By MILLIE TAKAKI
Noted audio mixer and sound designer David Marcus, a.k.a. "Dr. Dave," has signed with Music Annex, San Francisco. The move ends his 10-year tenure at Margarita Mix, Hollywood, where he handled sound design and mixing for assorted, high-profile spots that employed sound to push the creative envelope, including Mercedes-Benz’s "I Love You, Sybil," Nike’s "Chili Peppers," DuPont’s "Baby" and Lexus’ "Vault."
Marcus’ background prior to Margarita Mix spans both coasts. He spent three years at Magno Sound & Video, New York, doing sound design and mixing. He was credited in some circles for helping to integrate digital audio technology into the New York post business. His pioneering work with the Synclavier digital audio postproduction system first gained recognition at Modern Sound, Hollywood, where he created and edited sound for the hit TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation and MacGyver. He also contributed his sound design talents to the feature films Ghostbusters and Blue Steel, as well as numerous other film and television projects.
Born in Chicago and raised in the Bay Area, Marcus was a child prodigy, playing guitar at age six. He graduated from Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash., and pursued graduate studies at the Banff School of the Arts in Banff, Alberta, Canada. He is still active musically, performing regularly in San Francisco and L.A., and recently wrapping a forthcoming CD project.
Music Annex operates five studios in San Francisco for audio postproduction, and eight digital studios for music and new media in Menlo Park, Calif. David Porter is company president.
Director Jack Begert Joins Biscuit For His First Commercial Representation In U.S. & U.K.
Biscuit Filmworks has added filmmaker Jack Begert to its roster in the U.S. and U.K. This marks Begert’s first representation in advertising, building upon his acclaimed work in music video and film. He is best known for his striking aesthetic and surreal use of visual effects, displayed in his feature film debut Little Death, which won the NEXT Innovator Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The film stars David Schwimmer, Gaby Hoffman, Dominic Fike, and Talia Ryder, and was produced by Darren Aronofsky.
Miami-born and L.A.-based, the USC Film School graduate began his career in VFX and as an editor. Begert has worked with iconic musical artists including Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Flying Lotus, Childish Gambino, and Olivia Rodrigo, and has independently directed international campaigns for brands such as Apple, Converse, New Era, and Reebok.
Shawn Lacy, founding partner of Biscuit Filmworks, said of Begert, “We are such fans of his work--and of him as a creator, thinker, collaborator, and great guy.”
“My creative approach is often about trying to discover something unexpected in the filmmaking process,” said Begert. “Biscuit is a place where I can bring my own perspective to the work and still feel supported. That philosophy is clear from the talent they represent, and I’m excited to join their roster.”
“Jack’s work blew me away the moment I first saw it,” said Rupert Reynolds-Maclean, managing director at Biscuit Filmworks UK. “He is a modern young director who clearly cares deeply about both craft and the necessity for it in his storytelling. Everything always pushes the narrative forward. We’re looking forward to making great work together.”
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