Mark Joseph (producer)

Mark Joseph is a multimedia producer, author, and founder/CEO of MJM Entertainment Group and Bully! Pulpit. He lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife and five children.

Mark Joseph
Born	January 27, 1968 (1968-01-27) (age 43)
Occupation	Producer, columnist, talk-show host, author and publisher
Years active	1988 – present
Website
http://www.markjoseph.com/

Early life and education

Mr. Joseph was born in Tokyo, Japan and after graduating from high school in 1986 moved to Los Angeles to attend Biola University, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in communication in 1990.

Early career & TV

While still in college in 1988, Joseph founded MJM Entertainment Group, coordinating recording sessions for Japanese bands and producing documentaries for Japanese TV networks NTV, NHK, and Fuji TV. Mr. Joseph has worked steadily as a TV Talk show host and correspondent for a variety of media outlets. In 1992 when the co-host of the Group W broadcast, The Wow Wow Entertainment Report, decided to take a sabbatical to star in a film, Joseph was chosen to fill in for the anchor on a temporary basis. What was to have been a two month engagement turned into a full-time position when the network appointed Joseph as co-anchor of the broadcast. Soon afterward, the program was acquired by CNN and Joseph continued to anchor the program for CNN. In 1994 the show was not renewed and Joseph turned his attention to creating a pilot for a culturally relevant political/pop culture talk show for CNN called Culture Clash which he hosted and produced. Although the show was not picked up by CNN, later that year Joseph began producing and hosting a talk show for Japan's NHK Network called The Interview.^[1] Set in Los Angeles, the program featured one on one interviews with American cultural icons like CNN's Larry King, providing a window into American society for millions of Asian viewers. After three successful seasons, the show was re-christened LA Frontline and ran for two additional seasons. Joseph continues to host and produce talk shows, most recently the Bully! Pulpit show, an online talk show that features Joseph interviewing newsmakers for his news blog site, Bullypulpit.com

Film

From 2000–2005, he worked in development and marketing for both Walden Media^[2] and Crusader Entertainment where he served as a special consultant to the presidents of both companies. Joseph worked in the areas of development, marketing and music and oversaw a nine-member marketing team which marketed Walden/Crusader films like Holes, Because of Winn Dixie, I Am David, Joshua, Children On Their Birthdays and others. In 2001, Joseph co-founded the Damah Film Festival, a short film festival which, “encourages an emerging generation of filmmakers from diverse perspectives to voice the spiritual aspect of the human experience through film and provides a forum for these artists to develop, discuss and display their vision”^[3][4] and currently serves as president of the board of directors. In 2004 Joseph produced two short films, The Bridge and Cupid with co-producer Ralph Winter. He is currently producing three films, Reagan,^[5][6][7] Doonby,^[8][9] and IX.

Music

Joseph is an award winning record producer who has worked with many of today's top recording artists including Lauryn Hill, P.O.D., Switchfoot, Lifehouse, Sixpence None The Richer, Scott Stapp of Creed, MxPx, Dr. John, ZZ Top, Blink 182, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Andrae Crouch, and many others and in 2004 produced the rock soundtrack for The Passion of the Christ. He began his career in 1988 as a production coordinator for Japanese artists recording their records in the U.S. and in 1990 began distributing the first of 100 recordings by American artists into the Japanese market. In 2008 he launched Bully! Pulpit Records, a joint-venture label with Nettwerk Music Group. The label's first artist, Molly Jenson, released her first CD in March, 2009.^[10] Joseph is currently producing the debut record of a band he discovered, The Kilns.

Author, columnist & publisher

Joseph is also an author, columnist, and publisher, who contributes to a wide array of publications on various topics. He has written for a number of publications, including Billboard Magazine, Beliefnet, Political Mavens, Fox, NRO, and many others on a variety of topics including media, culture, politics, and religion. He is currently a regular blogger for the Huffington Post^[11] and Fox News and is the founder/publisher of the news and culture portal, Bullypulpit.com. His first book, The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back, was published in 1999 followed by Faith, God & Rock 'n' Roll in 2003. In 2005, he edited Pop Goes Religion by Terry Mattingly which was released on his imprint Bully! Pulpit Books in association with Nelson Books. In 2009 Joseph announced a partnership between his imprint Bully! Pulpit Books and Midpoint Trade Books, to bring both Joseph's own books, and those he edits, to market. The first books in the arrangement are Wild Card: The Promise & Peril of Sarah Palin and The Lion, The Professor & The Movies: Narnia's Journey To The Big Screen," both by Joseph to be released in the fall of 2010; and Bob Dylan: A Spiritual Life, by Scott Marshall. The partnership anticipates releasing four books per year.^[12]

Awards and recognition

At the 36th annual GMA Music Awards, Joseph won an award in the Special Event Album Of The Year category for his work as producer of the Inspired By Soundtrack for The Passion of the Christ: Songs^[13]

