Purple Ceiling Studios

17/01/2022

Today was a big day in my life as a father. Today, I got to introduce Meadow & Vienna to the greatness that is, Karate Kid. Not only did I get the privilege of exposing them to such a classic, but I thankfully also got to introduce it with the rare bonus that their daddy got to work with and know the absolutely amazing legend, Sensei John Kreese, aka . They were equally impressed to know that I had the opportunity to work with, and befriend, Sensei Kreese’s real life son & amazing actor & person, the incomparable .
My journey through the filmmaking industry was filled with ups and downs. I worked with legends and I worked with lowlifes. The time I spent with Marty & Jesse Kove was undoubtedly one of the absolute bright spots. Marty is a film legend, but more importantly, a great man. He is a tremendous actor that spent just as much time on set assisting and teaching younger actors as he did bringing the best to his own character. One of my proudest professional moments was with Marty on set in between takes of a highly emotional funeral scene. I, being me, and at that point having had established a friendship with him that made me feel comfortable to talk to this movie legend that I idolized as a child the same as I would to anyone on the street, made a few silly jokes with him. He laughed and then said, “wait Mark, stop. Don’t make me laugh. I have to get into character!” I remember thinking…Holy cow! I made Sensei Kreese laugh! When Marty’s time on set was done, he gave his son Jesse a personalized written message on an official 8x10 from him on set with Kevin Costner in Wyatt Earp. On that, he wrote, as pictured, “Sweep The Leg,” and “No Mercy!” It was a great privilege for me to, as my daughters watched the scenes in the movie, to show them that photo and they thought it was amazing. I don’t care about the ego fulfillment and greed that most filmmakers are consumed by. I care about my daughters. So to see the respect and awe in their eyes at such a thing was an awe-inspiring moment in me. The business of filmmaking is terrible. The journey that I had along it though was worth every penny based on moments like that.

21/10/2021

Tonight’s menu was a dry-rub hard seared & roasted pork loin served with a warm mango salsa (first time concoction that was absolutely delicious,) rosemary & olive oil roasted tri-colored poatatoes, and sautéed Bok Choy.

02/04/2021

You make your own luck in life. I literally did just that (with a bit of help from Melissa Moritz.) Now I’m the luckiest guy on Earth and, though I celebrate that everyday as the father of my girls, tonight is a very special daddy & daughter date with my amazingly beautiful and unbelievably sweet small me!

28/02/2021

I remember sitting on the deck having lunch with the amazing discussing his time on Criminal Minds, his friendship and shared love of ci**rs with and giving him advice on where to eat in Hoboken or Manhattan before taking his lovely lady to a show in the city. You were & are a highlight of my career Marty. So happy for your & ‘s ongoing success

27/02/2021

Apparently my account is being mimicked and hacked and asking people for money. This is my only account so if you really wanna send money, make sure you send it to the right person lol

03/01/2021

The film industry has had its ups & downs for me. What goes on behind the scenes though never matters compared to what hits the screen. Having watched today from start to finish, and having had the tremendous opportunity to work with the absolutely amazing, kind, and incredibly talented and his equally talented son , I can honestly say that breaking bread with Sensei John Kreese, getting to know both him and his son, and having gotten the opportunity as a filmmaker to re-enact a couple of Sensei Kreese’s legendary moments with my cameras & lenses has, does, and will always stand tall above the list of my career highlights. I am blessed not only by the opportunity but by having gotten to meet such wonderful people. My dad would have been so proud. Good things like this series couldn’t have happened to two better people in this very difficult industry.

26/10/2020

My good old days taking down the 2008 Harrah’s Poker Open. Had hair, a lot of money, and an awful lot of fn fun

24/10/2020

Regina Mills/The Evil Queen from Once Upon A Time

17/10/2020

17/10/2020

Last week got to have the two greatest people in the world on set and on camera with me for an upcoming film. Proud moment for them and for me.

14/10/2020

Had a great entrance to 43 with the loves of my life. 43 is going to be huge!

30/09/2020

You want someone to bring it on set? With , consider it BROUGHT!

30/09/2020

Great time on & off set with

17/09/2020

Daddy’s special angel

11/09/2020

T-12 hours till being back on set, back on Staten Island, and onto production of my next feature film. Looking forward to drastically manipulating people’s emotions through amazing, beautiful imagery & storytelling on this one!

10/09/2020

Roughly 3 years to the day that I sat out on the back deck of my friend and director eating lunch between filming and having a casual conversation about Hoboken, Criminal Minds, & Cobra Kai with this absolute legend and absolutely awesome man,

10/09/2020

To my chef friends, what are your thoughts on this series and how it was done? .joe.sasto Many of you know why I’m asking. I have my opinions. Cinematically, it’s beautiful. Just wondering the thoughts from a professional Chef perspective

09/09/2020

Two year throwback to when you get to meet, shake hands with, and have the master of masters, the legendary cook for you. A great culinary honor & privilege. And a heck of a cool guy

07/09/2020

Purple Ceiling Studios 2020 Demo Reel

06/09/2020

Anddddd. Yeah. Sometimes you sit at home on a Saturday night receiving emails and going back and forth with people from here!

06/09/2020

Random throwback to working with the O.G. D.O.Double G and with the soon-to-be-legend

04/09/2020

Check out one of Purple Ceiling Studios’ top clients and talented individuals, who has recorded with hip-hop legends, and , for his story and video of some of the work we have done together. More to come soon also. Stay tuned

04/09/2020

Link to full Purple Ceiling Studios reel. https://youtu.be/MErqX1ayCiE

04/09/2020

One of my favorite BTS photos with the amazing and photo taken by On set of Bare Knuckle Brawler feature film starring &

03/09/2020

What’s your favorite kitchen tool?

02/09/2020

Little play on surf & turf tonight. Pancetta-dusted scallops & seared skirt steak served with a Portobello & Parmesan Risotto drizzled with (not Ed’s stolen) pea purée

02/09/2020

My Sous Chef Meadow doin the Mise En Place for the portobello Parmesan risotto