Mark Solley Portfolio

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                                                                                 Mark Solley          Executive  Producer and Director

Mark is an energetic seasoned production professional with expertise in almost every discipline of video production. He has a proven record of success creating multiple block buster Infomercials and marketing videos that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars in sales.Mark prides himself on creating programs that reach out to both young and old. He enjoys looking for creative approaches to projects to bring fresh dynamics to the content he creates.
In 1985, Solley formed a production company in California and began producing television commercials and industrials for major clients including Mattel, TRW, GTE, Carl’s Jr., and McDonalds. He also worked on several feature films as a 2nd unit director, production manager, and associate producer. From 1992 to 1997, his company was producing exclusively for Maui Productions, the major producer of infomercials for Regal Communications Corp., one of the world’s largest infomercial companies. He was contracted in 1997 by the Media Group and relocated his company to the east coast, moving into the heart of New York City. 
At the Media Group he was in charge of half-hour infomercials, direct response spots, network commercials, as well as point-of-sale and live on-air presentations for both QVC and The Home Shopping Network. While there, here was responsible for some of the top grossing shows of all time, including The PowerWash, EZ Krunch, Duralube, Glo Shield and many more. In 2006-2007, Solley produced a program for The Bean, which was in the top 10 infomercials for that year. He has worked with celebrities such as Loretta Swift, Faye Dunaway, and Florence Henderson. Solley is the winner of several Jordan Whitney awards, including for best infomercial and twice for Director of the Year. His shows have grossed an excess of 500 million dollars. Apart from producing commercial, and corporate  programming, Mark is also the producer and director of two upcoming reality shows, Sunset Spin, and High Wire Warriors.

  • Concept development
  • Script development
  • Writing
  • Budgeting
  • Vendor selection and hiring.
  • Talent casting
  • Location selection
  • Direction of Production (Both studio Multi Cam and location shoots)
  • Production Management
  • Direction of talent, onscreen hosts, testimonials, and V.O.
  • Supervising all phases of the edit process
  • Design & implementation of graphic packages and 3d animations.


Shore Brand Media Asbury Park NJ 2010 – Present


CEO Senior Producer Director

Creator Producer Director of the following projects:
Industrial Video:The New England Interstate water control council,

Infomercials: The Oreck Corporation:; Tae Bo Evolution, The Bean
Fundraising Video; for The Archdioceses of Newark: 5 years

Multiple 15-minute shows for international distribution;
Reality Show Pilots;
Sunset Spin ½ hour pilot featuring 4 of Hollywood’s top behind the scenes movers and shakers who are responsible for creating or managing current and future stars.
High Wire Warriors; A show that follows the lives of one of the last great circus family’s The Flying Wallendas.

On The Mark: NYC/ NJ. 2000 – 2008 CEO Senior Producer /Director

Having created so many successful shows. I branched out and formed my own company. Clients have included, Telebrands, Ontel, X3d Corporation and multiple corporate clients. 
As a creative CEO it allowed me to develop the skills needed to interface with the various stakeholders, helping to execute the vision that would forward the clients goals and objectives.

BackChannel Media Boston MA 2009 – 2010 Creative Director

Client facing position; Guided the development and writing of client proposals, built and maintained client relationships that ensured their projects were executed effectively. Worked with the creative staff and oversaw weekly meetings ensuring that all project, budget, and scheduling goals were met. Made recommendations on the client’s media plans, and marketing strategies.
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