Mark, a highly motivated and accomplished entertainment creative executive, boasts over 20 years of experience in leading successful funding, production, and distribution strategies and departments. With a proven track record of providing energetic and focused leadership, Mark has navigated domestic and international film, television, and stage productions with ease.
Throughout his career, Mark has built an extensive personal resource network and an 'A-list' contact base, forged through his exceptional relationship management skills. This has enabled him to excel in various areas, including:
Production Financing & Budgeting: Mark has a keen understanding of the financial aspects of the entertainment industry, having secured a financial dealers license and worked in the financial markets.
Team Building & Leadership: As a seasoned executive, Mark has developed strong leadership skills, adept at building and motivating high-performing teams.
Casting, Directing, & Creative Direction: With a keen eye for talent and a deep understanding of storytelling, Mark has successfully guided casting, directing, and creative direction for various productions.
Persuasive Contract Negotiations: Mark's negotiation skills are unparalleled, having successfully secured lucrative deals for his productions.
Screenwriting & Story Development: In addition to his executive roles, Mark has also honed his writing skills, crafting compelling stories and scripts for various mediums.
Domestic & International Distribution: Mark has a deep understanding of the global entertainment market, having successfully distributed productions domestically and internationally.
Market Research & Trend Analysis: Mark stays ahead of the curve by conducting thorough market research and trend analysis, ensuring his productions remain relevant and appealing to audiences.
Staff Recruiting & Training: Mark is committed to developing the skills of his team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow professionally.
Mark's educational background includes a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University in Melbourne. Prior to his career in entertainment, Mark spent time in the financial markets, securing a financial dealers license. He then moved overseas to learn about film producing, theatre production, and entertainment finance, working with industry legends such as Lionel Bart and Cy Coleman.
Mark's individual theatre producer credits include 'Blitz', 'Sweet Charity', 'Fiddler on The Roof', and 'Countdown The Musical', which he co-created. He has also appeared as an actor in various motion pictures and television shows, including 'Man From Snowy River II', 'Guests Of The Emperor', 'Four Minute Mile', and 'On The Beach'.
Mark's film credits include producer credits for 'The Real Thing' and 'Storm Warning', as well as executive producer credits for 'Prey' and 'Clancy Of The Overflow'. In addition, he was responsible for the creative development and public issue of 'Clancy Of The Overflow'.
Mark has also been involved in various business ventures, including being joint owner and commercial director of Australian Pavilion Operations, which operated the $50 million Australian Pavilion at the World Expo in Japan.
