Oscars shouldn’t overlook short films
Possibly the most underrated and overlooked of cinematic experiences year after year are short films. They cover a wide range,
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Mark McCarver was born and raised in Houston, Texas and has been involved in theater and film since he was a kid. He spent the past few years acting and directing across Texas before moving to Washington, DC in the fall of 2012 to get a taste of the East Coast’s entertainment industry. Mark holds a BA in Drama from Trinity University and trained at the Syracuse University – London Drama Program and Shakespeare’s Globe. He is a company member with Half Mad Theatre in Washington.
Author: Mark McCarver
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