ABOUT

Mark Mainguy - Bio

At 20, Mark opened his first photo studio and quickly became a staple photographer for magazines domestically and abroad. Mark has photographed hundreds of magazine covers, fashion editorials, as well as Ad campaigns. 

Mark then transitioned to directing television commercials. Represented by Radke, Steam, and Partners Films, Mark has directed over 300 television commercials worldwide. He was a finalist at Cannes, won a gold at the London International Awards as well as a Clio in the US.

In longer formats, Marks comedy short films 'Fat Kid', and  ‘Pizza Shop'  screened at Sundance and Cannes.  He directed a CBC Pilot starring Samantha Bee, as well as the Jon Dore and Ron James Shows.

On the dramatic side,  He directed all eight one hour episodes of the drama-doc hybrid “American Lawmen” , as well as over 50 episodes of the Nat Geo/Disney Series "Mayday".

These days, Mark goes back and forth between tv series and commercial work. His knowledge of lensing, lighting, talent direction, comedy and drama ... make him an asset on any project.