Mark Atkins
Editor, Director, Writer, Composer, Producer, Actor
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.
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
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Filmography
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| 2018 | 6-Headed Shark AttackOn Plex |
| 2017 | Empire of the SharksOn Plex |
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| 2016 | Planet of the SharksOn Plex |
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| 2015 | Road WarsOn Plex |
| 2014 | Android CopOn Plex |
| 2013 | Knight of the DeadOn Plex |
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| 2012 | Alien OriginOn Plex |
| 2011 | Dragon CrusadersOn Plex |
| 2011 | Battle of Los AngelesOn Plex |
| 2010 | Titanic IIOn Plex |
| 2010 | Airline DisasterOn Plex |
| 2010 | 6 GunsOn Plex |
| 2009 | Princess of MarsOn Plex |
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| 2008 | 100 Million BCOn Plex |
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| 2024 | Road Wars: Max FuryOn Plex |
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| 2018 | 6-Headed Shark AttackOn Plex |
| 2017 | Empire of the SharksOn Plex |
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| 2016 | Planet of the SharksOn Plex |
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| 2015 | Road WarsOn Plex |
| 2014 | P-51 Dragon FighterOn Plex |
| 2014 | Android CopOn Plex |
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| 2013 | Knight of the DeadOn Plex |
| 2013 | Jack the Giant KillerOn Plex |
| 2012 | Alien OriginOn Plex |
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| 2011 | Dragon CrusadersOn Plex |
| 2011 | Battle of Los AngelesOn Plex |
| 2009 | Princess of MarsOn Plex |
| 2009 | Haunting of Winchester HouseOn Plex |
| 2009 | DragonquestOn Plex |
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| 2006 | Halloween NightOn Plex |
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| 1997 |
| 2024 | Road Wars: Max FuryOn Plex |
| 2020 | Shark Season · as ScreenplayOn Plex |
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| 2018 | 6-Headed Shark Attack · as ScreenplayOn Plex |
| 2018 | Alien Siege · as ScreenplayOn Plex |
| 2017 | Empire of the SharksOn Plex |
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| 2016 | Planet of the SharksOn Plex |
| 2015 | Awaken · as Screenplay |
| 2015 | Road Wars · as ScreenplayOn Plex |
| 2014 | P-51 Dragon FighterOn Plex |
| 2014 | Android Cop · as ScreenplayOn Plex |
| 2013 | Jack the Giant Killer · as ScreenplayOn Plex |
| 2012 | DragonwaspsOn Plex |
| 2012 | Alien OriginOn Plex |
| 2011 | Dragon CrusadersOn Plex |
| 2011 | Battle of Los AngelesOn Plex |
| 2009 | Princess of Mars · as ScreenplayOn Plex |
| 2009 | Haunting of Winchester HouseOn Plex |
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| 2012 | Alien Origin · as Original Music ComposerOn Plex |
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| 2013 | Knight of the DeadOn Plex |
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| 2023 | Sharksploitation · as Self |
| 2012 | Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever · as Self |
| 1997 | Night Orchid · as Slash |
| 2026 | Romance at Hope Ranch · as Cinematographer |
| 2024 | Road Wars: Max Fury · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2023 | The Weapon · as Director Of Photography |
| 2022 | Twisted Vines · as Director Of Photography |
| 2021 | Man of Fire · as Cinematographer |
| 2020 | Fast and Fierce: Death Race · as StoryOn Plex |
| 2019 | Big Kill · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2019 | Monster Island · as Director Of Photography |
| 2018 | DWB: Dating While Black · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2018 | 6-Headed Shark Attack · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2017 | Empire of the Sharks · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2017 | Jurassic School · as Director Of Photography |
| 2016 | In the Name of Ben Hur · as Director Of Photography |
| 2016 | Planet of the Sharks · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2016 | David and Goliath · as Director Of Photography |
| 2015 | Martian Land · as Director Of Photography |
| 2015 | Awaken · as Director Of Photography |
| 2015 | Road Wars · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2014 | Dragons of Camelot · as Director Of Photography |
| 2014 | P-51 Dragon Fighter · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2014 | Android Cop · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2013 | The Worst Movies of All Time · as Director Of Photography |
| 2013 | Knight of the Dead · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2013 | Knight of the Dead · as Vfx ArtistOn Plex |
| 2013 | Knight of the Dead · as Co-WriterOn Plex |
| 2013 | Jack the Giant Killer · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2012 | Battle Force · as Director Of Photography |
| 2012 | Alien Origin · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2012 | Sand Sharks · as Director Of Photography |
| 2011 | Dragon Crusaders · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2011 | Battle of Los Angeles · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2011 | Grizzly Flats · as Cinematographer |
| 2010 | Milf · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2009 | Princess of Mars · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2009 | Princess of Mars · as Vfx ArtistOn Plex |
| 2009 | 2012: Supernova · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2009 | Haunting of Winchester House · as CinematographerOn Plex |
| 2009 | Haunting of Winchester House · as Visual EffectsOn Plex |
| 2009 | The Land That Time Forgot · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2009 | Transmorphers: Fall of Man · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2009 | The Terminators · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2009 | Dragonquest · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2008 | Merlin and the War of the Dragons · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2008 | Journey to the Center of the Earth · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2008 | Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2008 | War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave · as CinematographerOn Plex |
| 2008 | 2012: Doomsday · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2008 | Passed the Door of Darkness · as Cinematographer |
| 2007 | AVH: Alien vs. Hunter · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2007 | 30,000 Leagues Under the Sea · as CinematographerOn Plex |
| 2007 | Freakshow · as Director Of Photography |
| 2006 | Halloween Night · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2006 | Snakes on a Train · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2006 | When a Killer Calls · as Director Of PhotographyOn Plex |
| 2006 | Exorcism: The Possession of Gail Bowers · as CinematographerOn Plex |
| 2005 | Dead Men Walking · as CinematographerOn Plex |
| 2004 | Evil Eyes · as Director Of Photography |