Mark Drury Taylor is the Executive Creative Director and founding partner of the advertising agency and production company Awesomesauce.
A visionary creative director, writer, and filmmaker, Mark has become a pioneering force in both short-form advertising and long-form brand entertainment. Seamlessly blending his expertise in advertising, filmmaking, and both live-action and animation storytelling, he creates innovative, cross-platform content that captivates audiences and pushes creative boundaries.
As a writer, Mark has crafted narratives for leading global brands including AB InBev, AT&T, Epson, Fiat, Microsoft, and Sony. His recent long-form entertainment work includes developing, co-writing, and directing Saving Flora, starring Jenna Ortega, and serving as Consulting Producer on Nickelodeon’s live-action/animated feature Blue’s Big City Adventure.
Earlier in his career, as Creative Director at agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi and J. Walter Thompson, Mark led the launch of several new Toyota vehicle lineups, introducing the industry’s first fully photorealistic computer-generated automotive commercials. His portfolio also spans campaigns for Acura, Budweiser, Honda, Mattel, and Taco Bell, earning top honors from Cannes Lions, D&AD, and the Effie Awards.
Driven by a lifelong passion for storytelling and innovation, Mark continues to push the boundaries of brand entertainment—merging the worlds of advertising and cinematic storytelling to create work that both inspires and endures.