Mark Romanek

Mark Romanek is an American music video director who has also moved into directing theatrical films.

Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos (2004)

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

DIRECTION:  Francis Lawrence  •  Jonathan Dayton  •  Valerie Faris  •  Dominic Sena  •  Mark Romanek  •  David Mallet  •  Paul Hunter  •  Rene Elizondo  •  David Meyers  •  Water Kerner  •  Mindi Lipschultz  •  Keir McFarlane  •  Seb Janiak  •  Matthew Rolston  •  Howard Schatz
CAST:  Janet Jackson  •  Jermaine Dupri  •  Missy Elliott

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

DIRECTION:  Francis Lawrence  •  Jonathan Dayton  •  Valerie Faris  •  Dominic Sena  •  Mark Romanek  •  David Mallet  •  Paul Hunter  •  Rene Elizondo  •  David Meyers  •  Water Kerner  •  Mindi Lipschultz  •  Keir McFarlane  •  Seb Janiak  •  Matthew Rolston  •  Howard Schatz
CAST:  Janet Jackson  •  Jermaine Dupri  •  Missy Elliott

One Hour Photo (2002)

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Sy "the photo guy" Parrish has lovingly developed photos 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 believes he's part of their family. When "Uncle" Sy's picture-perfect ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek
CAST:  Robin Williams  •  Connie Nielsen  •  Michael Vartan  •  Erin Daniels

Sy "the photo guy" Parrish has lovingly developed photos 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 believes he's part of their family. When "Uncle" Sy's picture-perfect ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek
CAST:  Robin Williams  •  Connie Nielsen  •  Michael Vartan  •  Erin Daniels

Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 (2004)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Spike Jonze  •  Jonathan Dayton  •  Valerie Faris  •  Mark Romanek  •  Marcos Siega  •  Sophie Muller  •  Karl Koch
CAST:  Rivers Cuomo  •  Patrick Wilson  •  Brian Bell  •  Matt Sharp

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Spike Jonze  •  Jonathan Dayton  •  Valerie Faris  •  Mark Romanek  •  Marcos Siega  •  Sophie Muller  •  Karl Koch
CAST:  Rivers Cuomo  •  Patrick Wilson  •  Brian Bell  •  Matt Sharp

Never Let Me Go (2010)

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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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek
CAST:  Carey Mulligan  •  Andrew Garfield  •  Keira Knightley  •  Domhnall Gleeson

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek
CAST:  Carey Mulligan  •  Andrew Garfield  •  Keira Knightley  •  Domhnall Gleeson

Locke & Key (2011)

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

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek
CAST:  Ksenia Solo  •  Jesse McCartney  •  Sarah Bolger  •  Nick Stahl

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

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek
CAST:  Ksenia Solo  •  Jesse McCartney  •  Sarah Bolger  •  Nick Stahl

The Work of Director Mark Romanek (2005)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lance Bangs  •  Mark Romanek
CAST:  Mark Romanek  •  Fiona Apple  •  Brian Bell  •  Vincent Gallo

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lance Bangs  •  Mark Romanek
CAST:  Mark Romanek  •  Fiona Apple  •  Brian Bell  •  Vincent Gallo

Static (1985)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek
CAST:  Keith Gordon  •  Amanda Plummer  •  Bob Gunton

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek
CAST:  Keith Gordon  •  Amanda Plummer  •  Bob Gunton

HIStory on Film, Volume II (1997)

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

DIRECTION:  John Landis  •  Spike Lee  •  Wayne Isham  •  Mark Romanek  •  Vincent Paterson  •  Don Mischer  •  Bob Giraldi  •  Nicholas Brandt  •  Colin Chilvers  •  James Yukich
CAST:  Michael Jackson

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

DIRECTION:  John Landis  •  Spike Lee  •  Wayne Isham  •  Mark Romanek  •  Vincent Paterson  •  Don Mischer  •  Bob Giraldi  •  Nicholas Brandt  •  Colin Chilvers  •  James Yukich
CAST:  Michael Jackson

Lemonade (2016)

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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Kahlil Joseph  •  Jonas Åkerlund  •  Mark Romanek  •  Dikayl Rimmasch  •  Todd Tourso  •  Melina Matsoukas
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Serena Williams  •  Zendaya  •  Quvenzhané Wallis

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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Beyoncé  •  Kahlil Joseph  •  Jonas Åkerlund  •  Mark Romanek  •  Dikayl Rimmasch  •  Todd Tourso  •  Melina Matsoukas
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Serena Williams  •  Zendaya  •  Quvenzhané Wallis

Out of Print (2014)

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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Julia Marchese
CAST:  Kevin Smith  •  Seth Green  •  Patton Oswalt  •  Edgar Wright

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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Julia Marchese
CAST:  Kevin Smith  •  Seth Green  •  Patton Oswalt  •  Edgar Wright

Picasso Baby (2013)

