Arts & Lifestyle
Working with popular presenters and celebrities as well as fascinating everyday Aussies, Marcus has produced an abundance of high-quality light entertainment that aims to inform audiences on trends in food, travel, arts and culture in a fun, accessible way. Most recently he has been responsible for a varied catalogue of upbeat lifestyle segments for Channel 7’s The House of Wellness (Stratosphere).
Bali Holiday Specials
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2023)
Marcus was the lead producer for two special holiday episodes of Channel 7’s The House of Wellness, directing all local crew and talent over a week-long shoot. In this clip, AFLW legend Abbey Holmes arrives at Sukhavati Ayurvedic health retreat to swap her hectic lifestyle for a five-day relaxation program.
The Non-Alcoholic Drinks Boom
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2022)
Presenter Dr Isabelle Carr explores the booming industry of non-alcoholic alternatives, sitting down for a drink with the manufacturers of booze-free gins, beers and wines.
Behind the Scenes of the Australian Ballet
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2022)
It’s one of the most graceful art-forms there is...but as presenter Vicki Little learns, to make it as a professional ballet dancer you’ve got to have the physical and mental drive of any elite athlete.
Jacqui Felgate trains her brain
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2024)
Jacqui meets the Usain Bolt of the brain, Tansel Ali, who teaches his deceptively simple techniques for instant recall in just 10 minutes.
Making Plant-Based Meat taste like the ‘real thing’
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2023)
Not so long ago, most vegan options on a restaurant menu were seriously lacking in taste…but as presenter Dr Isabelle Carr discovers, a growing demand for sustainable protein alternatives is fuelling game-changing developments in food science. (click here to view Part 2: Lab Grown Meat)
The Australian Tattoo Expo
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2023)
Host Jo Stanley attends the biggest tattoo expo in the Southern Hemisphere to speak with artists and enthusiasts about their passion for getting inked.
A Heart-to-Heart with the Yellow Wiggle
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2023)
Jo Stanley catches up with OG Yellow Wiggle Greg Page to discuss the early days of the band, the moment Greg nearly lost his life on-stage and his fight to improve survival statistics for sufferers of sudden cardiac arrest.
Dayne Beams: From AFL to Art Therapy
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2020)
Luke Darcy sits down with former AFL star Dayne Beams to discuss how art therapy became his saviour when dealing with lifelong mental health issues, especially following the death of his father in 2018.
The Art of Bellringing
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2021)
Meet the eclectic group of volunteers who meet twice a week to ring the bells at St Paul’s Cathedral in Melbourne - a niche hobby that takes strength, teamwork and undying passion.
Luke Hines makes a splash
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2023)
Armed with several buckets of paint and a basket of water balloons, presenter Luke Hines tries out a ‘Splash room’ - a fun and creative new way to let off steam.