Mark Romanek

Directing

Mark Romanek

Born 1959-09-18 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Mark Lee Romanek (/roʊˈmænɪk/; born September 18, 1959) is an American film, music video and commercial director and photographer. He is best known for directing the films One Hour Photo (2002) and Never Let Me Go (2010). Romanek's music videos have come to be regarded as among the best of the medium. They have earned him three Grammy Awards for Best Short Form Music Video and 20 MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Direction for Jay-Z's "99 Problems" and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award Romanek has also directed episodes for television series such as The Whispers (2015), Vinyl (2016), and Tales from the Loop (2020). Description above from the Wikipedia article Mark Romanek, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acting credits

Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché poster
7.2

The epic life story of Alice Guy-Blaché (1873–1968), a French screenwriter, director and producer, true pioneer of cinema, the first person who made a narrative fiction film; author of hundreds of movies, but banished from history books. Ignored and forgotten. At last remembered.

Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché

2018

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind poster
7.9

A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely through his own words. Celebrates what he brought to comedy and to the culture at large, from the wild days of late-1970s L.A. to his death in 2014.

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

2018

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner poster
7.8

The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

2007

Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers poster
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Fans of Blade Runner discuss the lasting impact of the film, the way it has influenced many directors in the last 25 years and show of some of their most prized memorabilia.

Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers

2007

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9.0

Jay Z performs Picasso Baby at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.

Picasso Baby

2013

Romanekian poster
10.0

Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Robin Williams offer commentary on music videos directed by Mark Romanek.

Romanekian

2005

Out of Print poster
5.7

A documentary exploring the importance of revival cinema and 35mm exhibition - seen through the lens of the patrons of the New Beverly Cinema - a unique and independent revival cinema in Los Angeles.

Out of Print

2014

The Work of Director Mark Romanek poster
8.2

More than two-dozen music-videos directed by filmmaker Mark Romanek (One-Hour Photo) are collected together in this compilation from Palm Pictures. Among the songs featured in The Work of Director Mark Romanek are "Novocaine for the Soul" by Eels, "99 Problems" by Jay-Z, and "Hurt" by Johnny Cash.

The Work of Director Mark Romanek

2005

Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard poster
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Fans, filmmakers and people involved with the making of Blade Runner debate if main character Rick Deckard is himself in fact a Replicant or not.

Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard

2007

Arianne Phillips: Dressing the Part poster
10.0

Movies, music and Madonna: behind the scenes with Arianne Phillips, the award-winning costume designer and stylist. See how a shy misfit rebel became such a powerful creative force in both the fashion and movie industries.

Arianne Phillips: Dressing the Part

2021

Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making poster
7.0

An MTV News Special behind the scenes on the making of the Scream music video.

Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making

1995

Behind the camera

Never Let Me Go poster
6.9

As children, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy spend their childhood at an idyllic and secluded English boarding school. As they grow into adults, they must come to terms with the complexity and strength of their love for one another while also preparing for the haunting reality awaiting them.

Never Let Me Go

2010

One Hour Photo poster
6.7

Sy Parrish has lovingly developed photographs for the Yorkin family since their son was a baby. But as the Yorkins' lives become fuller, Sy's only seems lonelier, until he eventually convinces himself he's part of their family. When Sy's picture-perfect fantasy collides with an ugly dose of reality, a bizarre and thrilling confrontation ensues.

One Hour Photo

2002

One Hour Photo poster
6.7

Sy Parrish has lovingly developed photographs for the Yorkin family since their son was a baby. But as the Yorkins' lives become fuller, Sy's only seems lonelier, until he eventually convinces himself he's part of their family. When Sy's picture-perfect fantasy collides with an ugly dose of reality, a bizarre and thrilling confrontation ensues.

One Hour Photo

2002

Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99 poster
7.7

A collection of Madonna's favorite videos from 1993-1999. Contains the 14 videos: Bad Girl, Fever, Rain, Secret, Take A Bow, Bedtime Story, Human Nature, Love Don't Live Here Anymore, Frozen, Ray Of Light, Drowned World, The Power of Goodbye, Nothing Really Matters, and Beautiful Stranger.

Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99

1999

Lemonade poster
8.4

The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts through a sexualized, satirical, and solemn tone.

Lemonade

2016

Locke & Key poster
6.9

Three children become the caretakers of a New England mansion that is home to a bevy of secrets and magic.

