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Mark Atkins

Redacteur, Regisseur, Schrijver, Componist, Producer, Acteur

Award winning filmmaker Mark Atkins began his career working on blue chip natural history films for the BBC and National Geographic as an assistant cameraman for his aunt and uncle, acclaimed natural history filmmakers Paul Atkins and Grace Niska Atkins of Moana Productions. Working with Paul and Gracie, Mark was part of the camera team on Moana Productions’ National Geographic specials SECRET KILLERS OF MONTEREY BAY which won a CINE Masters Series Award. Mark received additional photography credit on Moana Productions GREAT WHITE SHARK which won an Emmy Award and Cine Golden Eagle for cinematography.

Atkins was accepted into the University of Central Florida’s Motion Picture Program from which he graduated in 1995 with a B.A. in Motion Picture Production. While still an undergraduate, Atkins wrote, directed and produced his first feature film, the 35mm Southern Gothic mystery, NIGHT ORCHID — Winner of Best First Feature Film at the New Orleans Film Festival and Golden Medallion for Best Feature and Golden Lion for Best of Show at the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. NIGHT ORCHID was picked up for distribution as part of then fledgling distributor, the Asylum’s First Rites Program.

Subsequent to NIGHT ORCHID, Atkins became one of The Asylum’s most in-demand writer-directors and cinematographers, directing fourteen features and serving as cinematographer on over thirty since. To date, Atkins has written thirteen screenplays which have been successfully produced. Atkins has directed eighteen features with subjects ranging from fantasy (MERLIN and the WAR OF THE DRAGONS) to horror (HAUNTING OF WINCHESTER HOUSE), comedy (SAND SHARKS), science fiction (ANDROID COP), action adventure (ALLAN QUATERMAIN) and thrillers (EVIL EYES). His work has taken him across the globe from Rapa Nui, Egypt, Figi, South Africa, Belize, Iceland, Burma and Tierra del Fuego. He shot his first 3D feature film in 2009. Atkins served as underwater cinematographer for 30K LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, the documentary feature INTO THE AIR, and AWAKEN. Atkins also served as cinematographer on DISNEY’s animation live-action hybrid, TAKE 2 with PHINEUS and FERB.

Atkins’ films have been successful in television and film markets worldwide. His Syfy Original Movie, BATTLE OF LOS ANGELES was the third movie of 2011 with over 2 million viewers and the most popular with the 25 to 54 demographic. Many of his films have been the top renters including MERLIN AND THE WAR OF THE DRAGONS ( #41 video rentals in Germany for 2009). In 2010, FIRE DRAGON CHRONICLES: Dragon Quest (#3 in Blu-ray Rental ranking for its German distributor). SAND SHARKS, the #1 title for its German distributor in 2012. Atkins films are consistently top market performers.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Titanic II
    Titanic II2010
  • 2012: Doomsday
    2012: Doomsday2008
  • Milf
    Milf2010
  • Battle of Los Angeles
    Battle of Los Angeles2011
  • 100 Million BC
    100 Million BC2008
  • War of the Worlds 2: De volgende golf
    War of the Worlds 2: De volgende golf2008
  • AVH: Alien vs. Hunter
    AVH: Alien vs. Hunter2007
  • 2012: Supernova
    2012: Supernova2009
  • The Terminators
    The Terminators2009
  • Snakes on a Train
    Snakes on a Train2006
  • The Land That Time Forgot
    The Land That Time Forgot2009
  • Android Cop
    Android Cop2014
  • Princess of Mars
    Princess of Mars2009
  • Jack the Giant Killer
    Jack the Giant Killer2013
  • 30,000 Leagues Under the Sea
    30,000 Leagues Under the Sea2007
  • 6-Headed Shark Attack
    6-Headed Shark Attack2018
  • Alien Origin
    Alien Origin2012
  • Transmorphers 2 - Fall of Man
    Transmorphers 2 - Fall of Man2009
  • Planet of the Sharks
    Planet of the Sharks2016
  • Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls
    Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls2008

Known For

  • Sand Sharks
    Sand Sharks2012
  • Battle of Los Angeles
    Battle of Los Angeles2011
  • Awaken
    Awaken2015
  • Android Cop
    Android Cop2014
  • Princess of Mars
    Princess of Mars2009
  • Jack the Giant Killer
    Jack the Giant Killer2013
  • 6-Headed Shark Attack
    6-Headed Shark Attack2018
  • Alien Origin
    Alien Origin2012
  • Planet of the Sharks
    Planet of the Sharks2016
  • Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls
    Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls2008
  • Haunting of Winchester House
    Haunting of Winchester House2009
  • Merlin and the War of the Dragons
    Merlin and the War of the Dragons2008
  • Dragonquest
    Dragonquest2009
  • Halloween Night
    Halloween Night2006
  • Dragon Crusaders
    Dragon Crusaders2011
  • Shark Season
    Shark Season2020
  • Dragonwasps
    Dragonwasps2012
  • Empire of the Sharks
    Empire of the Sharks2017
  • In the Name of Ben Hur
    In the Name of Ben Hur2016
  • Road Wars
    Road Wars2015

Cinematografie

2023
The Weapon
2019
The Final Level: Escaping RancalaOp Plex
2019
Monster Island
2018
6-Headed Shark AttackOp Plex
2017
Empire of the SharksOp Plex
2017
Jurassic School
2016
In the Name of Ben Hur
2016
Planet of the SharksOp Plex
2015
Martian Land
2015
Awaken
2015
Road WarsOp Plex
2014
Android CopOp Plex
2013
Knight of the DeadOp Plex
2012
Mrs Biggs
2012
Battle Force
2012
Alien OriginOp Plex
2011
Dragon CrusadersOp Plex
2011
Battle of Los AngelesOp Plex
2010
Titanic IIOp Plex
2010
Airline DisasterOp Plex
2010
6 GunsOp Plex
2009
Princess of MarsOp Plex
2008
Merlin and the War of the DragonsOp Plex
2008
100 Million BCOp Plex
2008
Allan Quatermain and the Temple of SkullsOp Plex
1997
Night Orchid