M. David Mullen

M. David Mullen, A.S.C. (born Meritt David Mullen III; 26 June 1962) is an American cinematographer^[1] known for his work on Twin Falls Idaho, Northfork, Akeelah and the Bee, The Astronaut Farmer, Jennifer's Body, and The Love Witch, as well as for his contributions to numerous television series, including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, for which he won an Emmy Award.^[2] He frequently collaborates with The Polish brothers.^{[3][4][5][6][7]}

M. David Mullen
Mullen in 2023
Born	Merritt David Mullen III (1962-06-26) 26 June 1962 (age 62) Iwakuni, Yamaguchi-ken, Japan
Occupation	Cinematographer
Awards	Dublin International Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography 2016 The Love Witch

Mullen pursued his education in cinematography at the California Institute of the Arts from 1988 to 1991. During this time, he was mentored by Krzysztof Malkiewicz. This collaboration led to their joint effort on Cinematography (Third Edition), a comprehensive guidebook on film production techniques.^[8] Prior to enrolling at CalArts, Mullen, already 27 years old, had acquired a strong grasp of the technical aspects of cinematography by extensively utilizing resources such as the UCLA film library.^[9]

In the spring of 2004, Mullen attained membership in the American Society of Cinematographers—an esteemed accolade within the cinematography community.^[10][11] Notably, he received nominations for two Independent Spirit Awards for Best Cinematography: first in 2000 for Twin Falls Idaho, and then in 2004 for Northfork.^[12][13] In 2017, he was honored with the Best Cinematography award for his work on The Love Witch by the Dublin Film Critics' Circle.^[14]

Filmography

Film

• The Love Witch (2016)
• 90 Minutes in Heaven (2015)
• Big Sur (2012)
• Seven Days in Utopia (2011)
• Stay Cool (2011)
• Jennifer's Body (2009)
• The Smell of Success (2009)
• Assassination of a High School President (2009)
• Mary Pickford: The Muse of the Movies (2008)
• Solstice (2007)
• Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
• The Astronaut Farmer (2006)
• When Do We Eat? (2006)
• Shadowboxer (2005)
• The Quiet (2005)
• Out for Blood (2004)
• New Suit (2002)
• D.E.B.S. (2004)
• Dark Arc (2004) - Additional photography
• A Foreign Affair (2003)
• Northfork (2003)
• Tom's Nu Heaven (2003)
• Infested (2002)
• Stuck (2001)
• Jackpot (2001)
• The Perfect Tenant (2000)
• Ritual (2000)
• Devil in the Flesh 2 (2000)
• Alone With a Stranger (2000)
• Twin Falls Idaho (1999)
• Clean and Narrow (1999)
• Captured (1998)
• The Dentist 2 (1998) - 2nd unit photography
• The Night Caller (1998)
• Soulmates (1997)
• Cupid (1997)
• Man of Her Dreams (1997)
• The Last Big Thing (1996)
• Daddy's Girl (1996)
• Black Scorpion (1995) - 2nd unit photography
• Lipstick Camera (1994)
• The River Bottom (1993)

Television

• Westworld (2018, 1 episode)
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017-2023, 27 episodes)
• Get Shorty (2017, 4 episodes)
• Designated Survivor (2016, 1 episode)
• Extant (2014, 11 episodes)
• Mad Men (2014, 1 episode)
• Smash (2013, 14 episodes)
• Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles (2013, television special)
• The Chicago Code (2011, 1 episode)
• United States of Tara (2009–11, 32 episodes)
• The Good Wife (2009, 1 episode)
• Big Love (2007, 9 episodes)

References

1. "M. David Mullen, ASC".
2. "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel". Emmys.com.
3. "Kerouac's Big Sur: An Interview With Producer Orian Williams". The LA Beat. 3 November 2013.
4. "The Astronaut Farmer". The Hollywood Reporter. 22 February 2007.
5. Maslin, Janet (9 April 1999). "FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW; It's Not the Usual Menage a Trois". NY Times.
6. "FILM REVIEW; Chasing a Pot of Gold on the Karaoke Circuit". The New York Times. 5 April 2023.
7. "M. David Mullen".
8. Cinematography: Third Edition. Simon & Schuster. 5 July 2005. ISBN 9780743264389.
9. "M. David Mullen, ASC: Interview". From Script To DVD.
10. "American Society of Cinematographers Roster".
11. "M. David Mullen, ASC: Interview". From Script To DVD.
12. "Independent Spirit Awards for 2000". IMDb.
13. "Independent Spirit Awards for 2004". IMDb.
14. "The DFCC Awards at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival". The Irish Times.

External links

• M. David Mullen at IMDb
• Official Website
• A conversation with M. David Mullen