Mark Bedell

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Freelance Writer/Stunt Coordinator/Art Director/ @ Saco, ME, US
Saco, ME, US
Mark Bedell's Location
Saco, Maine, United States, United States
About Mark Bedell

I have written many projects from children's programing to edutainment to medical documentaries to historical dramas... even one cooking show pilot! I write for hire. Contact me with a project you need written. I'm an avid and detailed researcher playwright and screenwriter in many genres. I have Installed and Managed and/or Show Captained world class stunt shows for Mirage Entertainment, Water Ski Shows Inc., Action Entertainment and much much more!I handle everything from concept, script, design, construction, installation, direction, stunt coordination, actor training and show management. I have world-class contacts in every area who help to guide my creations. Cirque riggers, acrobats, costumers, scenic artists, special FX installers, illusionists, pyrotechnic professionals... when I consult... it's only with the top professionals in the world.Specialties: Themed Entertainment, Family Entertainment, Stunt Shows (Fight based and Cirque based) Teaching/Training actors to fight safely and dynamically with and without weapons. Any style, any period. Hand-and-rod Puppetry, Mask-Making, Children's programming, Edutainment both LIVE and TV/DVD.

Mark Bedell's Current Company Details
All Production & Entertainment Services

All Production & Entertainment Services

Freelance Writer/Stunt Coordinator/Art Director/
Saco, ME, US
Mark Bedell Work Experience Details
  • All Production & Entertainment Services
    All Production & Entertainment Services
    Saco, Me, Us
  • All Production & Entertainment Services
    Business Owner
    All Production & Entertainment Services Jan 2017 - Present
    Since 1981 I have been involved in literally all aspects of entertainment, theatre, film, industrials, commercials, television, live stunt shows, amusement parks, educational programming, documentaries, "reality" tv, magic shows, clown shows, circus... Everything from birthday party shows to multi-million dollar stunt shows. Everything from web series' to major motion pictures. I am a producer, researcher, writer, designer, builder, director, technician and more.My variety of experience enables me to keep "issues" from arising in a production of any kind... I can also solve "issues" that arise. I can conceptualize and create a smooth operating production, or I can "fix" an already existing "broken" production.www.Fight-Director.org(There will be a new URL soon)
  • Maine Academy Of Staged Combat
    Owner
    Maine Academy Of Staged Combat Oct 2006 - Present
    www.MaineAcademyofStagedCombat.org
  • Maine Academy Of Staged Combat
    Owner, Fight/Weapons Trainer, Director
    Maine Academy Of Staged Combat Oct 2006 - Present
    Multi Award Winning Company serving the Staged Combat needs of Northern New England since 2006. Theatre, Musical Theatre, Action Films, Television, Documentaries, Opera, Universities, High Schools.www.MaineAcademyofStagedCombat.org
  • Maine Academy Of Staged Combat
    Owner/Fight Instructor
    Maine Academy Of Staged Combat Oct 2009 - Present
    Classes taught throughout the year. We also handle the staged violence needs of theatres, theme parks and film/video production companies around the country. www.Fight-Director.org.
  • Action Point Entertainment
    Show Writer/Talent Director
    Action Point Entertainment Jun 2012 - Present
    See www.ActionPointEntertainment.com
  • Hollywood Stuntmen'S Hall Of Fame
    Board Of Advisors
    Hollywood Stuntmen'S Hall Of Fame Jul 2010 - Present
  • Groff Films, Inc.
    Stunt/Weapons/Fx Coordinator
    Groff Films, Inc. 1986 - Present
    I worked on Reggie's local TV commercials back in the mid-late 80s. I worked on his children's television show pilot SPELL BOOK, a whole bunch of corporate videos and a few more TV commercials in the 90s. In the 2000s, I worked on his self-defense video, his martial arts-based aerobics video, a national TV commercial, several national infomercials, and his Reality TV show pilot. 2018 now, and I'm still adding to this: More infomercials, more television commercials, more industrials... and as of 2017, I've added a new skill... I've been handling film-to-digital-video transfers for Groff Films as well.
  • Freelance
    Director/Fight Director/Stunt Coordinator/Producer/Etc...
    Freelance 1985 - Present
    See printable PDF resumes at www.Fight-Director.org and click on resumes.
  • Lone Wolf Documentary Group
    Stunt/Weapons/Effects Coordinator
    Lone Wolf Documentary Group Sep 2006 - Sep 2016
    South Portland, Me, Us
