Mark Earl Burman is the founder and CEO of ADME Studios, an independent motion production and financing company. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mark has spent 25 years as a producer, writer, and director, producing over 33 films.
Mark began his career as an assistant to Norman Lear, producer of 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons.' He also worked on the TV show 'Cheers,' where he learned the fundamentals of the craft. Most recently, Mark produced the film 'Dog Eat Dog,' starring Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe, directed by Paul Schrader, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
Mark also directed the acclaimed documentary 'South Bureau Homicide,' which premiered at the St. Louis International Film Festival. The documentary focuses on the relationship between South LA residents and LAPD's Criminal Gang Homicide Division.
In addition to his success in the film industry, Mark is a community leader with a passion for charity and civic duty. He serves as an LA County Commissioner on the Los Angeles County Board of Local Governmental Services, and was previously the chairman from 2013 to 2016.
Mark also serves on the board of directors for the charity 'A New Way of Life,' serving as treasurer. Started in 1998 by Susan Burton, ANWOL is dedicated to helping women, families, and communities heal from the life-altering experiences of incarceration.
Prior to his position at ANWOL, Mark served on the board of directors for charities such as School on Wheels, Arnold Schwarzenegger's Foundation After-School All-Stars, and the corporate advisory committee for LACMA.
Mark is a lifelong cinema aficionado, constantly striving to hone his craft by studying the motion pictures of Hollywood's greatest filmmakers. The films that have influenced him the most are 'Lawrence of Arabia,' 'Apocalypse Now,' and 'Seven Samurai.'
In his limited free time, Mark enjoys travel and adventure, having been to over 40 countries. He has lived with local tribes in Papua New Guinea, crossed the Australian Outback by camel, and embedded with African Union in Mogadishu.
Mark is also a devout fan of Formula One racing and a fan of Scuderia Ferrari. With his eyes on the horizon, Mark strives for excellence in the creation of great motion pictures that redefine the genre of dramatic action cinema.
