Maaia Mark Productions

10/24/2024

📺🚀 Big News! 🚀📺

We're excited to share the sizzle reel for our new TV series THE INNOVATORS, which has been green-lit by American Public Television for distribution to PBS stations nationwide! Now, we need help to bring it to life!

THE INNOVATORS will spotlight visionary leaders driving breakthroughs in science, technology, and sustainability—stories that have the potential to inspire real change. But before we can start production, we’re seeking underwriting partners to support this important series.

If your organization is interested in aligning with a public television project that aims to educate and motivate audiences across the country on America's most trusted media outlet, let’s connect! We’d love to discuss how you can be part of this impactful series.

Check out the sizzle reel below and reach out to learn more: http://maaiamark.com

08/21/2024

We're looking forward to presenting next month at Sustainable Change Alliance!

Sustainable Change Alliance Presents: The Innovators - Exploring the Impact of Ingenuity

Dear SCA Members:
Please join us for a presentation, The Innovators – Exploring the Impact of Ingenuity. SCA will host Levi C. Maaia and Noah Mark, co-founders of Maaia Mark Productions. Levi and Noah have been creating compelling media for more than two decades. From their days spinning records on college radio in Boston to their recent PBS special "Pathways to Invention," they have captivated audiences with stories of remarkable individuals shaping the future. Their latest project in development, "The Innovators," is a public television series that highlights extraordinary people making a positive impact on our planet. During the presentation, they'll share how creativity and storytelling can drive change and inspire invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Levi C. Maaia, PhD
As a passionate filmmaker and communicator, Levi has a knack for making the invisible visible. He began his media career in FM radio and cable television where he became fascinated by the potential for technology to educate and open a window on the world. He earned a PhD studying Maker culture and STEM education at UCSB.
Levi is the recipient of a Cablefax Top Op award for his executive leadership in the cable television industry and was named Best Director at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards for "Pathways to Invention." He is a private, instrument-rated, land and seaplane pilot serving on the Santa Barbara Airport Commission, a licensed amateur radio operator and an avid photographer. He was a founding member of the ARISS-USA education committee, a NASA-sponsored outreach program aboard the International Space Station.
Noah Mark
Noah is an award-winning showrunner, producer, writer and director, has produced series for video streaming platforms, broadcast TV and cable networks. He brings a lifelong passion for storytelling to a variety of formats, such as documentary series including ABC's "Emergency Call," competition shows such as “The Ultimate Fighter” and “Hell’s Kitchen,” scripted comedy including “The Showbiz Show with David Spade,” talk shows, magazine shows and build shows.
Noah was named Best Producer at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards for the “Pathways to Invention.” He executive produced and directed the short film “Reconnecting with Reality" for the UFC, which was nominated for a Sports Emmy Award. He is also a two-time World MMA Award recipient for "The Ultimate Fighter" as Best Program, a member of the Television Academy and the Producers Guild of America.
The SCA event will be held on Thursday, September 12, from 3:30 – 5:30 PM.

08/17/2024

Are inventors born or made? A PBS documentary exploring the workshops, garages & laboratories of inventors. A Maaia Mark production in association with Lemelson-MIT.

07/11/2024

Anyone stuck in traffic on the Mass Pike notice this PATHWAYS TO INVENTION digital billboard on the GBH building in Brighton, Mass? Mark Productions www.pathwaystoinvention.org

06/07/2024

Levi C. Maaia and Noah Mark were on the AUTM On-the-Air Podcast to talk about innovation and "Pathways to Invention!"

🎙️ New AUTM on the Air Episode!

Join us as we chat with Levi C. Maaia and Noah Mark about their inspiring documentary Pathways to Invention. Discover if inventors are born or made, and explore the fascinating journeys of innovators in biotech, agriculture, software and more.

🎧 Tune in now for a deep dive into creativity and resilience!

Apple: https://apple.co/3ebWO4n
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3C2dVO8

If you are interested in listening to the episode with captioning, please consider using Live Caption from Google: https://bit.ly/3C9s4cu

05/21/2024

Pathways to Invention debuting on PBSThe Rhode Show is WPRI 12's daily lifestyle show for having fun, eating well, and living life.

05/08/2024

Levi was on “The Rhode Show” in Providence this morning chatting about “Pathways to Invention” on PBS!

Pathways to Invention debuting on PBSThe Rhode Show is WPRI 12's daily lifestyle show for having fun, eating well, and living life.

05/04/2024

Keep imagining! Watch “Pathways to Invention” in the PBS app. pathwaystoinvention.org

05/01/2024

It's here! PATHWAYS TO INVENTION is now available to stream in the PBS app! pathwaystoinvention.org

04/29/2024