Take a closer look at some of Hollywood's top-tier talent at the beginning of their careers.

Child Stars, Then and Now

Take a closer look at some of Hollywood&#39;s top-tier talent at the beginning of their careers.

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Mark Thomas Casey Haapala was born in Irvine, CA. A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, he is a member of the Producers Guild of America, SAG/AFTRA, former Directors Guild of America Trainee and an award winning director. In 2012 his short film won the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival. In 2014, Haapala's TV pilot screened at the New York Television Festival and would later be optioned by Lifetime. He is known for his work on Dog It Down (2013), Entourage (2004), and NCIS: Los Angeles (2009).

Awards

Mark Haapala

Newport Beach Film Festival

Bearfest - Big Bear Lake International Film Festival

Beverly Hills Film Festival

New York Television Festival

GI Film Festival - Washington, DC/Virginia

Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival

International Film Festival of Cinematic Arts Los Angeles

Vegas Indie Film Fest (VIFF)

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