# Marc Ostrick

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**Marc Ostrick** (born 1973) is an American born filmmaker and content creator.[1]

## Education

He attended the [New World School of the Arts](/source/New_World_School_of_the_Arts) in [Miami](/source/Miami), [Florida](/source/Florida) for High-School before attending [New York University Tisch School of the Arts](/source/New_York_University_Tisch_School_of_the_Arts) for his Undergraduate in Film & Television Production and English Literature. In 1994, Ostrick and Ezra Soiferman premiered their award-winning NYU thesis film, Pressure Drop, which started their professional carriers in the entertainment industry.[2]

## Career

Ostrick's career began after graduating from NYU, establishing himself in the entertainment industry.[3] His early work includes producing and directing award-winning documentaries and digital content for a variety of platforms.[4] In 2009 Marc Ostrick launched [eGuiders](/source/EGuiders), a website to curate and recommend the videos across the internet from industry experts.[5]

Ostrick co-directed *[24: Conspiracy](/source/24:_Conspiracy),* a narrative series made specifically for mobile devices in 2005. *24: Conspiracy* was a digital spin off to the television series 24 and was nominated for an [Emmy Award](/source/Emmy_Award) in the Broadband Entertainment category.[6] Ostrick also worked on the production of a series on online videos that served as a [transmedia storytelling](/source/Transmedia_storytelling) continuation of the [HBO](/source/HBO) series, *[John From Cincinnati](/source/John_from_Cincinnati)* (2006 - 2007).[7]

He directed and co-executive produced *Deadly Sharks of Paradise* and *Monsters of the Bermuda Triangle*, both of which aired on Discovery and the MAX streaming service as part of Shark Week 2023.[8][9]

His contributions to Shark Week also include producing and/or directing multiple specials, such as *Deadly Sharks of Paradise* (2023), *Monsters of the Bermuda Triangle* (2023), Return *to Shark Vortex* (2021), *Tiger Shark Invasion* (2018)[10] *Lair of the Sawfish* (2018), *Shark Vortex* (2016) and *Deadliest Shark* (2016).[11]

Beyond Shark Week, Ostrick has been a key figure in the production of the *Stripped* documentary film series. *Stripped: Nashville* (2024) is the latest release in the series, following *Stripped: Las Vegas* (2021) and *Stripped: Los Angeles* (2020).[12]

In addition to his work in television and documentary film, Ostrick has collaborated with organizations such as the [U.S. State Department](/source/United_States_Department_of_State) and various NGOs.[13] Between 2018 and 2020, he worked on the *ChangeChitra* program in India, an initiative designed to train social activists in documentary filmmaking.[14] He also worked on *[Dream Big!](/source/Dream_Big:_Engineering_Our_World)*, an IMAX film that aimed to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders, which became the highest-grossing large-screen film of 2018.[15]

His work as producer and director also include [Mission 31](/source/Mission_31),[16] a multi-platform project led by ocean explorer [Fabien Cousteau](/source/Fabien_Cousteau).[17] He has also directed a documentary called *Mega Hammerhead* for [Nat Geo Wild](/source/Nat_Geo_Wild)’s *Sharkfest* program and worked with major networks and production companies like [HBO](/source/HBO), [Paramount](/source/Paramount_Pictures) and [New Line Cinema](/source/New_Line_Cinema).[18][19]

From 2011 to 2013 Ostrick served as the Director of Digital Production at [MacGillivray Freeman Films](/source/MacGillivray_Freeman_Films),[20] the renowned IMAX production company, where he oversaw their award-winning [One World One Ocean](/source/One_World_One_Ocean) media campaign and expanded the universe of their IMAX films with behind the scenes and online educational series.[21][22]

He is a member of the [Producers Guild of America](/source/Producers_Guild_of_America) (PGA) and the [International Documentary Association](/source/International_Documentary_Association) (IDA).[21]

Marc Ostrick's other credits include:[23]

- Open Hearted-Feature Documentary[4][11] (2002) (director / producer)
- Without A Net: Creating NYPD Blue- Feature Documentary (2000) (director, writer, camera, editor)[24]
- He was the Showrunner for *Roku Recommends*.[25]

## Personal life

Marc Ostrick currently resides in Laguna Beach with his wife and daughter.[3]

## References

1. ["What the Nation Needs to Know: Stories of real India showing at the ChangeChitra festival"](https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/stories-of-real-india-showing-at-the-changechitra-festival-video-volunteers-6581261/). *The Indian Express*. 2020-09-04. Retrieved 2025-02-11.

1. Ghert-Zand, Renee. ["As artist-in-residence at a cannabis company, a photographer's creativity is sparked"](https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-artist-in-residence-at-a-cannabis-company-a-photographers-creativity-is-inflamed/). *[The Times of Israel](/source/The_Times_of_Israel)*. [ISSN 0040-7909](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0040-7909). Retrieved 2025-02-11.