Filmography

• 2011 Reagan (Producer)
• 2011 Doonby (Producer)
• 2009 Japan: In Search Of The Dream (Producer)
• 2008 Lord, Save Us From Your Followers (marketing)
• 2008 Expelled (marketing)^[14]
• 2007 Love's Unfolding Dream (DVD marketing)
• 2007 Saving Sarah Cain (DVD marketing)^[15]
• 2007 The List (DVD marketing)^[16]
• 2006 Amazing Grace (development)^[17]
• 2006 Facing the Giants (marketing)^[18]
• 2006 The Ultimate Gift (marketing)
• 2005 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (development) (marketing)^[19]
• 2005 Because of Winn-Dixie (marketing)
• 2004 Ray (development) (marketing)^[20]
• 2004 Cupid (producer)^[21]
• 2004 The Bridge (co-producer)^[22]
• 2003 I Am David (marketing)
• 2003 Holes (lead marketing)^[23]
• 2002 Children on Their Birthdays (marketing)
• 2002 Joshua (marketing) (music consultant)
• 2001 Madison (marketing)

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Discography

• 2010 The Kilns: Self-Titled, (Producer)
• 2009 Molly Jenson: Maybe Tomorrow (executive producer)
• 2006 P.O.D: Greatest Hits: The Atlantic Years (liner notes)
• 2005 Andrae Crouch: My Mother Prayed For Me (single) (co-producer)
• 2005 Andrae Crouch: Follow Me (single) (production coordinator)
• 2005 Andrae Crouch: Oh Happy Day (single) (producer)
• 2004 Lauryn Hill: The Passion (single) (co-producer)
• 2004 The Passion of the Christ: Songs (producer)
• 2004 Sixpence None The Richer: The Best of Sixpence None the Richer (liner notes)
• 2003 The Front: The Front (Int'l Distributor)
• 2003 Chris Eaton: Cruisin' (Int'l Distributor)
• 2003 Chris Eaton: Vision (Int'l Distributor)
• 2002 The Tories: The Upside Of Down (Int'l distributor)
• 2002 Anri: Close To You (Executive producer)
• 2002 Bob Bailey: I'm Walking (Int'l distributor)
• 2002 Bob Bailey: Looking Forward (Int'l distributor)
• 2002 Russ Taff: Walls Of Glass (Int'l distributor)
• 2001 Tommy Coomes: Love Is The Key (Int'l distributor)
• 2001 Michael Sweet: Truth (Int'l distributor)
• 2001 Dr. John: Like A Rolling Stone (Executive producer)
• 2001 Russ Taff: Medals (Int'l distributor)
• 2000 Chevelle: Point No. 1 (Int'l distributor)
• 2000 Roby Duke: Down To Business (Int'l distributor)
• 2000 Roby Duke: Blue-Eyed Soul (Int'l distributor)
• 2000 Michael Omartian: The Builder (Int'l distributor)
• 2000 Michael Omartian: Seasons Of The Soul (Int'l distributor)
• 2000 Roby Duke Come Let Us Reason (Int'l distributor)
• 2000 Kristle Murden: I Can't Let Go (Int'l Distributor)
• 2000 Pete Carlson: Dreamer's Dream (Int'l Distributor)
• 2000 Bruce Hibbard: Never Turning Back (Int'l distributor)
• 2000 Sixpence None The Richer: Collage (Int'l distributor)
• 2000 Sixpence None The Richer: This Beautiful Mess (Int'l distributor)
• 2000 ZZ Top: Honda Zett (CM Song) (executive producer)
• 2000 Voices: Various Artists (Int'l distributor)
• 2000 Scott Smith: Face To Face (Int'l distributor)
• 1999 Sixpence None The Richer, Kiss Me-Japanese version, (production coordinator)
• 1999 Sweet Comfort Band: Breakin' The Ice (Int'l distributor)
• 1999 Sweet Comfort Band: Hearts Of Fire (Int'l distributor)
• 1999 Sweet Comfort Band: Cutting Edge (Int'l distributor)
• 1999 Sweet Comfort Band: Hold On Tight (Int'l distributor)
• 1999 Jaymes Felix: White As Snow (Int'l distributor)
• 1999 Pete Carlson: Child Of The Heavenly (International distributor)
• 1999 Sixpence None The Richer, Sixpence None The Richer (Int'l distributor)
• 1996 Marre, Love After All (executive producer)
• 1998 Bruce Hibbard: Never Turnin' Back (Int'l distributor)
• 1998 Bruce Hibbard: A Light Within (Int'l distributor)
• 1998 Kenny Marks: Follow Him (Int'l distributor)
• 1998 Kenny Marks: Right Where You Are (Int'l distributor)
• 1998 Michael James Murphy: Surrender (Int'l distributor)
• 1998 Michael James Murphy: Tender Heart (Int'l distributor)
• 1998 Messenger: The New Has Come (Int'l distributor)
• 1998 Messenger: Bringin' The Message (Int'l distributor)
• 1996 Jon Gibson: Love Education (Int'l distributor)
• 1995 Recon: Behind Enemy Lines (Int'l distributor)
• 1995 Tamplin: In The Witness Box (Int'l distributor)
• 1994 Dennis Cameron: Time Is All It Takes (Int'l distributor)
• 1994 Recon: Behind Enemy Lines (Int'l distributor)
• 1994 Razzle: The Eternal Buzz (Int'l distributor)
• 1993 WhiteCross: In The Kingdom (Int'l distributor)
• 1993 Tamplin: Tamplin (Int'l distributor)
• 1993 Mozart: Mozart (Int'l distributor)
• 1992: Holy Soldier: Last Train (Int'l distributor)
• 1992 Jet Circus: Step On It (Int'l distributor)
• 1992 Sacred Warrior: Rebellion (Int'l distributor)
• 1992 Sacred Warrior: Wicked Generation (Int'l distributor)
• 1992 Angelica: Rock, Stock & Barrel (Int'l distributor)
• 1992 Angelica Walkin' In Faith (Int'l distributor)
• 1992 Angelica: Angelica (Int'l distributor)
• 1991 Junichi Kawauchi: Private Heaven (production coordinator)
• 1991 WhiteCross: Triumphant Return (Int'l distributor)
• 1991 WhiteCross: WhiteCross (Int'l distributor)
• 1991 WhiteCross: Hammer & Nail (Int'l distributor)
• 1990 Daisuke Inoue: Blue (production coordinator)
• 1990 Sing Like Talking: Love (production coordinator)
• 1990 Richard Gere: No Woman No Cry (production coordinator)
• 1989 Bread & Butter: Missing Link (production coordinator)
• 1989 Shout: In Your Face (Int'l distributor)
• 1989 Sing Like Talking (City On My Mind) (production coordinator)
• 1988 Mark Farner: Just Another Injustice (Int'l distributor)
• 1988 Sing Like Talking: Sing Like Talking (production coordinator)

