MARK WILCKEN

Education:

Master of Arts, Theatre Arts
Emphasis, Film Production
Humboldt State University
Arcata, California; May 1994

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Minor, Comparative Literature
University of California Irvine
Irvine, California; June 1989

Academic Experience:

2001 – present Instructor of Mass Communication, News6 Adviser
Department of Mass Communication and Theatre
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas

Currently teaching Mass Communication courses, serving as faculty advisor for campus
news broadcast, serving as a student academic adviser for over fifty students, and serving
on departmental committees.

Committees:
Mass Comm. Web Program Committee
News6 Producer Selection Committee

Courses taught:
Telecommunication Practices and Processes
Introduction to Television Studio Production
Writing for Electronic Media
Advanced Video Technique

Professional Experience:

Documentary:

Present: Yet untitled documentary on the decline of the Alaskan fishing industry.
Producer/Director

In post-production. This film examines the residents of Elfin Cove Alaska where commercial fishing was once more than a vocation, but a lifestyle. Facing competition from farmed salmon, lower prices and a new tourist industry, the film will look at the people of the Cove, their past and how they are meeting the challenges of the present.
Professional Experience Continued:

2002 - present: Revolution Down Under
Producer/Director

Finishing post-production. This film is a diary accounting the US Revolution's trip to Melbourne Australia for the first International Australian Rules Football Competition. The film includes game highlights, interviews with the players and a look at how Aussie Rules has become an international sport.

2001 to 2003: Play On: The Story of Australian Rules Football in America
Producer/Director

Currently in distribution phase, developing markets nationally and internationally. First broadcast expected in Spring 2004 on ABC Asia Pacific. This film focuses on the development of the US Australian Football League. An in depth examination of the Dallas Magpies reveals how Australian expatriates are building a community for themselves here in the states.

Television:

1993 to 1995 Producer/Director/Marketing Assistant
Cox Communications
Eureka, California

Created on air customer information/advertising spots for new products and services. Co-Produced
regional half-hour newsmagazine, Cox Cable in the Classroom. Segment producer, Cox Cable in
the Classroom.

1991 to 1993 Master Control Operator
Cable Rep Advertising, Cox Communications
Eureka, California

Worked Master Control for KCBL. Duties included updating and programming the computer
as well as manual playback.

Marketing:

1997 to 2001 Print and Multi Media Director
ETI Empire Direct
Orange, California

Graphic designer responsible for updating and maintaining company image in all print materials.
Coordinate advertising campaigns with industry journals and magazines.

Other film experience:

1991 – 1994 Graduate Film Student
“Bob’s…”: Producer, Director, Writer, Editor.
“The Dancer Rehearsing”: Producer, Director, Co-Writer, Editor.
“Libido Warrior”: Production Manager, Contributing Writer.
“ranger!”: Director of Photography.

Other Media:

Director of the Humboldt International Film Festival, Arcata CA.
Advertising sales for “New University Newspaper”, U.C. Irvine.
Weekly radio shows at KUCI, U.C. Irvine.

Additional Education:

March 1990 AFI Beginning Screenwriting
June 1990 AFI Advanced Screenwriting

Software:

AVID
Final Cut Pro
Movie Magic Budgeting
Movie Magic Scheduling
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
Adobe PhotoShop
Adobe Illustrator
Corel Draw
Corel PhotoPaint