Mark Nickelsburg is a tall mammal whose work has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, Canal+, at top festivals like Just for Laughs, on streaming services and networks worldwide, and the Super Bowl.
His comedic instincts began as an editor, cutting national campaigns from an early age despite child labor laws. The very first film he wrote and directed, 'Expiration,' was featured at SXSW, and landed Mark in the annual shoot Directors issue.
Top talent who now refer to Mark as their ‘very best friend ever’ are Kevin Hart, Samuel L Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart, Peyton Manning, Jimmy O. Yang, Bobby Moynihan, among others. Known for directing hilarious performances, Mark is equally comfortable directing A-list stars, seasoned actors, and helping first-time talent find truth in their performances.
Mark has won multiple Clios, Addys, and numerous awards across a diverse body of work - his second film, 'Harry Grows Up,' won over twenty-five awards alone and was distributed worldwide in over a dozen languages.
Mark’s working style is relentless in making every project its very best while cultivating a collaborative, playful, and supportive environment on set. Which is a fancy way of saying he works hard and he’s nice.
When he's not traveling for shoots, he lives in northern Manhattan with his wife and his most challenging audience, their two boys, who are effortlessly funnier than any of Mark's scripts.