In this episode, we welcome Mark Irwin, CSC, ASC. Mark is the cinematographer of many iconic films including Scream, The Brood, Scanners, Videodrome, The Fly, The Dead Zone, New Nightmare, Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary, Road Trip, and Old School. In our chat, we hear all about his early days in Canada, his filmmaking education, and his journey collaborating with directors David Cronenberg and Wes Craven. Mark also shares about making Scanners, The Fly, and Scream — and offers recommendations for up-and-coming cinematographers.

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