Bibliography

• 2010 The Lion, The Professor & The Movies: Narnia's Journey To The Big Screen, Bully! Pulpit Books/Midpoint Trade Books (November, 2010)
• 2010 Wild Card: The Promise & Peril of Sarah Palin, Bully! Pulpit Books/Midpoint Trade Books (October, 2010)
• 2003 Faith, God, and Rock 'n' Roll, Sanctuary Publishing/Baker Books (jointly published)
• 1999 The Rock & Roll Rebellion, B&H Publishing

External links

• Mark Joseph on IMDB
• Mark Joseph on Allmusic
• Mark Joseph on the Huffington Post
• Mark Joseph on Bully!Pulpit
• MJM Group
• Bully! Pulpit

Notes and references

1. ^ [1]^{[dead link]}
2. ^ "Narnia – The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe – Biola University". Biola.edu. http://www.biola.edu/narnia/story.html. Retrieved October 20, 2011. 
3. ^ "Mark Joseph Tells His Extraordinary Story". WaldenFans. January 16, 2007. http://www.waldenfans.com/mark-joseph-tells-his-extraordinary-story/. Retrieved October 20, 2011. 
4. ^ "Damah Film Festival » About". Damah.com. http://www.damah.com/about/. Retrieved October 20, 2011. 
5. ^ [2]^{[dead link]}
6. ^ AP (April 7, 2010). "Ronald Reagan Biopic Details Life With Nancy, 'Plan To Defeat Soviets'". Fox News. http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/09/09/ronald-reagan-biopic-plan-defeat-soviets/. Retrieved October 20, 2011. 
7. ^ Posted: 10:06 pm, October 1, 2010 (October 1, 2010). "Producer Mark Joseph mocks Hollywood for missing the Ronald Reagan story". New York Post. http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/at_last_real_reagan_movie_2zsXsIjaYP8aLop4BJm2jM. Retrieved October 20, 2011. 
8. ^ [3]^{[dead link]}
9. ^ Cusey, Rebecca (January 28, 2010). "Doonby » Movies » Content –". Sixseeds.tv. http://sixseeds.tv/s/content/movies/555-doonby. Retrieved October 20, 2011. 
10. ^ [4]^{[dead link]}
11. ^ "Mark Joseph". Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-joseph. Retrieved October 20, 2011. 
12. ^ [5]^{[dead link]}
13. ^ "36th Annual GMA Music Awards Wrap-Up – Barlow Girl News::: BREATHEcast.com ::: Broadcasting Christian Music Artists to the world!". Hk.breathecast.com. http://hk.breathecast.com/Christian.Music.Artist/newsView.htm?id=226&newsId=573. Retrieved October 20, 2011. 
14. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1091617/fullcredits#cast
15. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0918557/fullcredits#cast
16. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0762115/fullcredits#cast
17. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454776/fullcredits#cast
18. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0805526/fullcredits#cast
19. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363771/combined
20. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0350258/fullcredits#cast
21. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0776769/fullcredits#cast
22. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0776765/fullcredits#cast
23. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0311289/fullcredits#cast
24. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2209080/

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