TV Director and Producer Mark Burley

"Don’t get into this business unless you are totally, absolutely enamored and passionate about it.” -Mark A. Burley

Happy Tuesday, everyone!This week, we dive deep into the world of Television with  Mark A. Burley, a four time Emmy nominated producer and director. 

A veteran of television, he was born in Berlin and was raised in London. 

He discovered his love for narrative storytelling in university at Bristol, and moved to LA in his 20s to pursue the film business. There was a slight detour, however, and he dabbled in advertising before finding his way into commercials.

He worked for many years as an assistant director and quickly got into the DGA. For a good chunk of his career, he also worked as a UPM (unit production manager), which is what I often do on sets. 

His path eventually crossed with writer/producer/show creator Jenji Kohan, and he’s been a part of her ecosystem since Weeds in 2005. 

He’s produced and directed on Glow, Orange Is The New Black, Murder, She Wrote and Simon & Simon. He has also worked on a number of TV movies of the week including Mrs. Santa Claus (1996) and Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes (1990).Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this week’s episode!

We also discuss how Netflix changed the game for storytellers worldwide and patience…something that I am constantly working on.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.

Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this week’s episode!

Beijos,Caca