Mark Padilla

Mark Padilla has over 20 years of experience in the independent film and television industry. Currently the President of Worldwide Sales and Acquisitions at the Arizona-based company Jackrabbit Media. Mark oversees all acquisitions and worldwide sales rights to their projects.

Previously, Mark was SVP of Sales and Acquisitions at DDI (Double Dutch International), a Toronto-based company.  At DDI, Mark produced and executive produced several films. Including the action film, THE DOORMAN, the hitman thriller THE VIRTUOSO, and the exciting horror film ESCAPE THE FIELD. 

Before joining DDI, Mark was the VP of sales and acquisitions at Myriad Pictures. Mark was responsible for selling both new and library titles. He also managed a team of sales, marketing, and publicity executives. Before Myriad, Mark was VP of International Sales at Essential Entertainment; before Essential, he was the marketing manager at Arclight Films.  

Mark started his career working as an international acquisitions consultant for multiple distribution companies worldwide, including international broadcasters such as Mediaset (Italy), Telecinco-Mediaset (Spain), and ProSeiben (Germany).

Mark has spoken on several panels discussing the international distribution market and has been featured in several industry trade publications regarding the global independent film market.  Mark has also served as a jury member for independent feature films and short film festivals.