Mark Toia began his directing career with a spot for Yamaha Motorcycles in 1997. Since then, he has lent his unique style and exceptional photographic eye to spots for Nestle, Leica, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Holden and Bridgestone to name a few. With his exceptional cinematography skills, vast production experience and constant search for new inspiration, he has become a favorite of agencies across the globe.
Toia is a self-taught filmmaker born in New Zealand and raised in Australia. With his interest in filmmaking technology and love of storytelling, Toia is able to deliver stunningly artistic and distinctive work. Having transitioned from advertising photography, Toia has a developed understanding of visual communication that allows him to capture compelling images that speak volumes without words. He has countless directing and cinematography awards on his shelf, including an Award Award, a ‘Gold’ Mobius, a Clio, ‘Best in Show’ Adfest Award and a D&AD Award.
Toia is a self-taught filmmaker born in New Zealand and raised in Australia. With his interest in filmmaking technology and love of storytelling, Toia is able to deliver stunningly artistic and distinctive work. Having transitioned from advertising photography, Toia has a developed understanding of visual communication that allows him to capture compelling images that speak volumes without words. He has countless directing and cinematography awards on his shelf, including an Award Award, a ‘Gold’ Mobius, a Clio, ‘Best in Show’ Adfest Award and a D&AD Award.



