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"Pixel Perfect" - A Web designer tries to prevent an online auction from ruining lives..

Pixel Perfect, a 29-minute short film, was Mark's first endeavor as an independent filmmaker. Created and finished 8 months after the idea was conceived, this 16 mm film is currently touring the film festivals circuit. Nisar Amin is the Executive Producer of this film.

Screenings include the Algonquin Film Festival  2005, the Fiery Film Festival 2004 and the Philly Underground Music & Philm Festival which presented Mark Kochanowicz  the "Filmmaker to Watch 2004" award.

 

 Pixel Perfect - DVD Cover
"Book of Daniel" - A new series to begin airing in January 2006 starring Aiden Quinn. Mark provided background work.
"The Chest" - A film by Ron Perozzi. This feature premiered November 8, 2007 at the Ritz Theater in NJ. Mark played the supporting role of Lloyd, a colonial aristocrat who enjoys painting portraits and other worldly pleasures. According to the director, the film is a blend of Hitchcock meets "Tales From the Crypt".

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"The Chest" - Lloyd

"The Wire" - Ep. 18 "Yuppie Husband" Image - Mark Kochanowicz

 

"The Wire" - This critically acclaimed original HBO drama series is in its third season. Mark played the principal role of a "yuppie husband" in the "Undertow" episode #18 of the second season which was directed by Steve Shill.

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"Hack"  - A CBS television series which starred David Morse and Andre Braugher. Mark had been featured many times and worked regularly as a stand-in.

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Mark Kochanowicz - "Hack - Uniformed Police Officer"
"The Honeymooners" Starring Cedric the Entertainer. Directed by Schultz. Mark provided background work in this Paramount feature based on the 1950's television series.
"XXX2: State of the Union" - Directed by Lee Tamahori. Starring: Ice Cube, Willam DeFoe, Samuel L. Jackson and Scott Speedman. Released in 2005. Mark spent 3 days working as a NSA tactical specialist in a scene with Scott Speedman.
"Quitting Is For Losers" - A comedy written by Trevor Stasik and directed by William J. Mauer. Mark played the supporting role of Richard, the "office stud". This film premiered on September 17, 2005 at the Coatesville Film Festival.

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 "Mother's Day" - Uncut Productions' digital feature directed by Jena Serbu. Mark is a principal character in one scene with "Mother". Filmed in Cape May, NJ. Expected to be released on Mother's Day in 2005.
"Possum" - A comedy sketch written by Walt Vail, directed by Kim Tierney and presented as part of the Madhouse Theater Company's Saturday Night Special. Mark played the lead role of Max, a man tormented by an opossum that has taken shelter in his house. Performed at the Adrienne Theatre in Philadelphia, November, 2004.
"Prime" - Written and directed by Ben Younger. Starring Uma Thurman, Bryan Greenberg and Meryl Streep. Mark provided stand-in work in a scene filmed in Brooklyn, NY. Released in October 2005.
"Annapolis" - Directed by Justin Lin. Starring James Franco. Mark plays one of the naval academy cadets and actually had to attend a boot camp prior to filming. Shot in Philadelphia, PA and is currently in postproduction.

DV Still from "He Got Billz" - Mark Kochanowicz as Police Officer

 "He Got Billz" - Mark played the principal role of a police officer in this Harmageddo Entertainment production directed by Mike Pender. Premiered October 27, 2005.
"Thirty Dollar Dentist" - An entry in Drexel University's 48 Hour Film Festival, this short film is about a grad-student earning his way through school by offering discount mobile dental procedures. Mark played the dentist. First screened on April 3, 2005. Written by Casey De Pont and directed by Josh Goren.

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"The Producers: The Movie Musical" - Written by Mel Brooks and directed by Susan Stroman. Mark provided background work in this period musical that stars Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick and Uma Thurman.
"Law & Order: SVU" - Starring Christopher Maloni and Mariska Hargitay. Mark will appear as a kidney donor in the episode titled "Parts". He previously worked in another episode as a stand-in for Jesse Palmer, famed for being The Bachelor & NY Giants quarterback.
"Jonny Zero" - A new series airing Fridays nights on the FOX network. Filmed in New York. Mark played the bit part of a nightclub security technician in an episode which was directed by Charles Haid. Many of the crew who work on "Jonny Zero" were the primary crew for the cancelled show "Hack". Mark also provided recurring stand-in work for the show. This show has been cancelled.
 
"Lord of War" - Directed by Andrew Niccol. Starring Nicolas Cage. Mark provided background work in a parade scene. Released Fall, 2005.

"Kinsey" - A film set in 1939 starring Liam Neesom and Laura Linney. Directed by Bill Condon. Mark provided the extra role of a graduate student. This film was shot in upstate New York. Released in November 2004.

