DIRECTING WORK
Mark Bade recently directed his first commercial for the historic Horace Heidt Estates, an upscale apartment complex in Los Angeles.
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Included below is the final edit along with Mark's personal director's cut.
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The two versions showcase Mr. Bade's ability to give his clients a variety of edits to choose from.
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He works for a reasonable rate and has a youthful approach to directing that ensures success and exposure for all involved
Horace Heidt Estates
Mark sold this commercial last month and is expanding his brand with a fresh emphasis on directing. His experience as an actor is a major benefit as he knows both sides of the camera, how to use his performance abilities to capture the correct tone, aesthetic, and narrative by coaching his cast for a client's fulfillment.
(See both versions below)
The Faces of LA
Fashion A&E site Young and Pretty (Y&P.TV) funded Mark to auteur a comedy webseires for their entertainment branch in the early stages of his career. His five part mini-film hysterically tells the story of a hopeless LA native who moves from one neighborhood to the next. As a result, he adapts the cliches his sprawling city embodies. The cast includes many notable actors who are continuing to thrive today: Hannah Pilkes/Danny Lacy/Carl Tart/Jeremiah Watkins.
(Trailer below following the Horace Heidt Commercial)
A Winter Oblivion (In Production)
After producing a thoughtful romantic comedy with Crosby Selander, Natural Insemination, (Eric Price of MADS TV plays lead) Mark was inspired by the short film's festival success.
He is currently filming, developing, casting, and welcoming investors to bring his passion project, A Winter Oblivion, to life.
It is the story of a decadent musician who returns from the dead and resumes his career while contemplating the mysticism of music and eternity. The excerpt posted below is a simple experiment of countless hours of footage shot. Stay tuned for developments.
MARK BADE'S COMMERCIAL DEBUT DIRECTING (FINAL CUT/AIRING SOON)
MARK BADE'S DEBUT AS A COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
(DIRECTOR'S CUT)
The Faces of LA (Trailer/Episodes Available Online)
Project Subtitle
A Winter Oblivion (In Production/Development)
This link is a fully incomplete and experimental teaser of the mind bending work forthcoming. Mr. Bade is currently casting for a multitude of roles and posted a recent and unfinished draft to spark interest. Submit headshot and resume to be considered for involvement.
Third String Kicker (Promo)
Mark Bade spent two full years making a weekly comedy video with this viral channel: Third String Kicker. When he started with the group, it was three actors and a camera. Millions and millions of views later, the group is taking meetings with major television networks and about to release a full on pilot. Mark filmed this promo and countless other videos for the hysterical sketch ensemble. They currently have 133k subscribers.