Mark Mervis Mark Mervis
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I’ve had the opportunity to shoot twelve feature films, two of which have been to Sundance and one (Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss) was in Dramatic Competition.

“The whole production neatly amplifies the milieu, with outstanding contributions from Mark Mervis’s bright Panavision lensing.” Dennis Harvys, Variety

“The movies stregenths are stylistic. It’s clever use of old fashioned camera devices creates a tableau vivant effect that forces you into a greater appreciation of the details.” Daphne Merkin, The New Yorker

No matter the project, I enjoy collaborating with creative and enthusiastic directors and producers. And, although feature films have been my focus, I’ve found commercials provide outstanding opportunities to be creative and innovative photographically.

Having a passion for both modern and antique motion picture cameras, I’ve gathered quite the collection; everything from 16mm to anamorphic 35mm and Vista Vision.

My greatest contributions to a film may be adaptability and speed, paralleled with the many ways in which I can vary my aesthetic in service of the story without sacrificing the overall look.

Throughout my career, it’s been my good fortune to work on numerous projects with many talented people on both sides of the camera; each providing an opportunity for me to grow as a filmmaker.

 

Mark Mervis Director of Photography
Mark Mervis Director of Photography