Mark is a Creative Executive at Lin Pictures, where he focuses on bringing in new projects and finding new talent. Mark is co-producing the following movies at Warner Bros.: a remake of THE BODYGUARD; an ACME movie based on Looney Tunes' ACME factory; THE KARMA COALITION, which is a sci-fi thriller based on an original script by Shawn Christensen; and SPY HUNTER, based on the popular Midway videogames. Mark is also developing numerous other projects in both features and TV.
Mark grew up in London where he received his BA in Graphic Design from Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design. While at college, he worked as a freelance photographer and writer in the action sports industry for publications such as London's Sunday Times, Onboard, Document Snowboard and White Lines amongst others. Upon graduating college, Mark spent 3 months in New Zealand directing a snowboard mockumentary 'KRANK!' for outerwear company Helly Hansen. In 2006, Mark packed his bags and moved to LA and directed web content for Nike and other clients before joining Lin Pictures to pursue a career in film development and production.
Mark was born in London and has lived in New York, Cologne and the Alps. He can speak fluent German if held at gunpoint.
His photography can be seen at www.markbauch.com
Childhood ambition: Race car driver (one day…)
Fondest memory: Far too many to pick just one, although the Nike Seagle tour was hard to beat. Especially finding a ropeswing in Whiskeytown which was pretty awesome!
Soundtrack: Guns N' Roses- It's So Easy, The Rolling Stones- Live With Me, Depeche Mode- Enjoy the Silence, Billy Idol- White Wedding
Retreat: Nature
Wildest dream: Getting paid to do what I love
Proudest moment: Getting into Central Saint Martins. My first eagle felt pretty good too
Biggest challenge: Getting reality to match up with my expectations
Alarm clock: Too early
Perfect day: Head high waves with no crowds, shooting in the low 80's on a sunny day, thigh high first tracks and bluebird
First job: Snowboard photographer
Indulgence: Premium gas and Kodak TriX
Last purchase: A whip which gives me a daily dose of thrills and joy
Favorite movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Big Lebowski, Point Break, Barry Lyndon, Full Metal Jacket, Withnail and I, Yeah Right!, LAME, Michael Clayton, Fletch
Inspiration: Sebastiao Salgado, Tiger Woods (the golfer, not the philanderer), Rick Rubin, the Coen brothers & skateboarding
My life: Music, sport, friends and family