Both. No Drama for drama sake in film at all unless based on a true story, biopic or life rights. Open to really anything otherwise in both TV and Film.
Polished Material. Professional level work.
Mark Saffian started his career in the Literary and Packaging Departments of what was then The Agency for the Performing Arts, APA (now Independent Artist Group). From their he went to work for Sony Pictures as a Story Editor/Development Executive. First for the Studio proper and then later for Out of the Blue Entertainment (BIG DADDY, DEUCE BIGELOW) working for ex-studio head Sid Ganis. In 2004 he started Content House, representing a diverse group of artists in many fields: New York Times Best Selling Authors, Oscar nominated, Emmy and Peabody winning Producers, screen and television writers and directors, as well as, some of the most successful web comic and video game creators in the world.
Mark not only identifies key script issues but generates multiple options to resolve them. He's great at finding ways to move forward.
~ Anonymous Screenwriter
Mark cares about your project and it comes across in his ease and likability. His notes are thoughtful and considerate. He never once made me feel pressured or anything less than a creative. You truly feel he's in your corner and he breaks down your work in ways that are easily understood. I have much appreciation for him in this mentorship.
~ Anonymous Screenwriter
Mark's notes have triggered breakthroughs on some really tough script issues that I have struggled with for quite a while. He seems to get what I'm trying to do with a script, and his suggestions have always been consistent with the core vision I started out with. Sometimes notes reflect a lot about the person giving them and would push a script in a direction that reflects their tastes more than mine - but Mark has a knack of making suggestions that improve the script without intruding on my role as the writer or leading me in directions that I later have to backtrack on.
~ Greg Price, Screenwriter
Our meeting went so well, it went beyond allotted time, so huge thank you to Mark. He said he enjoyed reading my script and suggested some pointed changes that yours truly thought were quite good. This was an amazing chat since, like many writers, we don't often get a chance to discuss our work in detail. Writers are not allowed to say this but, "I can't find the words to express my gratitude!"
~ Kevin Michael Irvine, Screenwriter
