Bio


A recipient of multiple awards for excellence, including national and regional Emmy nominations, Mark's work has appeared across Stanford platforms, on most major broadcast networks, in the digital editions of publications such as the New York Times and the Washington Post, and has premiered at a variety of international film festivals including Venice, Toronto and SXSW.

Current Role at Stanford


Mark makes documentaries that tell the stories of scientists, physicians, and thought leaders who are undertaking some of the most formidable challenges facing humanity.

Honors & Awards


  • National Emmy Nomination - News & Documentary - New Approaches - Arts, Lifestyle, Culture, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, National News and Documentary Awards (2016)
  • CASE Circle of Excellence Gold Award - Long Form Documentary, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (2016)
  • Webby Honoree - Documentary, Individual Episode, International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (2016)
  • CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze Award - Long Form Documentary, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (2018)
  • Regional Emmy Nomination - Outstanding Achievement - Health, Science, Environment Feature Story, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Northern California Region (2018)
  • Regional Emmy Nomination - Outstanding Achievement - Video Journalist, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Northern California Region (2018)
  • Regional Emmy Nomination - Outstanding Achievement - Health, Science, Environment Feature Story, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Northern California Region (2016)
  • AAMC Award for Excellence - Electronic Communications: Video, Association of American Medical Colleges (2024)

Professional Affiliations and Activities


  • Member, Directors Guild of America (1998 - Present)
  • Member, Writers Guild of America (2001 - Present)