Mark Poletti, Actor, Stunt Coordinator and Filmmaker

Episode 12 with Mark Poletti Mark Poletti is American-born actor, director, and stunt coordinator currently based out of Los Angeles. ​Mark is on an incredible journey as both a martial artist and as a filmmaker. His dedication to the art of Wushu (Chinese Kung Fu) is outmatched only by his drive to succeed in the film industry. This is a great episode for anyone looking to get into the film industry as Mark and AJ discuss the current challenges of breaking in and how to overcome them. About The Callsheet: After two decades working in and around Hollywood, I've met some incredible people with unique stories of how they made it. Listen in as I chat with Directors, Writers, Producers, DPs, Creators and Designers of all the films and tv that you know and love. For the latest updates on the podcast, follow me on instagram @thatdirectoraj or join our new facebook page under the same name Callsheet theme by Evan Brau About the Host: Born in Flint, Michigan, A.J. Wedding created his first film in the 5th grade which helped push public opinion toward the first recycling program the city had ever seen. Realizing the power of filmmaking, he was hooked. After earning a B.F.A. from Western Michigan University, A.J. began reading scripts for Cruise/Wagner Productions at Paramount. He volunteered for every production he could, learning from the pros about producing, cinematography, lighting, directing, VFX and even ended up in front of the camera. He spent a great deal of time editing, including trailers for blockbuster films and pro-bono work for charities such as A Leg to Stand On. Eventually he was able to direct, and sold the series Infamous which he co-wrote with Craig Bonacorsi. A.J. has just launched Orbital Studios, a virtual production studio in Los Angeles. @orbitalvirtualstudios ajwedding.com