About

DARKMAVE started with two friends, Mark and Dave, and a shared love of nerdy, geeky, and spooky storytelling. What began as a bar conversation about movies and fandoms turned into scripts, short films, and a decision to stop saying “we should make something someday” and actually do it.

Mark Scheetz 
Writer, Editor, Director

Mark’s a graphic designer with over 25 years of experience bringing ideas to life, from craft beer labels and logos to product packaging and websites.

He’s also passionate about filmmaking. Whether it’s writing, filming, or editing, he loves every part of the storytelling process.

Dave Simione 
Producer

Dave is an IT Development Manager, leading teams of professionals on the challenge of solving problems and transforming innovative ideas into dynamic applications. With a keen eye for detail and a creative mindset, Dave has also spent a few years producing short movies, where he honed his storytelling skills and brought compelling narratives to the screen.