Mark Kassen
Encyclopedia
Mark Kassen is an American
independent film
director
, actor
, writer
and producer
. He frequently collaborates with his brother Adam Kassen
.
As an Actor Mark has appeared in numerous televisions shows TV that include NBC’s The Secret and Growing up Brady, CBS’s Cybil, NBC’s Third Watch and the pilot Slogan for FOX. Mark has also performed in a variety of films including Puncture (co-starring along side Chris Evans), Mr.Gibb, WHY NOT and Trigger Happy, for IFC productions. In addition Mark has numerous Stage Play credits to his name including the Tony Award winning Broadway production of The Last Night of Ballyhoo, directed by Ron Logormosito and the Off-Broadway production of Things you Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight, directed by John Rando. Mark also wrote, and starred in the multi-media, theatrical play Perfect (at the TIFFANY Theatre in Los Angeles) and most recently revisited these roles for the critically acclaimed off-Broadway, multi–media play Little Willy, directed by John Gould Rubin, at OHIO THEATRE.
Television Producing, Writing and Directing credits include the Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman for IFC; Celebrity Charades, Hopeless Pictures, the documentary No Joking for Court TV and the Sundance Channel and the pilot Slogan for Fox Television Studios.
Film Producing credits include Trigger Happy for IFC Productions; Looking for Kitty, directed by Ed Burns, The Sasquatch Dumpling Gang, and Bernard and Doris for HBO Films (starring Susan Sarandon, Ralph Fiennes and directed by Bob Balban), for which Mark was nominated for a Golden Globe, Emmy and Producer of the Year Award by the Producers Guild America. Most recently Mark, alongside his brother Adam, Produced and Directed the feature film Puncture (starring Chris Evans) that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in May 2011. Puncture will be released in theaters in late September 2011.
, which earned him an Emmy Award
nomination for "Outstanding Made for Television Movie". Mark also received a Golden Globe nomination as Benard & Doris was nominated for "Best Mini-Series or TV Film".
Mark made his directorial debut with brother, Adam Kassen
, on the feature film, Puncture
, starring Chris Evans
. The Tribeca Film Festival
selected the picture as one of its spotlight features in the 2011 program.
United States
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independent film
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
. He frequently collaborates with his brother Adam Kassen
Adam Kassen
Adam Kassen is an American independent film director, actor, writer and producer. He frequently collaborates with his brother Mark Kassen.-Career:...
.
As an Actor Mark has appeared in numerous televisions shows TV that include NBC’s The Secret and Growing up Brady, CBS’s Cybil, NBC’s Third Watch and the pilot Slogan for FOX. Mark has also performed in a variety of films including Puncture (co-starring along side Chris Evans), Mr.Gibb, WHY NOT and Trigger Happy, for IFC productions. In addition Mark has numerous Stage Play credits to his name including the Tony Award winning Broadway production of The Last Night of Ballyhoo, directed by Ron Logormosito and the Off-Broadway production of Things you Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight, directed by John Rando. Mark also wrote, and starred in the multi-media, theatrical play Perfect (at the TIFFANY Theatre in Los Angeles) and most recently revisited these roles for the critically acclaimed off-Broadway, multi–media play Little Willy, directed by John Gould Rubin, at OHIO THEATRE.
Television Producing, Writing and Directing credits include the Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman for IFC; Celebrity Charades, Hopeless Pictures, the documentary No Joking for Court TV and the Sundance Channel and the pilot Slogan for Fox Television Studios.
Film Producing credits include Trigger Happy for IFC Productions; Looking for Kitty, directed by Ed Burns, The Sasquatch Dumpling Gang, and Bernard and Doris for HBO Films (starring Susan Sarandon, Ralph Fiennes and directed by Bob Balban), for which Mark was nominated for a Golden Globe, Emmy and Producer of the Year Award by the Producers Guild America. Most recently Mark, alongside his brother Adam, Produced and Directed the feature film Puncture (starring Chris Evans) that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in May 2011. Puncture will be released in theaters in late September 2011.
Career
In 2006, Kassen Executive Produced Bernard and DorisBernard and Doris
Bernard and Doris is a 2007 film directed by Bob Balaban. The teleplay by Hugh Costello is a semi-fictionalized account of the relationship that developed between socialite heiress and philanthropist Doris Duke and her self-destructive Irish employee Bernard Lafferty later in her life.The film...
, which earned him an Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
nomination for "Outstanding Made for Television Movie". Mark also received a Golden Globe nomination as Benard & Doris was nominated for "Best Mini-Series or TV Film".
Mark made his directorial debut with brother, Adam Kassen
Adam Kassen
Adam Kassen is an American independent film director, actor, writer and producer. He frequently collaborates with his brother Mark Kassen.-Career:...
, on the feature film, Puncture
Puncture (film)
Puncture is an independent feature film starring Chris Evans, directed by Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen. It was chosen as one of the spotlight films for the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival, premiering on April 21, 2011 in New York City.-Cast:...
, starring Chris Evans
Chris Evans (actor)
Christopher Robert "Chris" Evans is an American actor. He played Cary Baston on the television series Opposite Sex, and transitioned to a film career, starring in several hits, including Not Another Teen Movie , Fierce People , Fantastic Four, sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer , and...
. The Tribeca Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
The Tribeca Film Festival is a film festival founded in 2002 by Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro and Craig Hatkoff in a response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the consequent loss of vitality in the TriBeCa neighborhood in Lower Manhattan.The mission of the festival...
selected the picture as one of its spotlight features in the 2011 program.
Filmography
- PuncturePuncture (film)Puncture is an independent feature film starring Chris Evans, directed by Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen. It was chosen as one of the spotlight films for the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival, premiering on April 21, 2011 in New York City.-Cast:...
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1582248/ - Bernard and Doris http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0470732/
- The Sasquatch Gang http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460925/
- The Good Student http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478210/
External links
- Mark Kassen at Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
- Puncture at 2011 Tribeca Film Festival
- Mark Kassen at About This Person at NY Times
- Puncture Feature FilmPuncture (film)Puncture is an independent feature film starring Chris Evans, directed by Adam Kassen and Mark Kassen. It was chosen as one of the spotlight films for the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival, premiering on April 21, 2011 in New York City.-Cast:...
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