NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA, January 13, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- AJ Vargas has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Currently serving as the Production Manager for Dhar Mann Studios — the top scripted You Tube content production studio that creates positive-minded content related to life, relationships and inspirational storytelling — Mr. Vargas has led an impactful career of more than 30 years in the entertainment industry. In his leadership role, he oversees a comprehensive range of responsibilities, including production workflow management, reviewing scripts, meeting with crew members to anticipate and resolve production challenges, and managing both the assignment studio sets and scouting of shooting locations. Additionally, he coordinates picture car vehicles and collaborates closely with the Casting team to address any outstanding needs or corrections

Further demonstrating his versatility and ability to manage multiple high-level projects concurrently, Mr. Vargas is an Associate Producer at Six Studios, a role he has held since 2022. Overseeing project management and coordinating production workflows, he has contributed to the production of popular crowd-funded comics such as "Evermind," "Bladesmyth," "Zero Ghost" and most recently a live action feature film adaptation of Garth Ennis' "Crossed" horror comics series.

Prior to these positions, Mr. Vargas served as a Department Manager at Scanline VFX from 2021 to 2022, during which he contributed to the studio's visual effects pipeline management and project delivery. Working in film and television, he was involved in numerous popular projects including Season 1 of "Andor" — part of the famed Star Wars franchise — as well as "The Batman," "Stranger Things 4" and "Black Adam."

Another milestone in Mr. Vargas' journey was his tenure at Marvel Studios, where he excelled as the Manager of Visual Development from 2016 to 2021. As an avid fan of Marvel Comics super heroes, he dedicated considerable effort to joining the organization and considers this period to be a major highlight of his career. His earlier role as an Associate Producer at Marvel Entertainment — which included contributions to 52 episodes of "Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H." as well as four episodes of "Marvel's Spider-Man" — further solidified his reputation within the industry.

Before starting his tenure at Marvel, Mr. Vargas was an Associate Producer at Warner Bros. Television Group from 2010 to 2012, during which he managed various aspects of animated television production such as budgets, scheduling and distribution of pre-production materials. He previously held the position of Associate Producer at The Animation Picture Company from 2008 to 2009 and at Cartoon Network Studios in 2007, contributing to animated content development and production management.

From 2001 to 2007, Mr. Vargas held multiple production roles at Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., contributing to numerous episodes of popular programs including "Teen Titans" and "What's New Scooby Doo?" His earlier experience includes working as an executive assistant to Sharon Morrill at Disney Video Premieres — part of Walt Disney Pictures & Television — where he supported executive operations for direct-to-video projects.

Mr. Vargas began his storied journey as a Production Coordinator at Warner Bros. Entertainment from 1997 to 2000 after serving as a Production Assistant there from 1995 to 1997. His entry into the industry traces back to his first role as a Production Office Assistant to Merv Griffin in the mid-1990s, when he supported Mr. Griffin's production company during its work on iconic television programs such as Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!. This foundational experience provided Mr. Vargas with invaluable exposure to high-profile productions and set the stage for his subsequent achievements.

Alongside his primary work, Mr. Vargas has demonstrated his commitment to continuous professional growth and industry engagement. A member of both the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Producers Guild of America, he has been recognized by the latter organization as a winner of the prestigious Weekend Shorts "Make Your Mark" 48-Hour Short Film Competition.

Mr. Vargas' educational background includes coursework in Film, Cinema and Video studies at College of San Mateo. His academic pursuits laid a strong foundation for his transition into the entertainment industry, equipping him with essential knowledge that has informed his production approach across both animation and live-action projects.

Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Mr. Vargas maintains his lifelong passion for movies and participates in CrossFit activities as a balance to his work. In the coming years, he intends to further his career in producing, aligning with his enduring enthusiasm for creative leadership and continuing his remarkable journey within the entertainment sector.

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