Biography
Mark Earl Burman is the founder and CEO of independent motion production and financing company, ADME Studios. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mark has produced over 33 films throughout his 25-year career as a producer, writer and director. He began his career as an assistant to Norman Lear, the producer of 'All in the Family,' and, 'The Jeffersons.' He also worked as an assistant on the television show, 'Cheers,' where he learned the fundamentals of the craft. Most recently, Mark produced the film,'Dog Eat Dog,' starring Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe, directed by Paul Schrader. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on the prestigious, Director's Fortnight. Shortly after, he directed the acclaimed documentary, 'South Bureau Homicide,' that premiered at the St. Louis International Film Festival. The documentary focuses on the relationship between South LA residents and LAPD's Criminal Gang Homicide Division.
In addition to his success in the motion picture industry, Mark is a community leader with a passion for charity and civic duty. Mark serves as an LA County Commissioner on the Los Angeles County Board of Local Governmental Services. From 2013 to 2016 he held the position of chairman. Mark serves on the board of directors for the charity, 'A New Way of Life,' serving as treasurer. Started in 1998 by Susan Burton, ANWOL is dedicated to helping women, families, and communities heal from the life-altering experiences of incarceration. Prior to holding this position, Mark served on the board of directors for charities such as School on Wheels, Arnold Schwarzenegger's Foundation After-School All-Stars, and the corporate advisory committee for LACMA.
As a lifelong cinema aficionado, Mark continues to be a student of the art of filmmaking, constantly striving to hone his craft by studying the motion pictures of Hollywood's greatest filmmakers. The films that have influenced him the most are, Lawrence of Arabia, Apocalypse Now, and Seven Samurai. In his limited free time, Mark enjoys travel and adventure, having been to over 40 countries. Whether he's living with the local tribes of Papua New Guinea, crossing the Australian Outback by camel, or embedding with African Union in Mogadishu, it is clear that Mark is not short on culture and experience. He is also a devout fan of Formula One racing and a fan of Scuderia Ferrari. With his eyes on the horizon, Mark strives for excellence in the creation of great motion pictures that redefine the genre of dramatic action cinema.
