Fusion Factory Films is an independent production company focused on creating innovative cross-genre film, television, and web-based digital media utilizing Action, Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror elements. The goal is to fuse two or more of these genres together in a complimentary fashion that creates high-concept projects that can be made with conservative budgets. If you have any questions concerning production services, please email us at FusionFactoryFilms@aol.com or call 720-560-0981.
WRITER / DIRECTOR
WRITER
With a degree in non-fiction writing, Mark began his career designing and creating martial arts instructional manuals. However, in his early teens he wrote his first screenplay in a spiral notebook. That love of writing never diminished and he penned his first real screenplay in 1994 and sold it mere weeks after it was completed. That success fanned the flame and he has continued developing and writing feature film scripts ever since. When he writes, he enjoys developing characters for local Denver actors as well as members of his team of stunt performers.
DIRECTOR
Mark made his directorial debut in 1999 with the film "Dragon and the Hawk" when he was upgraded from the second unit director position after an impromptu regime change. This trial by fire situation was a difficult transition to say the least, but it was also transformational, showing him a new path for his creativity. He enjoys writing and directing his own projects, but has also been hired to direct projects written and developed by others.
PRODUCER
Mark not only produces projects for his own company, he also assists other films in various capacities. Whether it is executive producing a project, offering co-producing services, or as an associate producer helping with smaller tasks. Ultimately, his desire to produce is all about his love of the creative process. Mark is especially excited to help young filmmakers while they are still in film school where he can share his experiences in an effort to streamline their process as they move forward in their careers.
DISTRIBUTION
In 2003 Mark became a co-owner of a company that acted as an international sales agent to distribute independent movies through a number of channels. With over 18 years at foreign and domestic distribution including 10 years experience as an exhibitor at the American Film Market, Mark has an extensive knowledge about this aspect of the industry.
The most important thing Mark discovered is most independent filmmakers decide to make their projects with little or no insight into their marketability or current/future market trends. These filmmakers make projects they think will be good and convince themselves everyone else in the world will feel the same. Because of this they are usually disappointed when they see little or no return on the distribution side. Most resort to self-distribution on popular media platforms, but are once again disappointed with the financial returns and must be content knowing that their film has been distributed, even though they were their own distributor, and thus, the film was never actually sold to any buyer. The worst part is some of these films are very well made, well acted, and have good stories... but the market didn't support the film for whatever reason (genre, saturation, name talent, etc).
With this firsthand knowledge, Mark understands the most important factor in independent filmmaking begins with a distribution plan. Fusion Factory Films does due diligence on the films it produces by first approaching foreign buyers to gauge interest. If the response is favorable, the development moves forward, if not, the project is either re-worked, put in the archives, or scrapped altogether. These are not pre-sales but rather an insiders view of what will be marketable at the time of the films delivery date.
FILMS IN DEVELOPMENT
SILENT STEEL
After faking his own death to escape the dark nature of his clan, Ninja Master Kosuke Ishida, flees to America where he secretly trains a small group of students in the art of Ninjutsu. His mission is to maintain the ancient teachings of his art by passing it on to a select few who would use the skills to protect those who cannot protect themselves. But when his enemies discover he is still alive, Ishida is drawn back into a web of intrigue and his students are forced to fight for the honor of the Ninja.
FILMS IN PRODUCTION
ALIENS & DRAGONS
Captain KANE MADDOX and his trusted first mate R'OK voyage into the farthest regions of space in an effort to escape the clutches of THAYGORR, an intergalactic villain and his deadly crew of mercenaries. Forced to land on an uncharted planet, Kane and R'ok are drawn to a mysterious cave where they discover a secret that leads them to join RAELEN, a skilled archer, and ENDRIK, a young knight, on a quest to destroy an ancient evil that threatens to unleash its power throughout time and space. Two worlds collide in this epic tale that pits Science against Sorcery on an adventure unlike any other!