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Cast of The York School Play, Matilda
Alumni Spotlight: Mark Rupert ‘02
Mark Rupert ‘02 is a producer, videographer and editor whose passion for storytelling has taken him from the red carpet at the Oscars to interviewing Michael Bublé in Dubai. He’s also created digital video content that captured the energy at Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival, showcased the value of Toronto Public Library’s programs for older adults, and supported the fundraising efforts of non-profit organizations like the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR).
Mark’s interest in using photos and video to tell powerful stories dates back to his York days. He has fond memories of working on the yearbook and creating a multimedia Power Point presentation for his graduation ceremony. The school didn’t offer photography or film classes at that time so he appreciated the creative outlet his English class provided. “We had an amazing teacher named Mr. Fulford who really encouraged my creativity,” says Mark.
From working as a Production Assistant on his mother’s television cooking show set to graduating from York and completing a film and television production diploma at the Toronto Film School, Mark turned a lifelong creative passion into an impressive 13-year career with CTV’s etalk. Rising from a red-carpet researcher to a senior producer and marketing specialist, he spent over a decade crafting celebrity stories and innovative brand partnerships - exemplifying how early ambition and a strong foundation can launch a dynamic, high-profile career.
From working as a Production Assistant on his mother’s television cooking show set to graduating from York and completing a film and television production diploma at the Toronto Film School, Mark turned a lifelong creative passion into an impressive 13-year career with CTV’s etalk. Rising from a red-carpet researcher to a senior producer and marketing specialist, he spent over a decade crafting celebrity stories and innovative brand partnerships - exemplifying how early ambition and a strong foundation can launch a dynamic, high-profile career.
After stints at Top Chef Canada and at a marketing and public relations agency, Mark started his own full service digital production agency. He finds it exciting to work with a variety of clients and says he finds projects with non-profit organizations to be particularly “rewarding and meaningful.”
Twenty-four years after graduating from York, Mark still values the tight knit group of friends he had in high school. He and Laurence Mandel Payne ’02, who was his classmate from Grade One to Grade 13, are still very close. The school was much smaller in those days and Mark and Laurence, who both played trumpet in the jazz band, were the only two students in the music class for their grade. “I’ve known him for over 30 years,” says Mark.