Kinsey scene - Mark Kochanowicz in an extra role.

Mark Kochanowicz - 1939 Graduate Student
"Pink Panther"  - Starring Steve Martin and Beyonce Knowles. Directed by Shawn Levy. Mark provided background work in several exterior New York City shots. Filming started in May 2004.
 
"The Sopranos" - Mark is featured as an F.B.I. agent in episode 65 (screen right) the season finale of 2004.

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"Cold Case" - Mark provides recurring stand-in and background work for its Philadelphia location shoots. This popular show is set in Philadelphia but most of the filming occurs in LA.
"Hitch" - Starring Will Smith and Kevin James. Mark provided several days of background work in this film directed by Andy Tennant. Released in January 2005.
 
Melinda and Melinda - Directed by Woody Allen with an ensemble cast. Mark provided two days of background work on the latest Woody Allen film. He played a yuppie party guest which was filmed in the fall of 2003 and released in Spring 2005.

"All My Children" - Mark continues to provide background work on an occasional basis. The show airs weekdays on ABC at 1:00 PM est.

 

Mark provided background work as a baseball player on episode # 115 of "Hope & Faith" starring Kelly Ripa and Faith Ford. This episode aired on the ABC network on 02/20/04.

Mark Kochanowicz - Baseball Player
"The Village" - Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, starring Joaquin Phoenix, William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver and Adrien Brody. "The Village" was formerly known as "The Woods". Production wrapped on December 19, 2003 and opened in July 2004. Mark was chosen as one the the villager young men who early on in the production, was wearing a wig that reportedly cost $6000. Click here for the trailer of "The Village"

"Birth" - A feature film directed by Jonathan Glazer starring Oscar® winning actress Nicole Kidman. Mark provided background work in a NYC exterior scene shot with Ms. Kidman. In theaters November 2004. Trailer available at: www.birthmovie.com
"Stay" - Directed by Marc Forster, starring Ewan McGregor, Bob Hoskins and Naomi Watts. Mark provided background work in the train station dream sequence scene which was filmed the first week of December 2003. Released in Fall, 2005.
 
"The Woodsman" - Starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick. This movie was mostly shot in Philadelphia, PA. Mark provided stand-in work for actor Mike Shannon and played the background role of a police officer. Directed by Nicole Kassell, this film wrapped on June 17th, 2003 and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2004.

"Evil" - Charles the Reporter

 "Evil" - A low budget horror feature directed by Todd Michael Smith. Mark played the supporting role of Charles, a newspaper reporter who investigates a tragedy that occurred in Delaware. This film was submitted to film festivals and released on DVD and video in 2003.

"Sex And The City" - Mark provided recurring stand-in and background work for its 6th and final season.

Sex And The City - Waiter at "Raw" Image

Shop4mortgages.com digital promotion directed by Emmy winning producer Matt Cohen - Mark plays the principal role of a hotshot Loan Officer.
 
Samsung - commercial titled "My Movie" - Mark appeared as a fashion show patron filmed in NY.
 
"Winter Solstice" - This independent film was shot in Northern NJ during the summer of 2003. It stars Anthony Lapaglia and is directed by Josh Sternfeld. Mark provided background work as a upscale dining patron.
 
"Ladder 49" - Currently in post-production, this film stars Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta. Mark was a church-attendant extra.
 
"Jersey Girl" - A film by Kevin Smith. Starring Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler. Mark provided background work for the town hall meeting scene and got to yell "bullshit"! Premiered March 26, 2004
 
Style Network promo - Mark was a cafe patron and a style juror for a new show promo which was filmed in November 2003. Directed by Jim McGorman.
 
"The Last Picasso" - A dark comedy film by Jamil Glenn and Edguardo Saldana. Mark played Salem, one of the lead roles. Most of the locations were filmed in southern New Jersey. It is now in post-production limbo.

"The Last Picasso" - Cast

"Can You Dig It Sand Tools" - A commercial that began airing nationally on April 16, 2003 in Santa Monica, CA. Other regions of the United States followed thereafter. This commercial, produced by Bruce Lucas, was shot in Cape May, NJ in October 2002. Mark played the hapless father who cannot build a sand castle to save his life until we discover "Can You Dig It Sand Tools". 
"Near Tragedy" -  a suspense/thriller short directed by Chris Long. Mark played Detective Tate, a small principal role. Filming occurred in November 2002.
 
"Religious Differences" - A short one-act play written and directed by Marti Wheat Lopez. This was Mark's stage debut. Performed at New York's largest Off-Off Broadway theater, The Producers Club Theatres in October 2002.
 
NBA Commercial - Titled "Sinatra Love It Live", Mark was one of the many audience members extras. Shot on November 21, 2002 at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. Aired on national television in early 2003.