He is immaculately professional and capable of anything. Finally hearing the finished recordings come to life in surround sound at Skywalker during our final mix was something I'll never forget — it was like seeing the film for the first time.

Working with Mark was a true creative partnership. His score did not just support the film — it helped define its emotional language and gave shape to moments that were still evolving in the edit. The score wasn't just an addition — it was a core part of the storytelling.

Mark's soundtrack blew my mind and really elevated the film. He is not only a very talented composer and musician, but a true team member, championing the film since it premiered. I am certain his name will rank among the best film composers of our generation.

The score Mark wrote created a sonic through line that helped weave two complicated stories into a single narrative. When we dropped his cues into the more poignant scenes, it became a challenge to fine-tune the edit without shedding tears. We knew right away that Mark had delivered something special.

Co-writing with Mark is a deeply joyful experience. It's a natural, flowing process where conversation turns to music, and then to more music. As we get into the editing, it's like a calm game of tennis, rallying ideas back and forth to create the best song possible.

Mark has an incredible ability to truly understand story, flow, and emotion, and it shows in every piece of music he creates. He doesn't just compose — he elevates the entire project. He is one of those collaborators you are always hoping to work with again.

Mark has an incredible musical range — with his background in percussion, he was able to capture both the sound and feeling of Guatemala and the deep emotional landscape of the story. He is not only a very talented composer and musician, but a true team member, championing the film since it premiered.