"My mission is to assist artists in effectively expressing themselves by helping them to discover their personal connection to their work, and to give them the tools necessary to bring that personal expression to life."
Mark W. Travis
Since 1992 Mark Travis has been sharing his techniques on writing, acting and directing worldwide:
USA:
- The Directors Guild
- American Film Institute
- Pixar Animation Studios
- UCLA Extension
- Taos Talking Pictures
- Film Festival
- Denver Film Festival
- Hollywood Actor's Workshop
- Hollywood Film Institute
- Idaho Film and Television Institute
JAPAN:
- Film & Media Lab
- Vantan Film School
GERMANY:
- UW Filmseminares
- ActionConcept
- Eric Pommer Institute
- Konrad Wolf Film School
- Munich Film School (HFF)
- Münchner Filmwerkstat
- Muenchner Filmwerkstatt e.V. t
POLAND:
- The Film Farm in Kotla
ENGLAND:
- Raindance
- Paradigm Film Productions
- Hurtwood House
- Metropolitan Film School
- London Film School
- The London Film Academy
- Lionhead Studios
- Media Center Cornwall (Penzance)
- Cornwall Film (Truro)
FRANCE:
- The Cannes Film Festival
NETHERLANDS:
- The Maurits Binger Institute (Amsterdam)
UKRAINE:
- Hollywood School in Ukraine (Kiev)
BRAZIL:
- Film Planet (Rio de Janeiro)
RUSSIA:
- International Film Actors Workshop (Moscow)
SPAIN:
- afilm International Film Workshops (Sitges, Barcelona)
NORWAY:
- Norwegian Film School (Lillehammer)
IRELAND:
- FAS Screen Training Ireland (Dublin)
Training & Consulting for the Entertainment Industry
Acclaimed as "the director’s director", Mark Travis is regarded by many Hollywood and International professionals to be one of the world’s leading authorities in the art and craft of film directing. Drawing from his impressive background in design,
writing, acting, and his wide range of experience directing theater, film and television, Mark is able to bring new insights and exceptional clarity 
to the complex task of directing the feature film.
His books, THE DIRECTOR'S JOURNEY and DIRECTING FEATURE FILMS have become best-sellers nationally and internationally. They are used as required reading in film schools and production companies and have been translated into Japanese, German and French.
As Creative Consultant on feature films ranging from Studio productions (MGM, Twentieth Century Fox) to Independent Features, Mark is constantly in demand by directors, writers and producers for his skills in guiding the director through the complexities of film production. He is currently on the faculty of HFF (Munich), HSU (Kiev) and has taught at AFI, UCLA, The Binger Institute (Amsterdam), PU (Pixar University), FAS Screen Training Ireland and many other institutions and film schools.
"Directing Feature Films" by Mark Travis is the second edition of Mark's #1 bestseller, "The Director's Journey". This insightful book takes the mystery out of directing. His refreshing approach enhances the reader's directing skills and helps them deliver powerful performances and well-conceived films.
"A must read for any serious professional."
—Mark Rydell, Director, On Golden Pond
Chapter by chapter and page by page, "Directing Feature Films" guides you through establishing a bond of collaboration among your creative team, actors, and writers.
Film Direction Training
Mark Travis has developed a wide range of Film Directing Seminars and Workshops that have been credited with generating careers here in the US as well as overseas. His ability to clearly articulate and demonstrate a variety of techniques makes the learning effective and efficient.
Personal Consultations
By providing a safe-yet-challenging environment, Mark helps writers and directors to focus and polish their scripts while preparing for the rigors of production. In both private film consultations and group workshops, he has assisted in the production of dozens of films and plays.