Draft:Mark Anker

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Mark Ankner is a film and television producer known for his work on various independent films. He gained significant attention for producing the film "Ponyboi," which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. "Ponyboi" is notable for featuring the first intersex lead character in a film, River Gallo, highlighting Ankner's commitment to bringing diverse and underrepresented stories to the screen.

Ankner's career has been marked by his advocacy for independent filmmaking and film festivals, which he views as essential platforms for pushing diverse narratives[1].[2] He has been involved in the production and sale of several influential films, including "Fruitvale Station," "Sorry to Bother You," and "Call Me By Your Name," all of which found success through the independent film circuit before gaining wider recognition​​.

In 2020, Ankner left his position as a partner at Endeavor Content to join DreamCrew Entertainment, the production company founded by Drake and Adel "Future" Nur.[3] This move was part of his ongoing efforts to support innovative and diverse film projects through various stages of production and distribution​​.

He won a Emmy for his work on Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers.[4] He also executive produced on Willie Nelson & Family.

References[edit]

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2511156/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

https://www.thewrap.com/mark-ankner-sundance-panel/

https://deadline.com/2020/06/endeavor-content-partner-mark-ankner-exits-joins-drake-adel-future-nur-dreamcrew-ceo-1202959842/

https://deadline.com/2014/01/wme-mints-20-partners-sundance-stalwarts-mark-ankner-liesl-copland-alexis-garcia-666618/#!

https://deadline.com/2024/01/sundance-ponyboi-dylan-obrien-tideline-entertainment-fox-1235798251/

https://deadline.com/2014/01/wme-mints-20-partners-sundance-stalwarts-mark-ankner-liesl-copland-alexis-garcia-666618/#!

44th Sports Emmy Awards

https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/656a0128fac9f44bfdc04033

  1. ^ "'Ponyboi' Producer Mark Ankner Sees Film Festivals, Independent Filmmaking as the 'Only Voice to Push' Diverse Stories Forward | Video". Yahoo News. 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  2. ^ "'Ponyboi' Producer Mark Ankner Sees Film Festivals, Independent Filmmaking as the 'Only Voice to Push' Diverse Stories Forward | Video". Yahoo Entertainment. 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. ^ Wiseman, Mike Fleming Jr,Andreas; Jr, Mike Fleming; Wiseman, Andreas (2020-06-15). "Endeavor Content Partner Mark Ankner Exits To Partner With Drake & Adel "Future" Nur's DreamCrew Entertainment". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-05-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "44th Sports Emmy Awards", Wikipedia, 2024-05-10, retrieved 2024-05-15