Stephen Hancock is an entirely self-taught, American filmmaker with over 15 years of experience. Throughout his filmmaking career, Hancock has directed numerous films, most notably SCP: Dollhouse, SCP: OVERLORD, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of the Zone, which have collectively garnered over 35 million views across various platforms worldwide.

Since founding Altavision, Hancock has continued to manage all aspects of production in-house and is known for his strong focus on realism, which has earned him recognition within the military community.