Steve Markle

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Steve Markle is a Canadian filmmaker, actor, writer, editor and producer best known for Shoot To Marry (2020), Testees (2008), and Camp Hollywood (2004).

Markle won a Gemini Award for his documentary Camp Hollywood in 2005, and won the Slamdance Film Festival Audience Award for Breakout Features for his documentary Shoot To Marry in 2020.[1]

Early life and education[]

Markle was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario.[2] His father, Jack Markle, and uncle, Sam Markle, are pioneers of neon art. They created the iconic three-story neon record for Sam The Record Man[3][4] and ran The Electric Gallery in Yorkville from 1970 to 1979.[5]

In 1993, Markle graduated from Ryerson University as recipient of the Norman Jewison Filmmaking Award.[6]

Career[]

Markle directed TV commercials and music videos before taking a creative director position at Showcase, a Canadian TV network, in 1997.[7][8] That same year, Markle ran for Mayor of Toronto in the 1997 Toronto municipal election promising origami parking tickets, and magical elves to handle road construction. Markle received 1,244 votes.[9]

In 2003, Markle moved to Los Angeles.[10] He performed at The Hollywood Improv and filmed comedy videos at the Playboy Mansion and the MTV Video Music Awards before taking the starring role in You’ve Got A Friend, a hidden camera show produced by Ashton Kutcher for MTV in 2004.[11][12]

Camp Hollywood[]

In 2004, Markle wrote, directed, edited and produced the documentary Camp Hollywood which had its American broadcast premiere on Sundance TV.[13] Camp Hollywood won a Gemini Award in Canada where it aired on IFC and CBC Television.[14] Camp Hollywood follows aspiring actors, comedians and musicians residing at a seedy hotel in Los Angeles. The documentary features cameos by Mark Margolis and Malin Akerman and is considered a cult classic.[15][16]

Testees[]

In 2008, Markle starred in the FX comedy series Testees. Markle plays a slacker who works as a human guinea pig.[17][18] Testees aired on FX in the U.S.[19], the TV network Showcase in Canada,[20] and on Comedy Central in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.[21]

Shoot To Marry[]

In 2020, Markle’s documentary Shoot To Marry had its world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival winning the Audience Award for Breakout Features.[22][23] Shoot To Marry had its European premiere at the Raindance Film Festival[24] and its Canadian premiere at the Canadian Film Festival where it won the award for Best Feature.[25] Written, directed, edited and produced by Markle, the documentary follows the filmmaker, heartbroken from a failed Christmas proposal, as he films interesting women on a search for enlightenment and love.[26][27]

Shoot To Marry was released by Gravitas Ventures in the U.S.[28] and by Northern Banner Releasing in Canada where it premiered on Super Channel.[29]

Selected awards and nominations[]

  • 2005 Gemini Award for Best Performing Arts Program or Series or Arts Documentary Program or Series: Camp Hollywood (2004)
  • 2005 nomination, Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Documentary Program or Series: Camp Hollywood (2004)
  • 2009 nomination, Canadian Screen Award for Best Comedy Series: Testees (2008)[30]
  • 2020 Slamdance Film Festival Audience Award for Breakout Features: Shoot To Marry
  • 2020 Canadian Film Festival Award for Best Feature: Shoot To Marry

Selected filmography[]

  • Camp Hollywood (2004) (Writer/Director/Editor/Producer)
  • Shoot To Marry (2020) (Writer/Director/Editor/Producer)

Television[]

References[]

  1. ^ Hipes, Patrick (2020-01-31). "Slamdance Film Festival Winners Led By 'Murmur' And 'Residue'". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  2. ^ Hughes, Kim. "Shoot to Marry: Toronto Filmmaker's Madcap Search for Love Yields Laughs… and Gravity". Original Cin. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  3. ^ "Sam the Record Man sign maker hopes his neon records spin again". thestar.com. 2013-09-08. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  4. ^ Mertens, Max (2017-12-13). "A brief history of the Sam the Record Man sign". NOW Magazine. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  5. ^ "How to get LESS out of Art: The Brothers Markle". ccca.concordia.ca. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  6. ^ "Steve Markle | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  7. ^ "They're not crackers". Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  8. ^ "Canadian spot production houses". Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  9. ^ "Election Results". Toronto.ca.
  10. ^ Scott, Waldo (2017-07-22). "Cinema Smear: Camp Hollywood (2004)". Cinema Smear. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  11. ^ "Steve Markle | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  12. ^ "Breaking News - FX Picks-Up New Comedy Series "Testees" (Working Titlee) | TheFutonCritic.com". www.thefutoncritic.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  13. ^ "CAMP HOLLYWOOD – Dennis Schwartz Reviews". Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  14. ^ "Camp Hollywood". CBC.
  15. ^ Camp Hollywood (2004), retrieved 2021-04-18
  16. ^ "The Independent Critic - "Shoot to Marry" Set for Slamdance World Premiere". theindependentcritic.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  17. ^ Bellafante, Ginia (2008-10-08). "Two Slackers on Drugs, Reluctantly (Published 2008)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  18. ^ Shales, Tom (2008-10-09). "Tom Shales - 'Kath & Kim' Is a House Of Mirth". ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  19. ^ "'Testees': The worst show on TV?". EW.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  20. ^ Djukic, Marija. "Testees set for Showcase". Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  21. ^ Find where to watch Testees in Canada, retrieved 2021-04-18
  22. ^ Kay, Jeremy. "Slamdance selection 'Shoot To Marry' finds Canadian distribution (exclusive)". Screen. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  23. ^ McNary, Dave (2020-01-31). "Heather Young's Drama 'Murmur' Wins Top Award at Slamdance Festival". Variety. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  24. ^ Raindance Film Festival 2020 | Shoot to Marry, retrieved 2021-03-08
  25. ^ "Documentary 'Shoot to Marry' and feature 'Queen of the Morning Calm' win Canadian Film Fest awards". thestar.com. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  26. ^ Ahmed, Musanna (2020-02-11). "SHOOT TO MARRY: A Highly Entertaining Journey Of Modern Romance". Film Inquiry. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  27. ^ "Filmmaker seeks mate; not the best listener, but does travel with own sound recordist". nationalpost. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  28. ^ "Shoot to Marry - Production & Contact Info | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
  29. ^ Townsend, Kelly. "Deals: Northern Banner Releasing, Bell Media, Super Channel". Retrieved 2021-04-19.
  30. ^ "Gemini snub puzzles Corner Gas creator | CBC News". CBC. Retrieved 2021-05-02.

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