马克Marc-Anthony Massiah

电影节2016 Lifetime Achievement Award (获奖)

Director, writer and producer Mark L. Lester has created high-action films throughout his career, including some of the world's biggest box office draws. His directorial expertise has garnered praise for such films as 阿诺·施瓦辛格's box-office mega-hit 魔鬼司令 (1985), 斯蒂芬·金's supernatural thriller Firestarter (1984) with 德鲁·巴里摩尔 and 马丁·辛, 浴血蛟龙 (1991) starring 杜夫·龙格尔 and the late 李国豪 in his first major role, and two frighteningly prophetic films about the state of society: 学校风云 (1982) with 迈克尔 in his first film role and the sequel, 超级终结者 (1990). In addition to receiving international critical acclaim, Lester's films are box-office hits. "Commando" was an international success story, grossing over $120 million, and "Class of 1984" was a #1 US box-office draw and became the top-grossing film in many major markets around the world.

Lester's career as a director was launched when his first feature project, the highly acclaimed Twilight of the Mayas (1971), won top honors at the Venice Film Festival. His breakout film was the disco-era story 滚轴溜冰 (1979), starring 琳达·布莱尔. He also directed the smash comedy 霹雳保镖 (1986), starring 约翰·坎迪 and 梅格·瑞恩. Included in his earlier credits are such non-stop action films as Steel Arena (1973), 卡车驿站女人 (1974), 女孩与歹徒 (1976) and 特技杀人王 (1977). Having amassed credits on more than 17 films, Lester founded and became President of American World Pictures in 1993, devoting himself to producing and distributing films in the same genres he helped to popularize.

Since the company's formation, Lester has created an impressive body of work. He has produced and directed Pterodactyl (2005), the highest-rated Sci-Fi Channel feature film; thrillers Groupie (2010), White Rush (2003) and Stealing Candy (2003); the action-packed Betrayal (2003); the thriller Sacrifice (2000) with 迈克尔·马德森; the action-thrillers Blowback (2000) and Hitman's Run (1999); the military thrillers 勇闯基地 (1999) and 魔鬼基地2 (2000); the suspense thrillers Misbegotten (1997), Double Take (1997) and The Ex (1996); 悍将老妈 (1996), with 泰莉莎·拉塞尔 and 詹姆斯·麦斯登; Night of the Running Man (1995) starring 斯科特·格伦 and 安德鲁·麦卡锡; and the acclaimed action thriller 铁面判官 (1993). In addition, Lester has produced many other successful films, including Jabberwock (2011), Sinbad and the Minotaur (2011), Beauty and the Beast (2010), Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon (2008), Roanoke: The Lost Colony (2007) and 神谴之日 (2006) starring 克里斯多弗·兰伯特.

For more than 20 years, Mark L. Lester has overseen the development and distribution of over 100 films at American World Pictures. He founded Titan Global Entertainment in 2012 to continue producing and directing quality features for many years to come.