Mark Tapio Kines, 1970
Writers · April 26, 1970
Mark Tapio Kines
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Mark Tapio Kines is 56 years old, born April 26, 1970 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Mark Tapio Kines pioneered crowdfunding as a filmmaking strategy, becoming a director-writer-producer whose approach reshaped independent cinema financing. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts in 1970, Kines founded Los Angeles–based Cassava Films and has directed, written, and produced across multiple projects. As a Taurus, he channels the sign's practical, resource-savvy nature into sustainable production models.
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Biography
Mark Tapio Kines is an American film director, writer, producer, and founder of Los Angeles–based Cassava Films. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts in 1970, Kines is perhaps best known for being the first filmmaker to employ crowdfunding to partially finance a film—a pivot that fundamentally altered how independent creators access capital. His triple role as director, writer, and producer reflects a hands-on creative philosophy common among auteur-driven filmmakers. Screenwriters and directors often balance multiple responsibilities across pre-production, principal photography, and post-production; Kines's ownership stake in Cassava Films positions him as both creative lead and business operator. As a Taurus born April 26, Kines embodies the sign's reputation for persistence and resource management—traits that align with his pioneering approach to film financing. A life-path number 11 suggests visionary, intuitive leadership; Kines's early adoption of crowdfunding reflects that numerological archetype of the innovator. Based in the United States, Kines operates within the American independent film ecosystem, where his methods have influenced subsequent generations of crowdfunded projects.
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Trivia
- Kines was the first filmmaker to use crowdfunding to partially finance a film, pioneering a funding model now standard in independent cinema.
- He is the owner and operator of Cassava Films, a Los Angeles–based production company.
- Born in Danvers, Massachusetts, Kines has built his career across directing, writing, and producing roles simultaneously.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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- How old is Mark Tapio Kines?
- Mark Tapio Kines is 56 years old (born April 26, 1970).
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- Mark Tapio Kines was born on April 26, 1970.
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- Mark Tapio Kines is a Taurus, born April 26, 1970.
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- Mark Tapio Kines was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
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- Mark Tapio Kines is from United States.
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- Mark Tapio Kines is a writer.
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