Mark Middlewick has directed commercials for agencies and brands both locally and abroad, including Liberty, Facebook, Ikea, HSBC, Absa and Grants.
With a distinct eye for idiosyncratic, cinematic storytelling he possesses a knack for drawing out memorable performances from actors thanks to his manipulative Machiavellian techniques.
He’s a filmmaker at heart and his short films have played all over the globe. Mark has even directed Oscar Winning actor Adrien Brody in “The Mascot”, which was produced by Dana Brunetti of Trigger Street Productions.
Accolades:
Winner - Gold Loerie Award for Online Content (2017)
Winner – Focus Features Africa First Shot Film Program (2012)
Nomination – Most Beautiful Object In South Africa (2014)
Selected - Durban Talents (2014)
Selected - Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans (2015)
Winner – Jameson First Shot Competition (2015)
Selected – Superbalist 100
Selected - Berlinale Talents (2017)
‘THE MASCOT’
(Ineligible for film festivals)
Jameson First Short Competition
Vimeo Staff Pick 2015
‘SECURITY’ Awards & Screening Information
Produced as part of the Africa First Short Film Program sponsored by international production company Focus Features
Africa International Film Festival 2013 – Official Selection
Afry Kamera African Film Festival 2014 – Official Selection
Cap Spartel Film Festival 2015 – Official Selection
Colors Of The Nile International Film Festival 2014 – Official Selection
Cordoba African Film Festival 2014 – Official Selection
Holly Shorts Film Festival 2014 – Official Selection
Jozi International Film Festival 2014 – Best Short Film
London Film Festival 2013 – Official Selection
Mzansi Independent Short Film Festival 2014 – Best Short Film
Newport Beach Film Festival 2015 – Official Selection
Seattle International Film Festival 2014 – Official Selection
Shnit International Film Festival 2014 – Official Selection
Silwerskerm Film Festival 2014 – Official Selection
South African Film & Television Awards 2015 – Best Short Film Nomination