Human Interest
Marcus loves meeting interesting people from all walks of life and finding the most captivating, authentic way to share their stories on screen. He comprehensively prepares for interviews while always leaving room for the conversation to remain fluid and informal, resulting in raw and revealing responses from a wide range of interview subjects. In his most recent role as Senior Producer for The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere), Marcus was responsible for producing a variety of moving and thought-provoking human interest stories from pre-production through to the final edit.
Adapting to life with a disability
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2022)
Mandy McCracken was living the fast-paced life of a stay-at-home mum when she lost her arms and legs to sepsis in 2013. For Mandy, her husband and three daughters, this dramatic change meant having to completely rethink the family dynamic..but with love, patience and a whole lot of humour, they've worked together to find a 'new normal'.
Senior Powerlifters
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2024)
A specialised strength-training gym in the Victorian town of Castlemaine is teaching seniors that it's never too late to improve your physical and mental wellbeing.
The Silent Struggle of Misophonia
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2023)
If you’ve ever shuddered at someone slurping on a bowl of soup, or cringed at the creak of a door, you’ll know just how irritating a harmless sound can be…but for about one in five adults, certain ‘trigger sounds’ have the potential to cause serious emotional distress at any time.
Didgeridoos for Respiratory Health
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2024)
The didgeridoo (or yidaki) is one of the most iconic sounds and cultural symbols of Down Under, but proud Wakka Wakka elder Uncle Paul Chapman says playing this incredible instrument is also uniquely beneficial to respiratory health, alleviating asthma symptoms and even reducing sleep apnoea...and research suggests he's onto something.
Michelle Chen Levels Up
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2023)
After achieving her dream of becoming a video game designer, Michelle found herself disenchanted with her own industry and battling depression. But these challenges have fuelled her latest creation - a series of games designed to help players 'walk in the shoes' of those struggling with their mental health.
Deciphering Aphasia
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2022)
In March 2022, the language disorder aphasia was thrown into the global spotlight for the first time when actor Bruce Willis announced his diagnosis. This piece explains how the disorder works by providing a window into the lives of two Australians who suddenly lost the ability to speak.
Embracing Difference in the Fashion Industry
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2022)
The empowering story of Onella Muralidharan, a young curve model who has vitiligo - a skin condition characterised by a lack of melanin.
Schizophrenia Film Festival
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2021)
Heidi Everett has lived with schizophrenia for over 25 years, and has grown sick and tired of seeing people with her condition villainised in the media…so she’s created a one-of-a-kind global event to change the narrative.
Refugee Surfer
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2022)
When people find out that Melbourne-based surfer Masi Mobin comes from the land-locked country of Afghanistan, they always have the same question - ‘how on Earth did you learn how to surf?’ Masi’s journey to this point has been full of hardships most of us couldn’t even imagine.
Deaf parents raising hearing kids
The House of Wellness (Channel 7, Stratosphere 2022)
In this Auslan-interpreted interview, proud Deaf parents Brent and Melinda Phillips share their experiences raising two hearing children with the support of an inclusive community.