Mark Piznarski

Mark Piznarski is an American film director, television director, and television producer.

Piznarski is an alumnus of the University of Northern Colorado. He has directed episodes of a number of television series, including Veronica Mars, Gossip Girl, 90210, NYPD Blue, Riverdale and Once and Again.

He has also directed a number of television films including Death Benefit (1996), The '60s (1999), and Soccer Moms (2005). In 2000, he directed the theatrical film Here on Earth. In 2006, he co-wrote and directed the film Looking for Sunday (2006).

The Veronica Mars character Stosh "Piz" Piznarski is named as a tribute to Mark, who directed the first two episodes of season one.