Film Big D

Mark D. Hodge
Professional Experience

Location Manager; Dallas, Texas 2000 to Present
Spilt Milk – Feature Film
The Final – Feature Film
Exposed – Web Series WB Network
Tribute to Big Red – Feature Film
Rain – Feature Film
Night of the White Pants – Feature Film
Hate Crime – Feature Film
Mad, Bad – Feature Film
Pendulum – Feature Film;

Various television commercials

• Organized, managed and budgeted for feature films with operating budgets ranging from $300,000 to over $5,000,000

• Facilitated communications with area property owners for use of location for film activities

Location Coordinator; Dallas, Texas 2006 to 2007

Prison Break - 2nd Season, 20th Century Fox

• Prepared and negotiated contracts with location site owners.

• Managed public relations activities between film crew and area property owners.

• Supervised and trained individuals to find and secure location film sites.

• Created and implemented digital presentations for Directors and Producers on all prospective locations.

1st Assistant Director/Co-Producer; Dallas, Texas 2005
Bad Ass – Television Series
Foreign Soil – Feature Film
Serum – Feature Film
Mad, Bad – Feature Film

• Executed project plan according to budget and timeline expectations. Oversaw budget performance.

• Managed the on-set operation scheduling to perform on time and on budget.

• Supported the Film Director with all administration of the crew and supporting organizations.

• Solicited and secured project funding.

• Develop and managed project timeline and activities from inception to completion.

The Hitman – CBS Movie of the Week

• Coordinated pre and post production for location sites to include parking, catering and holding areas for more than 400 crew and extras as well as production trucks and cars.

• Worked closely with city officials, including Special Events, Fire and Police Departments to ensure compliance.