Mark Roberts(VI)
- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Director
Mark Roberts has been in the entertainment business for over 30 years. He is a first-generation Mexican American Film and Television producer with a passion for telling stories that give voice to diverse groups.
Most recently Roberts teamed up with Mario Lopez to produce The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia for Netflix (2 seasons) and Steppin' into the Holiday for Lifetime Television to premiere in their holiday 2022 line-up.
Roberts was also recruited to add his creative touch as Executive Producer and show-runner of Mexico's Next Top Model in its fifth season on Sony's premier international channels. The series was produced in Mexico City and Los Angeles under Roberts' bilingual leadership.
At ITV Studios America, Roberts was tasked with developing and show-running unscripted series and pilots, which resulted in series sales of My Ride Rules for Speed Channel and Ghostly Lovers for Travel Channel.
Roberts' film work includes Water and Power, a critically acclaimed movie based on the Mark Taper Forum theatrical production, by writer-director Richard Montoya of the legendary comedy troupe Culture Clash. A Sundance Film Festival alumni, Roberts was also responsible for Strangers With Candy the Movie, written and starring friends Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello. The film was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festiva in 2005.
Earlier in his career, Roberts launched Roberts David Films with producer/director Lorena David and produced over a dozen films including The Cover-Up with Gabriel Mann and Eliza Dushku, Danika with Marisa Tomei and Poor White Trash. Prior to that, Roberts built a sought- after casting company for television and film series, specials and live events.
Roberts' recent highlights are the documentary about the life of Painter/Activist Carlos Almaraz, Carlos Almaraz / Playing With Fire (Netflix), Love and Betrayal (Amazon) He is also in post production on "Meet Me Next Christmas" for Netflix starring and featuring music by PENTATONIX, written by Camilla Rubis and Molly Halderman and last years Holiday in Santa Fe.
Roberts is also host of the fun and informative Film Hustlers podcast which focuses on the film and television business. Roberts and Co-Host Rod "Tuddy" Rinks (aspiring filmmaker) interview industry pros and explore their journey from humble beginnings to the highest levels of the film and television business
Most recently Roberts teamed up with Mario Lopez to produce The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia for Netflix (2 seasons) and Steppin' into the Holiday for Lifetime Television to premiere in their holiday 2022 line-up.
Roberts was also recruited to add his creative touch as Executive Producer and show-runner of Mexico's Next Top Model in its fifth season on Sony's premier international channels. The series was produced in Mexico City and Los Angeles under Roberts' bilingual leadership.
At ITV Studios America, Roberts was tasked with developing and show-running unscripted series and pilots, which resulted in series sales of My Ride Rules for Speed Channel and Ghostly Lovers for Travel Channel.
Roberts' film work includes Water and Power, a critically acclaimed movie based on the Mark Taper Forum theatrical production, by writer-director Richard Montoya of the legendary comedy troupe Culture Clash. A Sundance Film Festival alumni, Roberts was also responsible for Strangers With Candy the Movie, written and starring friends Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello. The film was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festiva in 2005.
Earlier in his career, Roberts launched Roberts David Films with producer/director Lorena David and produced over a dozen films including The Cover-Up with Gabriel Mann and Eliza Dushku, Danika with Marisa Tomei and Poor White Trash. Prior to that, Roberts built a sought- after casting company for television and film series, specials and live events.
Roberts' recent highlights are the documentary about the life of Painter/Activist Carlos Almaraz, Carlos Almaraz / Playing With Fire (Netflix), Love and Betrayal (Amazon) He is also in post production on "Meet Me Next Christmas" for Netflix starring and featuring music by PENTATONIX, written by Camilla Rubis and Molly Halderman and last years Holiday in Santa Fe.
Roberts is also host of the fun and informative Film Hustlers podcast which focuses on the film and television business. Roberts and Co-Host Rod "Tuddy" Rinks (aspiring filmmaker) interview industry pros and explore their journey from humble beginnings to the highest levels of the film and television business
