
Episode #2
From Steelworker to Emmy-Winning Producer | Mark Mori's Creative Journey
What happens when activism becomes storytelling? On this episode of Artists Unveiled, Holiday sits down with Mark Mori, an Academy Award nominated and Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker, television producer, and president of Single Spark Pictures, for a conversation about filmmaking, activism, truth, and the stories that have the power to move people. Mark's journey into documentary filmmaking didn't begin in a traditional film school. It began with political activism, the Vietnam War, and even five years working in a steel mill because he believed that real change had to come from everyday working people. From there, he found filmmaking as another way to reach people, expose stories, and inspire action. Mark shares the story behind his latest documentary, Baristas vs. Billionaires , which follows Starbucks workers as they organize from the ground up and take on one of the world's most powerful corporations. He talks about the people who inspired the film, the unexpected moments that shaped the story, and why he believes this new generation of workers could be part of a new labor movement. The conversation also goes deeper into the craft itself. Mark talks about finding stories that have been left untold, building a team around a shared vision, raising money for independent documentaries, navigating film festivals and distribution, knowing when to stop shooting, and why so much of documentary filmmaking actually happens in the edit. For Mark, filmmaking has never been just about making a film. It's about telling the truth, giving people something to believe in, and creating stories that can inspire them to do something. Whether you're an aspiring documentary filmmaker, a creative looking for ways to bring your ideas to life, or simply someone interested in the power of storytelling, this conversation is a look into what happens when creativity meets conviction Follow us on Instagram: @dimi.app.og Explore more: godimi.com Listen to Artists Unveiled: Season 2. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Buzzsprout. #MarkMori #BaristasVsBillionaires #DocumentaryFilmmaking #BuildingBombs #Filmmaking #ArtistsUnveiled #DiMi #SocialChange #podcast Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this premiere season of Dream It Make It- Artists Unveiled , please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review —it helps more creators find us! Connect with the Show and Dream It Make It: Website: www.godimi.com Dream It, Make It is dedicated to empowering artists to build thriving, sustainable careers. #ArtistUnveiled #DreamItMakeIt #CreativeEntrepreneur #Holiday




