Mark Damon, Veteran International Sales Executive and Actor, Dies at 91

Mark Damon, a prominent figure in the international film industry and a former actor, passed away at the age of 91 in Los Angeles. He was renowned for his transition from acting, notably in 1960’s “House of Usher,” to founding the Producers Sales Organization which revolutionized the way American independent films were marketed globally.

Damon's career spanned several decades during which he produced over 70 films and was instrumental in launching the American Film Market and the Independent Film & Television Alliance. His innovative approach to film sales significantly impacted the industry, particularly in using foreign contracts as collateral for funding independent films.