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

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek
CAST:  Marina Abramović  •  Jay-Z  •  Judd Apatow  •  Laurie Simmons

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

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek
CAST:  Marina Abramović  •  Jay-Z  •  Judd Apatow  •  Laurie Simmons

Dangerous Days: Making 'Blade Runner' (2007)

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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles de Lauzirika
CAST:  Ridley Scott  •  Sean Young  •  Rutger Hauer  •  M. Emmet Walsh

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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles de Lauzirika
CAST:  Ridley Scott  •  Sean Young  •  Rutger Hauer  •  M. Emmet Walsh

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marina Zenovich
CAST:  Robin Williams  •  Billy Crystal  •  Elayne Boosler  •  Pam Dawber

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Marina Zenovich
CAST:  Robin Williams  •  Billy Crystal  •  Elayne Boosler  •  Pam Dawber

Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché (2018)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pamela B. Green
CAST:  Richard Abel  •  Alice Guy-Blaché  •  Marc Abraham  •  Evan Rachel Wood

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pamela B. Green
CAST:  Richard Abel  •  Alice Guy-Blaché  •  Marc Abraham  •  Evan Rachel Wood

Septillion to One

Former FBI agent now working at a fraud unit of the state lottery in Texas investigates a woman who won several grand prizes.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek
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Former FBI agent now working at a fraud unit of the state lottery in Texas investigates a woman who won several grand prizes.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek
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Romanekian (2005)

Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Robin Williams discuss Mark's work.  (more)

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CAST:  Mark Romanek  •  Robin Williams  •  Ben Stiller  •  Chris Rock

Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Robin Williams discuss Mark's work.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Mark Romanek  •  Robin Williams  •  Ben Stiller  •  Chris Rock

Michael Jackson: VIDEOGRAPHY (2010)

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DIRECTION:  Martin Scorsese  •  Will Vinton  •  David Fincher  •  John Landis  •  Spike Lee  •  John Singleton  •  Steve Barron  •  Mark Pellington  •  Ralph Ziman  •  Paul Haggis  •  Michael Jackson  •  Rupert Wainwright  •  Wayne Isham  •  David Hogan  •  Mark Romanek  •  Vincent Paterson  •  Stan Winston  •  Paul Hunter  •  Bob Giraldi  •  Bruce Gowers  •  Colin Chilvers  •  Joe Pytka  •  Francis Delia  •  Jerry Kramer  •  Tom Trbovich  •  Herb Ritts  •  Jim Blashfield  •  James Yukich  •  Andy Morahan  •  Donald Wilson  •  Nick Saxton  •  Nick Brandt  •  Grey Gold  •  David Kellogg  •  Klasky Csupo  •  Bill DiCicco
CAST:  Michael Jackson  •  Macaulay Culkin

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DIRECTION:  Martin Scorsese  •  Will Vinton  •  David Fincher  •  John Landis  •  Spike Lee  •  John Singleton  •  Steve Barron  •  Mark Pellington  •  Ralph Ziman  •  Paul Haggis  •  Michael Jackson  •  Rupert Wainwright  •  Wayne Isham  •  David Hogan  •  Mark Romanek  •  Vincent Paterson  •  Stan Winston  •  Paul Hunter  •  Bob Giraldi  •  Bruce Gowers  •  Colin Chilvers  •  Joe Pytka  •  Francis Delia  •  Jerry Kramer  •  Tom Trbovich  •  Herb Ritts  •  Jim Blashfield  •  James Yukich  •  Andy Morahan  •  Donald Wilson  •  Nick Saxton  •  Nick Brandt  •  Grey Gold  •  David Kellogg  •  Klasky Csupo  •  Bill DiCicco
CAST:  Michael Jackson  •  Macaulay Culkin

Nine Inch Nails: Closure (1997)

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek  •  Jonathan Rach
CAST:  Robin Finck  •  Charlie Clouser  •  Danny Lohner  •  Richard Patrick

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 ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek  •  Jonathan Rach
CAST:  Robin Finck  •  Charlie Clouser  •  Danny Lohner  •  Richard Patrick

Michael Jackson's Scream: HIStory in the Making (1995)

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

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Alison Stewart  •  Michael Jackson  •  Janet Jackson  •  Mark Romanek

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

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Alison Stewart  •  Michael Jackson  •  Janet Jackson  •  Mark Romanek

MTV's 10th Anniversary Special (1991)

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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek  •  Marty Callner  •  Vincent Paterson  •  Alek Keshishian  •  Larry Jordan  •  Pam Thomas  •  Eli Maxwell
CAST:  Michael Jackson  •  Madonna  •  George Michael  •  Steven Tyler

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.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mark Romanek  •  Marty Callner  •  Vincent Paterson  •  Alek Keshishian  •  Larry Jordan  •  Pam Thomas  •  Eli Maxwell
CAST:  Michael Jackson  •  Madonna  •  George Michael  •  Steven Tyler