Mark Steele

Mark brings an extensive background in media, technology and operations to his position as leader of post-production at Werks. He began his career in engineering but with his life-long passion for film and media became both a core team member of Telluride and Sundance operations as well as a leader in interactive businesses. He eventually became the Director of Operations for Tribeca Film Festival. While there he directed the physical execution of the annual film festival and year-round projects – a multi-million dollar international arts and media brand. He also served as brand ambassador to broadcast and cinema industries, was responsible for physical production of all company and sponsor on-site marketing activation programs, supervised the production and post-production of non-profit filmmaker programs, produced special projects ranging from high-profile global events to quick-turn local programs, and expanded the brand internationally to Milan and Beijing. Mark is a Producers Guild of America member, and at Werks, he has Co-Produced HOWL, THIN ICE, and DARLING COMPANION and served as Associate Producer on LIFE DURING WARTIME.