind of studio they wanted to build.
Josh grew his expertise as an editor, motion graphics artist, and director, developing a strong eye for visual storytelling, pacing, and technical execution. On set, his background as an editor informed every creative decision, from working closely with on-screen talent to designing shots he knew would cut together seamlessly in post-production.
During that same period, Marlowe built her career as a producer and writer, leading projects from concept through delivery while managing clients, logistics, and creative direction. Her role extended well beyond production oversight; she handled casting, collaborated closely with clients on creative development, managed budgets, and ensured each project stayed aligned with both creative vision and business goals. Along the way, she also learned the ins and outs of running a company day to day, including accounting, sales, operations, and team management, giving her a holistic understanding of how creative work functions within real-world business environments.
Together, they became the yin and yang of video production, balancing creativity with structure, storytelling with strategy, and vision with execution. In April 2008, that balance became 336 Productions.
