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Probably one of the most awesome days I've had in a long time. Went to the Mark Gantt workshop and feel totally rejuvenated.
- Heath V.

Fantastic and inspiring workshop led by Mark Gantt of web hit "The Bannen Way." This seminar rocked!!!!Highly recommend getting the DVD of this seminar when it comes out. He lays out how they did it and much more. Really valuable - Thanks Mark for making this so affordable and practical. You walk the talk.
- Roz C.

Wow. Thanks for the inspiring, overwhelming, fabulous seminar yesterday...ahhhh...so much to do...start with write down what I want to do...no, really, do it...
- Kady D.

Just wanted to thank you for having your "create your own career" seminar.  It was a tremendous help & after asking for help (I think you mentioned that) I've already had a meeting about my project.  Great stuff and great give on your part. You really fucking inspire me.  Thanks man!
- Scott A.

Industry Leaders Speak

Mark has that rare quality of being able to lead and inspire a crew while balancing many hats including, writing, executive producing and starring in a large production.
- Eric Berger, Senior VP Digital Networks, Sony Pictures Television

Mark Gantt is an example of not waiting for someone to tell you it is O.K. to do something. He believed in their vision and found a way to execute brilliantly.
- Amber J. Lawson, Comedy Publisher - Babelgum.com

While our network did not pick up the show, we continue to applaud how Mark and team raised the bar in terms of production values, talent and distribution in the nascent digital arena from the first pitch to the finished product.
- Cameron Death, VP Digital Content – NBC Universal

Mark didn’t sit back waiting for something to happen for him. He took the initiative, developed his own vehicle, and was very creative in figuring out how to get it financed, marketed and distributed.
- Larry Tanz, President - Vuguru

PAST WORKSHOP DETAILS

STREAMY AWARD WINNER MARK GANTT PRESENTS WORKSHOP

“TAKE ACTION! – A WEB SERIES WORKSHOP”

The Six Hour Event Will Showcase The Success of One of the Biggest Web TV Series “The Bannen Way” from Conception to Distribution

TAKE ACTION - A KICK-ASS WEB SERIES WORKSHOP - in this workshop I'll be sharing how we created The Bannen Way and give you the tools needed to create your own series. The daylong class will cover the gamut of web entertainment topics like “Producing for the Web,” Monetizing Your Content” and “Benefits of Pitch Website.”

STREAMY AWARD WINNING actor, director, writer and producer MARK GANTT presents a down and dirty web series workshop. In this one day event, Gantt will speak about the practical details of developing and producing online content. You’ll learn the nuts and bolts of creating a hit web series from concept to distribution. Check out Workshop Site.

An industry leader, Gantt received international success with his series THE BANNEN WAY, which he produced, co-wrote and stars.  Financed by Sony Pictures Television’s Crackle distribution arm, this unique Web Series/Feature Film, has broken records with more than 14 million views, 4 Streamy Awards including Best Actor (Mark), Best Drama, Best Director and was nominated for 2 Webby Awards.  Due to its vast success, Sony Pictures Television is currently developing the project into a TV series.

Gantt recently completed filming a guest appearance on the web's longest-running branded comedy series, THE TEMP LIFE, produced by NY-based CJP Digital Media and premiering December 13th on My Damn Channel.  Next, Gantt will go behind the camera to Direct Eddie McClintock (Warehouse 13), Jaime Murray(Dexter) and Shannen Doherty (90210 and Charmed) in two of seven episodes the Branded Web Series, Suite 7, which premieres on Dec 17th on MyLifetime.com.

