Episode 79 - Real Talk for Actors and Producers
In this episode of the Faith Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey and Jaclyn Whitt continue their interview with comedian, actor and producer Mark Christopher Lawrence. They delve into Lawrence's ventures in film and television production, his long-standing experience with live events and stand-up comedy, and his collaboration on projects like 'Sleeper Agent' with Leland Clausen and Matt Falk. Mark Christopher shares his perspective on changes in the industry, the increasing outlets for new filmmakers, and the importance of authenticity in acting. He also offers advice on vetting potential collaborators and recounts valuable lessons from industry veterans like Della Reese and Earl Bowen. The discussion touches on treating cast and crew with respect, the significance of small comforts on set, and personal anecdotes from Lawrence's diverse career
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MARK CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE is a Producer / Actor / Comedian / Emcee / Inspirational Speaker / Auctioneer
He has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work on the short film The Flourish and on his co-produced short $TACK$. MCL is a recipient of the San Diego Critics Circle’s Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Actor Of The Year. He’s a national headliner that has worked with the likes of Sinbad, Jerry Seinfeld, Rodney Dangerfield, and Jeff Foxworthy as well as, having headlined clubs and colleges and churches all over the USA and Canada. This year MCL has garnered many accolades for his Lead role in a film for the holiday season “Bringing Back Christmas” streaming now on Amazon, aswell as the Lead role in the PureFlix.com miniseries “Fragment:Oblivion”. MCL is best known for his series regular role as Big Mike on the NBC TV series CHUCK. He can be seen on the Tyler Perry tv drama “All The Queens Men” streaming now in it’s fourth season on BET+. Also he can be seen as a guest star on the sitcom “Sprung” on Freevee TV. MCL is co-executive producer on the comedy series Pure Laughter on KPBS. He is in pre-production on several projects as a writer and/or producer. Don’t miss MCL’s DryBar Comedy special “Mark Christopher Lawrence: Clean Outta Compton”.
Website: www.markchristopherlawrence.com
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