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Mark Ciardi

Producer, Actor
Mark Thomas Ciardi is an American film producer and former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Apex Entertainment. Mark has a rich breadth of experience as a Film Executive, and Producer. Apex Entertainment is an independent content production firm that also serves as a financier for media properties. Prior to Apex, Ciardi was the co-founder of Mayhem Pictures that had an overall first look deal with Walt Disney Studios for twelve years. At Mayhem, Ciardi produced films including The Rookie, Miracle, Invincible, The Game Plan, Secretariat, Million Dollar Arm, and Kevin Costner's McFarland USA. Awaiting release is the worldwide best-selling novel, Fallen. He also produced the Emmy Award winning, ESPN 30 for 30 documentary titled Big Shot.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • Chappaquiddick
Known For
  • The Game Plan
  • Invincible
  • McFarland, USA
  • Secretariat
  • Miracle
  • American Underdog
  • Tooth Fairy
  • The Rookie
  • Fallen
  • Million Dollar Arm
  • Chappaquiddick
  • The Miracle Season
  • The New Guy
  • Safety
  • A Million Miles Away
  • Releasing Mar 7, 2025
  • 72 - A Gathering of Champions

Filmography

2023
2023
2022
72 - A Gathering of Champions (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2022
Legacy: In the Shadow of Greatness (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2021
2020
2020
2020
The Way Back · as Executive Producer
2018
42 to 1 · as Executive Producer
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Big Shot · as Executive Producer
2010
2010
2009
30 for 30 (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2007
2006
2004
2002
2002

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