Mark Lund is a complex and multifaceted individual with a broad spectrum of achievements and endeavors that span across various creative and artistic disciplines, boasting an impressive array of accomplishments in the realms of filmmaking, screenwriting, publishing, television, and acting, showcasing his remarkable versatility and breadth of talent.
In the year 1993, a pivotal moment in his professional journey, Lund seized the opportunity to establish International Figure Skating magazine, a venture that would eventually evolve into the world's largest and most prominent publication dedicated to the sport of figure skating.
Concurrently, Lund's entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen enabled him to build his publishing company, Ashton International Media, into a substantial and financially successful enterprise, boasting a valuation of $4 million.
This remarkable achievement was made possible through the successful launch and management of six magazines, which collectively formed the backbone of Lund's publishing empire.
In the year 2002, a significant milestone was reached in the literary career of Lund, as he successfully published his debut book, aptly titled "Frozen Assets: The New Order of Figure Skating".
Lund's most outstanding and remarkable contributions to the field of figure skating took place during the 2002 Winter Olympics, a prestigious and highly anticipated event that brought together top athletes from around the world. During this time, he made an astonishing number of over 220 appearances on various domestic and international television networks, showcasing his expertise and versatility as a figure skating commentator.
After concluding his stint at Ashton International Media, Lund embarked on a new entrepreneurial venture by establishing Scene, a cutting-edge news magazine that enjoyed widespread circulation in nine countries across the globe. Following a successful tenure at the helm of Scene, Lund made the decision to part ways with the organization in 2006. He then channeled his long-standing fascination with science fiction and space exploration into a full-length screenplay, aptly titled First World.
Notably, Lund received three prestigious screenplay award nominations for his outstanding work. Additionally, he took on the creative challenge of adapting the story, while also serving as the producer of a 25-minute short film. This cinematic endeavor premiered at an impressive 20 sci-fi conventions, spanning seven countries. Furthermore, the short film was later released on the popular online streaming platform, Hulu, in the year 2009.
From the year 2009 to the year 2010, Lund occupied the esteemed position of Drama Director at Becker College, a prestigious institution of higher learning. During his tenure, he embarked on a remarkable initiative, reviving the college's drama program, which had lain dormant for a staggering 20-year period.
In the year 2011, a significant literary milestone was reached as he released his electronic book, titled First World: Covenant, which served as a captivating prequel novella to the screenplay First World. This notable publication was made available to the public through The Ashton Times, a prominent platform for sharing creative works.
Christopher Lund's cinematic journey took a significant turn in January 2012, as his short film, Justice Is Mind: Evidence, made its global debut, ultimately paving the way for the financing of its feature film counterpart.
The feature film, Justice Is Mind, finally saw the light of day on August 18, 2013, with Lund assuming the dual roles of executive producer and director, bringing his creative vision to life on the big screen.
In the month of July, during the year 2019, Lund successfully completed the principal photography phase for his second feature film, titled First Signal, which serves as a prequel to his earlier work, First World. This cinematic endeavour had its world premiere on the twenty-sixth day of March, in the year 2021. As of June 2021, First Signal has been officially selected to be showcased at a staggering number of twenty-seven film festivals, garnering a total of seventeen prestigious awards in the process.