FEATURED VIDEO

Blog Post - IF YOU BUILD IT, HE WILL COME

I guess it's usually misquoted, people usually say, "If you build it, they will come." But in Field Of Dreams, Kevin Costner's character hears "If you build it, HE will come." I guess, in a way, it actually works the way it was said originally. I'm realizing that I am a BRAND, a BUSINESS. I'm no longer just an actor with a 'B' job. I think as artists, it's hard to think of us as a business and well, to even think with a business mind. I just overheard a make-up artist on set say she'd never worked in an office. She said that the joke with her fellow Emory classmates is they're not good at math. "That's why I date Jewish men so they can figure out the tip." But what I heard was, that she's an artist, she doesn't do the 'business thing' it's not her strength. I also saw a tweet from Felicia Day today, mentioning digging up W-9's and getting credit reports and that the business stuff takes longer than the creative at times. I'm rambling a bit, there's a lot of stuff rolling around in my head lately.

One of my teachers, Richard Lawson talks about the misconception of an actor and as a character. He'd take two tapes (before digitally recording critiques at The Beverly Hills Playhouse) and hold them up. He'd say, "This is you as the actor, this is you as the character. They look identical, but they are different. You have to learn to let that character go. You created it, put it out there and now it's done." I took that literally and said, well my 'acting career' is that over there, disconnected from me, Mark, the person.


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Gantt Calendar of Events

FEBRUARY 4TH
First season of new digital series THE INN launches. Created by Steve Silvmeran and stars Crystal Chappell and myself. I come towards the end of this season.

FEBRUARY 1-4
Shooting great film with Joe Penna again. Very excited about this project!

JANUARY 19 - 20
Shooting pilot presentation for new digital series WHOA! Created by Scott Richter, starring Linda Blair and myself!

JANUARY 12
Shooting scenes from new feature film FINDING CALI

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DECEMBER 2
DONOR selected as part of the Unofficial GOOGLE+ Film Festival
Alexis Boozer wins Best Overall Actress
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DECEMBER 2012
Begin shooting new digital series THE INN opposite Crystal Chappell (Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light, Venice the series)
Created by Steven Silverman (Pretty The Series)

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NOVEMBER 12
New series MERIDIAN premiers on FOURTH WALL Studio's RIDESTV and on MYSTERY GUITAR MAN'S YouTube channel - November 20th.

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NOVEMBER 8-10
First Glance Film Festival - Philadelphia
I won BEST DIRECTOR for DONOR!

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NOVEMBER 6-7
Speaking at the 2nd Annual

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OCTOBER 2012
Shooting new TV Series BLUFF in Calgary, Alberta created by Jewelle Colwell

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SEPTEMBER 29
Shooting new series MERIDIAN by Joe Penna (MysteryGuitarMan) with Orlando Jones. Yeah I'm playing that douchy office manager.

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SEPTEMBER 8-10
Producing new online series
Created and Executive Produced by Sybil Temtchine & Steve Peros
Directed by Perry Andelin Blake
Executive Produced by Mark Gantt
Starring: Sybil Temtchine, Dennis Dugan, Frank Coraci, Eric Avari, Gwendolyn Yeo, Mark Gantt, Brianne Davis and Michael Lerner

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JULY 15
Completed shooting Pilot Presentation THE PROGRAM that I produced and starred in.
Created by Matt Lutz, Directed by Dylan Mulick
With Robert Forster, Kate Siegel and Brett Fliesher

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APRIL 28-29
Shooting project with web funny man Jon Lajoie and Roddy Piper (one of the nicest guys I've met) - Check Roddy Piper and Jon Lajoie's site.

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APRIL 17
Attending AMONG FRIENDS screening at Universal City

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APRIL 9
Shannen Doherty honored for Best Individual Performance from the 2012 Webby Awards in the SUITE 7 episode "Company" that Mark directed. Episode was written by Yuri Baranovsky and stars Shannen and Wilson Cleveland.

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APRIL 1
DONOR - directed by Mark Gantt WINS "Best of the Fest" Award at INDIE CINEMA SERIES FESTIVAL


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MARCH 24
Short film I directed DONOR screens at BEVERLY HILLS SHORTS FEST
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FEBRUARY 20
SECRET PROJECT REVEALED - I'm shooting HUNGER GAMES fan film STAR SQUAD playing Dr. Aurelius.

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FEBRUARY 4
Shooting a few episodes of new digital series.

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