WRITER // DIRECTOR
Currently residing in Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro, Mark Christopher is the writer/director of the iconic 54 along with his much celebrated director’s cut and a variety of award winning independent films, television work, and musical theater.
Palm Springs longest running musical comedy. Now in its fourth year!
Wisconsin widow Maryann Popecky transforms from frump to fabulous when she finds herself at the center of modernity in 1966 Palm Springs.
Broadwayworld.com writes, "Perhaps the biggest round of applause should be saved for Mark Christopher ...Great writing, incredible voices, terrific acting and beloved songs combine to make this one of the most enjoyable visits to the theatre that I have had in a very long time.”
MID CENTURY MODERNS
54: The Director’s cut
The real 54 has finally come to light. 54 began principle photography in 1997 with Miramax serving as the studio. Despite a very positive initial reaction from the studio and industry insiders, Harvey Weinstein demanded extensive cuts and reshoots - 40 minutes were cut from the 100 minute film, most of them centering around the lead character’s bisexuality, and 33 minutes of new “straight" material were added as additional photography. After 17 years, Mark was finally able to remaster the film with its original footage, leading to its triumphant premier at the Berlinale - and a subsequent run opening festivals across the world.
"I was thrilled to get my vision of this film out into the world - its premiere at the Berlinale in 2015 was a profound moment for me. The release of the director's cut proved that the film I originally made worked and that Harvey had severely damaged it."
Real Life: The Musical
Haven't you ever wanted life to be a musical? Haven't you ever wanted to break into song when words are not enough? Check out Mark's sizzle real for Real Life: The Musical which launched the series he created and executive produced for the Oprah Winfrey Network.
Alkali, iowa
Ten years before Brokeback Mountain, there was a groundbreaking short film set in rural America that captured the imagination of audiences. "I hope you'll find this elliptical tale rich in themes of legacy, paternity, and independence the rural midwest." Winner of seven major awards, including the Teddy at the Berlin International Film Festival..
Dead boys Club
The Dead Boys Club was inspired by the ghosts of all those boys we lost in New York who I never knew, including John Reed and Ricky Wilson from the B-52s ("The Dead Beat Club").
"My first year film at Columbia University. A movie shot on celluloid and cut on a flatbed in Brooklyn. For all its technical and creative flaws, this is one of my favorite pieces of work. I think it has a bit of magic. In 1992, it struck a nerve with audiences around the world. Lots of emotion and ovations.
Heartland
Heartland has five million hits on YouTube - thanks to a couple pirates who owe Mark some doubloons! On the surface it is the simple tale of a big city college boy who heads back to the farm, ostensibly to help out his family, but is stranded there by responsibility and love.
"I loved the process of making this film - building it from the inside out in terms of shooting and production on a variety of formats."
in development
BERLIN - a US/German co-production with Stampede Ventures & Leonine Studios
ROLANDO NO RIO - a US/Brazil co-production
SARA - a Czech/German co-production slotted to shoot in Berlin
‘70s Soul Project
CLEO