Demetrius Witherspoon
Submerge Universe
Demetrius Witherspoon is the visionary Writer, Director, Producer, and Author behind the Award-Winning Submerge Universe®, a sci-fi franchise that has evolved into a global brand. His creations include five films—such as Submerge: Echo 51, available on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and more—the animated pilot Submerge: Krag Conquest on YouTube, as well as comic books, novels, board games, and apparel. Collaborating with talents like Bishop Stevens and Katy O’Brian (Star Wars, Ant-Man III, The Walking Dead), Demetrius has left an indelible mark on science fiction and Black cinema, with his films archived at the Indiana University Black Film Center & Archives. Currently developing the film Submerge Universe: Other Worlds and the animated series Submerge Universe: The Figure, he continues to expand his sci-fi universe, inspiring imagination and creativity worldwide.