Mark Freeman - Video Content Producer

Mark Freeman

Senior Content Producer and Development Executive | Executive Producer | Branded/Unscripted/Lifestyle/Scripted Content | Studio & Field Production | Launching Streaming Channels and Start-ups

I’m currently writing, producing and directing branded content (Freelance) for Brandstar Studios branded entertainment series: Designing Spaces, Inside the Blueprint and Military Makeover: Operation Career. As such I’ve been ideating with such recognizable brands as Verizon, Diamond Crystal Salt, Envoy Airlines and Samsung.

I was previously employed as a Freelance Post Producer for Roku/This Old House Productions (TOH) streamer: Makers Channel. I also Consulted (Development & Production) for a new streamer: CAMPNOVA TV.

I was hired as a Supervising Producer for Trusted Media Brands/Jukin Media in 2022, where I produced/developed content for their streaming channels: Fail Army, The Pet Collective, People Are Awesome and At Home with Family Handyman.

In 2021, I was employed as a Development Producer (Freelance) for A+E’s in-house production entity, Category 6. I also Freelance Produced on such diverse series as Panic 911 (A+E), Ben’s Workshop (HGTV), Flipping the South (A&E), Food Paradise (Food Network) and Relative Justice (Syndication).

I joined Brandstar Studios in 2018, as a Writer/Producer/Director on their branded entertainment series: Designing Spaces, Inside the Blueprint and Military Makeover: Operation Career. As such I ideated with such recognizable brands as Quicken Loans, Owens-Corning, Volvo, Pennzoil and Ricoh. I also oversaw development of original branded series, and write, directed and produced sizzles.

In 2015, I became the VP of Development at Indigo Films, where I oversaw the development of 25+ original concepts for both cable and digital networks (ex: Nat Geo, Animal Planet, ID, HGTV, Travel Channel).

I became the Executive Producer of series at Veria Living Network in 2012. I was responsible for the development and production of many of the original Health & Wellness series (Studio, Field & Digital), such as Rock Your Yoga, Peggy K’s Kitchen Cures, A Model Guru, Veria’s Top 10, Health Soup, and The Lisa Oz Show. I was promoted to VP of Original Programming, in the Fall of 2013.

I joined the Game Show Network (GSN) in 2010 as an Executive Director of Original Programming and Development and oversaw all aspects of production and coverage of such GSN programs as Baggage (w/Jerry Springer), Lingo (w/Bill Engvall) and High Stakes Poker (w/Norm MacDonald). I also developed new relationships with agents & production companies and brought in a number of well-received projects.

I was hired as the Director of Programming for the Fine Living Network (FLN) in 2006 and was responsible for development/production of all original series. Some of the well-received series and specials were the New York Emmy nominated series: Closet Cases, Shopping with Chefs and Wingman, as well as a number of successful “RePacks” such as Bodacious BBQ’s and X-Treme X-Mas Decorations.

I was promoted to Vice President at Fine Living in 2009, where my additional responsibilities included integrating brands like Walt Disney, Purina and Westin Hotels into Fine Living’s series/specials, evaluating programs for licensing and acquisition, as well as coordinating show support with Ad Sales, PR and Marketing.

Prior to joining the Fine Living team, Mark was a producer working on such diverse series as America’s Next Top Model, Punk’d, Dr. Phil, Tough Crowd w/Colin Quinn, Battle of the Network Reality Stars, The Howard Stern Radio Show (CBS) and Access Hollywood.

I graduated from the State University of New York at Purchase with a BA in English Literature.