I Hope You Dance:
The Wolper Organization
The Wolper Organization, under the leadership of David Wolper and currently under his son Mark Wolper’s leadership, is producing the feature film of I Hope You Dance anchored on the ethos and spirit of the iconic song along with acclaimed music and media producer, Spencer Proffer. Wolper has been responsible for the creation of over 500 films which have won more than 150 awards. They include two Oscars, 50 Emmys, seven Golden Globes, five Peabodys, and recognition and retrospectives from The Festival De Cannes and other respected international film festivals. David Wolper is also credited for creating the television miniseries, with 1967s The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, and for creating the docudrama, with that same years They've Killed President Lincoln.
The Wolper's have over 25 hours of longform programming in development at various broadcast and cable networks. They produced the runaway hit Penn & Teller's BULLSH*T!, hosted by the famous magicians and devoted skeptics for SHOWTIME. Throughout its history, The Wolper Organization has created innovative and breathtaking ways to bring important and meaningful stories to the public. With an emphasis on quality, the Wolper's have found ongoing success in the entertainment business.
Mark Wolper stands at the helm of The Wolper Organization, a legendary production company renowned for its expansive portfolio in both film and television. The Wolper Organization’s achievements are nothing short of remarkable. Beyond the statuettes and accolades, the organization has also received international recognition and retrospectives from esteemed film festivals all over the world. Wolper’s commitment to excellence and storytelling has cemented The Wolper Organization’s reputation as an industry leader, captivating audiences worldwide. As president of the Wolper Organization, Mark has been involved in some of the most influential projects in entertainment including the Academy Award(r)-winning "L.A. Confidential" starring Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey and Kim Basinger; the multiple Emmy(r)-nominated mini-series “Roots” reboot, “Bates Motel”, "The Mists of Avalon" starring Anjelica Huston, Julianna Margulies and Joan Allen; the miniseries Queen, which was nominated for eight Emmys; and the Emmy-winning Murder in Mississippi. "The Thornbirds," starring Richard Chamberlain and Amanda Donohoe; and the Emmy(r)-nominated and NAACP-winning mini-series "Queen" starring Halle Berry.
Mark Wolper began his producing career for television and film in 1981 as an independent producer working with studios such as Warner Bros., Showtime Networks, MGM and Disney on a variety of projects ranging from short films and documentaries to mini-series and foreign feature films. Wolper has steered the Wolper Organization into feature film production with Murder in the First, starring Christian Slater and Kevin Bacon; Surviving Picasso, starring Anthony Hopkins; and the Academy Award(r)-winning L.A. Confidential amongst many more.
In 1987, he joined his father David Wolper, himself a well-known figure in the entertainment industry who founded the company in 1958, in leading The Wolper Organization.