    2006 I Stunt coordinated one segment and Weapons/FX coordinated another segment of the History Channel pilot, "NO JAIL CAN HOLD ME". I also performed one stunt.2007 I was the Battle Scene Consultant on the History Channel's "GOD vs SATAN".2008 I Effects consulted on two episodes of "UnderWater Universe".2009 I was the Art Director and Effects Coordinator for a National Geographic Documentary called "DIRTY BOMB". I also did a cameo as the "bomber". My team handled all fire, smoke, ash, rubble, damaged cars, breaking glass, the BOMB itself, reenacting the making of a radioactive powder, gas masks... much more.2013 I was a casting assistant, weapons consultant and armorer for Lone Wolf's JFK Assassination documentary for NOVA.2016 I ran the effects team for the National Geographic/PBS special: 911 Inside the Pentagon. My team handled all fire, smoke, rubble and safety for the shoot, and I performed one stunt.More to come!
  • Phantom Knight Productions
    Entertainment Supervisor
    Phantom Knight Productions Sep 2011 - Sep 2015
    I handle entertainment needs from concept on up. Family Entertainment, Stunt Shows, Green Screen Attractions, Themed Entertainment, etc... To learn more about Phantom Knight Productions please visit: www.PhantomKnightProductions.com.
  • Mirage Entertainment
    Show Captain/Fight Captain/Performer
    Mirage Entertainment Oct 2012 - Feb 2013
    4 1/2 hour interactive Pirate show with stunts, fights, pyro, a REAL pirate ship, sharks, stingrays and a lobster dinner... IN the Caribbean! I was the original Show Captain, the Fight Captain, One of the Choreographers... and I played the original Captain (for the installation) and I aided with the safty rigging.
  • Exclusive Events, Inc.
    Scenic Carpenter
    Exclusive Events, Inc. Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
    I only worked there for three months. I built a lot of very cool things including a GIANT two-sided wood and plexi rolling gun case for the NRA Convention in St. Loius in 2012. Then the company was forced to lay off 9 out of its 14 employees... D'oh!
  • Dolly Parton'S Pirates Voyage
    Show Manager/Fight Captain
    Dolly Parton'S Pirates Voyage Dec 2010 - Jan 2012
    I was in charge of the performers, technicians, safety checks, quality control, fight training, payroll, first aid/safety protocol, schedules, SCUBA gear, stunt equipment and I played the lead roll 2 days a week (in peak season 2 days a week translates to 8 shows a week!) for the installation and entire 1st season of PIRATES VOYAGE. I was offered a 2nd contract but family responsibilities brought me back to St. Louis.
  • Action Entertainment International
    Artistic Director/Fight Director/Weapons Master
    Action Entertainment International Feb 2010 - Oct 2010
    Us
    Concieved, wrote, produced two Wild West Stunt Shows in Minnesota. THE WILEY WEST STUNT SHOW was a comic rip-roaringly funny show for family audiences.THE BREEZY BELL STUNT SHOW was created to entertain TWO decks of the paddle boat Breezy Bell. Funny, innovative and fight-filled.
  • The S.A.F.E. Team (Stunts, Animals, Firearms, Effects)
    Owner/Coordinator
    The S.A.F.E. Team (Stunts, Animals, Firearms, Effects) Jun 2002 - Sep 2007
    www.imdb.com and type in Mark Bedell
  • Universal Studios Hollywood
    Stunt Performer (Live Stunt Shows)
    Universal Studios Hollywood Jan 2004 - Sep 2006
    Universal City, Ca, Us
    Played T-1000 in TERMINATOR 2-3DTested stunts for FEAR FACTOR LIVE.
  • Bunim-Murray Productions
    Weapons Coordinator
    Bunim-Murray Productions May 2006 - Aug 2006
    Weapons Coordinator for SPIKE TVs reality show "MURDER". I did the pilot and was asked back for the series but was previously booked 3,000 miles away... D'oh!
  • Black Entertainment Television (Remixed)
    Master Carpenter
    Black Entertainment Television (Remixed) 2005 - 2006
    New York, Us
    Master Carpenter... SIX seperate full size TV sets each week! One of the toughest jobs I've ever had.
  • Our Happy Child Productions, Llc
    Master Puppeteer/Suit Performer/Animatronics Crew Foreman
    Our Happy Child Productions, Llc 2003 - 2006
    I've worked three out of three episodes of a multi-award winning children's home DVD series THE WHEELS ON THE BUS (www.TheWheelsontheBusVideo.com)I'm the body for a 7 ft tall animatronic green dragon (voiced by Roger Daltry). I am also the lead puppeteer and I run all the other puppeteers. I also run the animatronics/suit maintenance crew. We haven't shot since Oct of 2006 but I'm looking forward to the next episode!
  • Krackjerjack Theatre. Co
    Owner/Artistic Director
    Krackjerjack Theatre. Co Aug 1988 - Jun 2002
    http://www.KrackerjackTheatre.com

Mark Bedell Skills

Theatre Film Entertainment Feature Films Stage Acting Television Commercials Drama Video Film Production Video Production Musical Theatre Performing Arts Stage Management Comedy Casting Documentaries Creative Writing Screenwriting Stage Combat Singing Stunts Voice Acting Writing Event Management Teaching Plays Physical Theatre Production Advertising Physical Comedy Special Effects Festivals Lighting Puppetry Shakespeare Live Shows Broadcast Television Production Word Arts Microsoft Office Research Documentary Script Production Management Special Events Excel

Mark Bedell Education Details

  • Fork Union Military Academy
    Fork Union Military Academy

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