1. ["Marc Ostrick looks back on 24: Conspiracy"](https://www.24spoilers.com/2008/09/19/marc-ostrick-24-conspiracy-bts/). *24 Spoilers*. Retrieved 2025-02-11.

1. Ready, Tinker (2003-12-01). ["When young heart patients become adults"](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-dec-01-he-hearts1-story.html). *Los Angeles Times*. Retrieved 2025-02-11.

1. ["eGuiders cuts through clutter of a gazillion videos online - USATODAY.com"](https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2009-02-16-eguiders-main_N.htm/). *usatoday30.usatoday.com*. Retrieved 2017-10-12.[dead link]

1. ["24: Conspiracy nominated for Emmy Award - 24 Spoilers"](https://www.24spoilers.com/2006/04/11/24-conspiracy-emmy-nomination/). *24 Spoilers*. Retrieved 2017-10-11.

1. [""John from Cincinnati's" man behind the viral vid curtain"](https://variety.com/2007/tv/news/john-from-cin-1-22293/). *Variety*. 2007-08-10. Retrieved 2017-12-12.

1. ["deadly-sharks-of-paradise-discovery-atve-us"](https://go.discovery.com/show/deadly-sharks-of-paradise-discovery-atve-us). *go.discovery.com*. Retrieved 2025-02-11.

1. ["Shark Week 2023 – 2016 – ostrickproductions.com"](https://ostrickproductions.com/?p=541). *ostrickproductions.com*. Retrieved 2025-02-11.

1. ["Tiger Shark Invasion (2018) directed by Marc Ostrick • Reviews, cast • RecoBee, What to watch, Where to watch, OTT"](https://www.reco-bee.com/movie/23948). *www.reco-bee.com*. Retrieved 2025-02-11.

1. Indiewire (2003-03-07). ["Full Frame Doc Festival Opening with World Premiere of "Seabiscuit""](http://www.indiewire.com/2003/03/full-frame-doc-festival-opening-with-world-premiere-of-seabiscuit-79890/). *IndieWire*. Retrieved 2017-12-12.

1. ["Stripped: Nashville"](https://www.millcreekent.com/products/stripped-nashville). *Mill Creek Entertainment*. Retrieved 2025-02-11.

1. ["Jessica Mayberry Interview by Marc Ostrick"](https://myhero.com/jessica-mayberry-marc-ostrick-interview). *The MY HERO Project*. Retrieved 2025-02-18.

1. ["ChangeChitra - MY HERO Global Exchange Program in India"](https://myhero.com/changechitra-global-exchange-india-3). *The MY HERO Project*. Retrieved 2025-02-18.

1. ["ChangeChitra – Video Volunteers"](https://www.videovolunteers.org/changechitra/). *www.videovolunteers.org*. Retrieved 2025-02-18.

1. ["Going deep: Misson 31 aquanauts set to submerge (pictures)"](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/going-deep-misson-31-aquanauts-set-to-submerge-pictures/). *CNET*. Retrieved 2025-02-24.

1. ["Mission 31: A monthlong undersea adventure (pictures)"](https://www.cnet.com/pictures/mission-31-a-monthlong-undersea-adventure-pictures/). *CNET*. Retrieved 2025-02-18.

1. ["Mega Hammerhead"](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/mega-hammerhead/cast/2030046999/). *TVGuide.com*. Retrieved 2025-02-24.

1. ["Filmer og serier med Marc Ostrick - TV-Guiden"](https://tvguide.vg.no/medvirkende/marc-ostrick) (in Norwegian). *VG TV-guide*. Retrieved 2025-02-18.

1. ["The Reel: Mavericks From the Air – One World One Ocean"](https://oneworldoneocean.com/blog/the-reel-mavericks-from-the-air/). 2012-09-25. Retrieved 2025-02-26.

1. ["Marc Ostrick | ProductionHUB"](https://www.productionhub.com/profile/marc-ostrick). *ProductionHUB.com*. Retrieved 2025-02-18.

1. ["My Journey to America's Inner Space Station: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Astero – One World One Ocean"](https://oneworldoneocean.com/blog/journey-to-americas-inner-space-station/). 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2025-02-18.

1. ["Sharp Eye"](https://modernluxury.com/orange-county/features/sharp-eye). Retrieved 2017-12-12.

1. Lowry, Brian (2001-10-10). ["The Words According to David Milch"](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-oct-10-ca-55336-story.html). *Los Angeles Times*. Retrieved 2025-02-25.

1. Roku. ["Roku"](https://www.roku.com/blog/roku-recommends-the-year-in-streaming?srsltid=AfmBOootAEUo6XxFTeTDdQTvkH1zcjRI9PgowWc3B0Kyp_-amESWO5zT). *Roku*. Retrieved 2025-02-18.

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