“Mark seems to really enjoy making sure the sound design is the best it can be given the project parameters.
His attention to detail is mind-blowing. Plus his easy-going attitude and extensive experience makes it a smooth process.
The end result of our 5.1 mix in the theatre was nothing short of spectacular!”
--Kevin White, Filmmaker
Full Frame Productions & Filmmakers Collaborative SF. kwhite@fullframeprod.com
“For nearly 20 years, I’ve been thrilled to work with Mark many times as a sound designer and mixer on high-profile documentaries for public television.
He brings real dedication and creativity to the studio every day, and has come up with sound solutions that have helped transform problematic passages into really engaging scenes. Beyond his professional skills and technical wizardry, he’s really fun to work with!”
— Peter L. Stein
Producer/Director, “American Masters - Jacques Pépin: The Art of Craft,” “The Castro”; Producer, “The Fillmore”
"Hey Mark, I recently got to see the "Port" film with your sound mix for the first time.
I just wanted to tell you what a brilliant job you did! I was blown away by how much the existing sound was improved and even more so by how you were able to really fill out scenes with sound design and efx. There's so much there... from making big moments like the boat crashes really hit, to so many little details like flapping flags and water drops, even little dialogue flubs I had accepted are fixed!
Many thanks to you for making the film even better. It's awesome! "
- James Kennard, jkennard@inca-productions.com
"Mark has been the Sound Mixer for eight of my films/videos. He's a Master of Sound Design and a treasure as a human being."
- Ruth Carranza, Silicon Run Productions
"Mark brings the perfect blend of precision and joy to his work; he's a consummate professional who has real passion for the art of sound. It is utterly delightful to work with him."
- Eva Brzeski
"Because of Mark's many years of experience, he brings a deep understanding of how to use sound to sculpt a story, to give it energy where it's needed and quiet when it is needed. He has the sensitivity and expertise to strike the right balance between the two. When the sound is really compromised, because of microphone problems or interfering location sounds, he can pull a rabbit out of a hat to fix it! Mark's work as a sound designer takes a project that is good and makes it great."
- Sarah Feinbloom, www.sarafinaproductions.com
"Working with Phoenix Sound Design made my life easier! Thank you, Mark!"
- Bruce Stephens, Rock Films
"Mark is the king of mixing. What talent."
- Vincent Thomas, UA
"Mark, thank you so much for keeping us on time and on budget. As you know, us smaller film makers have smaller budgets. The quality of work you do is impeccable. You are doing my next documentary. Thank you."
- Jan Tart, Kettle Films Ontario
"Hey Mark, I just wanted to say thanks again for jumping in with us, giving
your time and talent to meet that deadline. You did a beautiful job, the show sings, and it was great to see you again, and look forward to working together again!"
-Terry Strauss, www.kailuna.com