CEO/Producer/Writer Mark Byers has produced or directed numerous independent feature motion pictures (Deception, The Treatment, Dream Parlor, Criminal Act), written 28 feature screenplays (Watch the S ...Show More
CEO/Producer/Writer Mark Byers has produced or directed numerous independent feature motion pictures (Deception, The Treatment, Dream Parlor, Criminal Act), written 28 feature screenplays (Watch the Skies, China Knight, Slow Boat to China), and written and produced numerous television programs and specials (The Price of Freedom, Home Base, Hands of Mercy, More than the Music).Byers made his name in Asian co-production circles with the critically acclaimed box office success, Gua Sha, and the hit Hong Kong actioner Dragon Squad, and has followed those with an international mix of both live-action and animated projects. Byers has been actively involved in setting up international co-finance and co-production relationships with partners in Hong Kong, China, Korea, and India.Byers has long been involved in the Asian animation industry, with a special focus on China, participating in animated films, television series, and new media, and developing animation projects with major international partners.On the publishing front, Byers serves as consultant to a number of global publishing companies in Asia and North America, coordinating new projects and developing co-publishing relationships. His specialty is graphic novels, creating new works, co-publishing, and rights management for animation and live-action adaptations. Hide