Locke & Key

2011

Inside Out 4 poster
4.3

Softcore anthology film containing stories: "Natalie Would"; "Modivation"; "Put Asunder"; "Save The Wetlands"; "The Thief"; "Jilted Lover"; "Three On A Match"; "What Anna Wants..."; "Video Mate"; and "My Cyberian Rhapsody".

Inside Out 4

1992

No artwork available
9.0

Jay Z performs Picasso Baby at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.

Picasso Baby

2013

HIStory on Film, Volume II poster
8.7

Nearly 2 hours of the short films that made HIStory... Including never before released short films.

HIStory on Film, Volume II

1997

The Work of Director Mark Romanek poster
8.2

More than two-dozen music-videos directed by filmmaker Mark Romanek (One-Hour Photo) are collected together in this compilation from Palm Pictures. Among the songs featured in The Work of Director Mark Romanek are "Novocaine for the Soul" by Eels, "99 Problems" by Jay-Z, and "Hurt" by Johnny Cash.

The Work of Director Mark Romanek

2005

MTV's 10th Anniversary Special poster
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A special commemorating the 10th anniversary of MTV. Included are performances created for this special by contemporary music artists who have been associated with MTV throughout the years as well as celebrity interviews, animation and a look at MTV around the world.

MTV's 10th Anniversary Special

1991

Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos poster
7.5

The anthology contains music videos from her first four studio albums released on Virgin Records.

Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos

2004

Sonic Youth: Corporate Ghost (The Videos: 1990-2002) poster
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A collection of music videos by Sonic Youth, spanning from 1990 to 2002.

Sonic Youth: Corporate Ghost (The Videos: 1990-2002)

2004

Morrissey: ¡Oye Esteban! poster
6.0

!Oye Esteban! collects 18 music videos from the King of Manchester Mope, Morrissey. The former singing star of the Smiths is featured prominently in a majority of the videos. Everyday Is Like Sunday Suedehead Will Never Marry (live) November Spawned A Monster Interesting Drug The Last Of The Famous International Playboys My Love Life Sing Your Life Seasick, Yet Still Docked We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful Glamorous Glue Tomorrow You're The One For Me, Fatty The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get Pregnant For The Last Time Boxers Dagenham Dave The Boy Racer Sunny

Morrissey: ¡Oye Esteban!

2000

Static poster
6.3

Ernie Blick has just lost his job at a crucifix factory. Luckily, for Ernie, this allows him more time to devote to his invention. Yes, Ernie is an inventor -- and he's come up with something big. So big, in fact, Ernie's convinced it will change the way people look at life and death. With the support of his drummer friend Julia and his ex-Green Beret-evangelist cousin, Ernie unveils it to the world. But even he isn't prepared for the public's reaction.

Static

1986

Static poster
6.3

Ernie Blick has just lost his job at a crucifix factory. Luckily, for Ernie, this allows him more time to devote to his invention. Yes, Ernie is an inventor -- and he's come up with something big. So big, in fact, Ernie's convinced it will change the way people look at life and death. With the support of his drummer friend Julia and his ex-Green Beret-evangelist cousin, Ernie unveils it to the world. But even he isn't prepared for the public's reaction.

Static

1986

Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 poster
8.6

Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures From the Vault 1991-2002 contains every one of Weezer's music videos from that time period (including the classic Spike Jonze directed clips for "The Sweater Song," and "Buddy Holly"). Also included are never-before-released videos, live footage from the beginning of the band's career, acoustic performances, and footage of the band at work in the studio.

Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002

2004

Nine Inch Nails: Closure poster
7.3

Closure is the 12th official Nine Inch Nails release. It consists of music videos interspersed with snippets from educational films, as well as exclusive footage shot by Peter Christopherson including antics by Nine Inch Nails and their tour guests: Marilyn Manson, Jim Rose Circus and David Bowie. Originally scheduled to be released on DVD in 2004, the disc appeared on internet torrent sites in 2006, including behind-the-scenes footage of the "Closer" video with commentary by Mark Romanek. Fans speculate that Reznor may have been the source of this leak.

Nine Inch Nails: Closure

1997

The The: Infected - The Movie poster
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Matt Johnson's full-length VHS video album made to accompany the 1987 release of "Infected".

The The: Infected - The Movie

1987

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A former FBI agent working for the fraud unit of the Texas State Lottery ends up falling for a woman he's supposed to be investigating after she suspiciously won the jackpot three times.

Septillion to One