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Synopsis: A retrospective of classic movies.

Hosted by award-winning actor PAUL GANUS - AEA, - FINANCIAL CORE, - SAG-AFTRA

"A unique retrospective on cult films." - Sayantan Mukherjee, Chief Editor, Cult Critic Film Magazine

To the more than 40,000 viewers of our STAR WARS (1977) episode, THANK YOU!

41 Awards / Selections

  • Mark Starks
    Director
  • Mark Starks
    Writer
  • Mark Starks
    Producer
  • Paul Ganus
    Key Cast
    "Narrator (1.6-)"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Television, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 11, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Andromeda Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    February 28, 2022
    Premiere
    Award
  • Motor City Legacy Horror Convention & Film Festival
    Wayne, MI
    United States
    March 19, 2022
    Selection
  • Lift-Off Global Network
    Pinewood Studios
    United Kingdom
    February 21, 2022
    Finalist
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    March 21, 2022
    Award
  • The Golden Wheat Awards
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    March 31, 2022
    Award
  • World Film Carnival - Singapore
    Singapore
    April 1, 2022
    Award
  • Culcutta International Cult Film Festival
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    April 11, 2022
    Finalist
  • The Fear Faire Film Festival
    Spring Valley Lake, CA
    United States
    May 13, 2022
    Selection
  • Independent Video Film Festival of YouTube Art Club Pavlos Paraschakis, Greece
    Athens
    Greece
    October 3, 2022
    Selection
  • Tagore International Film Festival
    West Bengal
    India
    May 9, 2022
    Award
  • McMinnville Sci-Fi Film Festival
    McMinnville, OR
    United States
    May 14, 2022
    Selection
  • ArroTV Film Free For All
    San Antonio, TX
    United States
    June 1, 2022
    Selection
  • Black Swan International Film Festival
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    June 13, 2022
    Award - Best Documentary
  • SCREAM it off SCREEN
    Minneapolis, MN
    United States
    May 13, 2022
    Selection
  • London International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    August 31, 2022
    Award
  • FrankenFest
    Detroit, MI
    United States
    September 17, 2022
    Selection
  • FIKE - Festival Internacional de Curtas-Metragens de Évora | Évora International Short-Film Festival
    Páteo do Salema 7 A Évora 7000-853
    Portugal
    October 24, 2022
    Selection
  • Golden Merlion Award
    Singapore
    Singapore
    November 22, 2022
    Selection
  • Sun of the East Awards
    Utsarga Mancha, Shantiniketan
    India
    January 13, 2023
    Award - Honorable Achiever - Television / Pilot Program or Series
  • One Voice Awards
    Dallas, Texas
    United States
    August 6, 2022
    Nomination: Mark Starks - Television - Documentary/In-Show Narration - Best Performance Male - (USA/Canada Voices Only)
  • Sittannavasal International Film Festival
    Karaiyur
    India
    February 6, 2023
    Selection
  • Gwangju International Film Festival
    Gwanju
    Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
    January 31, 2023
    Award - Special Jury Award - Best Web / TV Series
  • Uruvatti International Film Festival
    Saligramam, Tamil Nadu
    India
    February 6, 2023
    Award - Best Web/TV Series
  • Nassau Film Festival
    Princenton, NJ
    United States
    May 20, 2023
    Award - Princeton Tiger Award (Audience Award)
  • London International Monthly Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    June 10, 2023
    Award - Best Documentary
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    La Jolla, CA
    United States
    September 12, 2023
    Award - Best Narration / Voiceover Talent (Paul Ganus), Best Documentary Short, Best Television - Program / Series
  • Royal Society of Television and Motion Picture Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 25, 2023
    Award - Best Television / Pilot Program or Series
  • Druk International Film Festival
    Bhutan, South Asia
    September 20, 2023
    Award - Documentary (Critics Choice Award)
  • Gangtok International Film Festival
    Gangtok, Sikkim
    India
    September 22, 2023
    Award - Best Television / Pilot Program or Series
  • Jaisalmer International Film Festival
    Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
    India
    September 25, 2023
    Award - Best Television / Pilor Program or Series
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 23, 2023
    Award - Best Television / Pilot Program or Series
  • Knight of The Reel Awards
    Hyderabad, Telangana
    India
    September 26, 2023
    Award - Best Television / Pilot Program or Series
  • World Film Carnival - Singapore
    Singapore, Asia
    August 28, 2023
    Award - Best Television / Pilot Program or Series
  • Golden Fern Film Awards
    Darjeeling, West Bengal
    India
    September 30, 2023
    Award - Best Documentary (Critic's Choice Award)
  • Knight of The Reel Awards
    Hyderabad, Telangana
    India
    September 26, 2023
    Award - Best Episodic Television
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    September 30, 2023
    Award - Best Television / Pilot Program or Series
  • Aasha International Film Festival
    Nashik, Maharashtra
    India
    December 15, 2023
    Award - Best Short Documentary
  • Black Cat Award International Film Festival
    Avenida Montes Edificio de Col Piso
    Bolivia, Plurinational State of
    November 11, 2023
    Selection
  • Hollywood Access Film Festival
    Santa Barbara, CA
    United States
    May 3, 2025
    Award - Best Webisode
  • West Lothian Film Festival
    Summit House 4 - 5 Mitchell Street Leith Edinburgh, Midlothian EH6 7BD
    United Kingdom
    July 16, 2025
    Award - Honorable Mention - Special International Award of Merit
  • Funartt Film Awards
    Portland, Oregon
    United States
    August 26, 2025
    Award - Semi-Finalist
Distribution Information
  • Mark Starks - mastar149@cs.com
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Hotel, Airline, Ship, Theatrical, Video / Disc, Free TV, Paid TV, Console / Handheld Device
Director Biography - Mark Starks

Mark H. Starks is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated filmmakers within the contemporary independent film scene. The key evidence is the reported "over 180 awards and selections" from film festivals. This is an extraordinarily high number for any filmmaker, and particularly for an independent one, demonstrating consistent and widespread recognition. His awards and selections come from festivals across the globe, including various locations in the US, Canada, India, Netherlands, Greece, and more. This international reach signifies that his work transcends geographical boundaries and resonates with diverse audiences and juries.
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