I grew up in New York on Long Island's East End. Partially raised by my grandparents who were avid fans of Hollywood classics, I developed a passion for film.
At 18, I moved to New York City to study Mass Media/Human Behavior at NYU. While fulfilling an art requirement, I discovered and fell in love with photography. This newfound love allowed me to combine visual narratives with the study of human behavior.
I moved to Los Angeles after graduating NYU with honors, to pursue acting and had a very successful commercial and print career working for brands including Coca Cola and Tommy Hilfiger. After working with the best in the business, the behind the scenes is what genuinely piqued my interest. Viewing the business from the other side of the lens was my moment of purpose. In 2008 I opened Marc Cartwright Photography which developed into a successful business of photographing established and up and coming talent in Film and television. I have placed my work in various publications both domestically and internationally.
In 2013, I was asked to co-produce and be the director of photography on the web series Dating Pains. This experience cemented my love of cinematography and created a deeper desire to explore the art.
The full circle of my love for Hollywood classics as a kid, to creating visual images with the respected Hollywood actors has been a rewarding journey of purpose.
We Die Alone
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Film
Director
Relish
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Film
Camera and Electrical Department
GAIA
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Film
Camera and Electrical Department
Open Season
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Film
Camera and Electrical Department
Struggleing
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TV Movie
Actor
Savor
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Film
Cinematographer
Stagehands
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Film
Cinematographer
Vexed
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Film (short)
by Glass Cabin Films / Marc Cartwright (Horror and Short)
Producer / Director / Cinematographer A romantic date night goes horribly wrong when a couple questions the validity of horror film plots.
Standardized Patience
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Television
(Comedy)
Camera and Electrical Department Follow three quirky standardized patients as they have awkward interactions with the med students they are testing.
The Ace
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Film
(Short and Drama)
Producer After being diagnosed HIV positive, a young high school teacher must confront a concerned parent to maintain his dignity and find acceptance within himself and from those around him.
Two Peas
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Film
Cinematographer
Sloven
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Film (short)
by Glass Cabin Films / Marc Cartwright (Horror and Short)
Producer / Director / Cinematographer A man comes home to find his untidy roommate has left the house particularly messy. Or has something unearthly created the disorder?
Dating Pains
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Television
by Marc Cartwright (Comedy)
Director / Cinematographer / Associate Producer Lucy and Alex dive head first into the crazy world of dating. On their search for soul mates, they subject themselves to a series of hopeful but horrible prospects. Fate teases their interactions with one another, but are they too blind to see it? Written by Anonymous
Dancin': It's On!
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Film
Camera and Electrical Department
Grad Life
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Film
(Short and Comedy)
Cinematographer Add a Plot »
A Pretty Little Liars pArody
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Film
(Short and Comedy)
Cinematographer Add a Plot »
Eating Out: The Open Weekend
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Film
(Comedy)
Camera and Electrical Department Zack and his new boyfriend Benji are setting off to vacation at an all-male resort in Palm Springs with their friend Lilly. In light of the veritable smorgasbord of available men that are sure to be awaiting their arrival, Benji has proposed that he and Zack open up their relationship, just for the weekend. He's not ready to limit himself sexually and explains that this will be a good way for them to explore together. Zack is less than thrilled with the idea, but he's eager to keep Benji happy and, after all, he likes sex too. At the same time, Zack's ex, Casey, is making his way to the same resort with his hag-in-training, Penny. Knowing that Zack will be there with his new boyfriend, Casey immediately goes into panic mode, recruiting his new friend, Peter, to be his pretend boyfriend for the weekend, proving to Zack that he's had no trouble moving on from their relationship. It isn't long before all plans go awry, and Benji starts making eyes at Peter, while Zack realizes he might ... Written by Websurfer
Eating Out: Drama Camp
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Film
(Comedy)
Camera and Electrical Department There's no shortage of drama or camp in the fourth installment of Q. Allan Brocka's hilarious Eating Out series. Zack and Casey's relationship is in a slump, but things are about to change at Dick Dickey's Drama Camp. Zack meets gorgeous Benji, and when they get cast as lovers in a sexed-up version of The Taming of the Shrew, their self-restraint is put to the test. Will Zack and Casey's relationship last with Benji in the picture? Written by Websurfer
The Gymnast
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Film
(Drama, Romance and Sport)
Camera and Electrical Department The talented Jane Hawkins (Dreya Weber, Lovely & Amazing) was an impressive gymnast at the top of her game until a devastating injury ended her career. Now she pours the passion, strength and discipline that once fueled her sport into maintaining both a tedious job as a massage therapist and a loveless marriage. A chance meeting leads sets Jane on a new path: performing a CirqueDu Soleil style aerial act with a mysterious and beautiful dancer named Serena (Addie Yungmee). Each of them are illuminated by the presence of the other, but there are distractions. Jane is distressed by her lack of children while Serena is a closeted lesbian who tackles stereotypes with being an adopted Korean daughter of Jewish parents. As the stunning pair prepares to audition their act for a Las Vegas show, the gravitational pull between the two women becomes increasingly unavoidable... A visually compelling film that challenges notions of both ability and identity, THE GYMNAST is foremost a story about ... Written by Emily Teel
Dirty Mary
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Film
(Short, Comedy and Romance)
Camera and Electrical Department Add a Plot »
Mango Kiss
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Film
(Comedy and Romance)
Camera and Electrical Department "Mango Kiss" is a story about Lou whose world turns upside-down when she falls in love with her best friend Sassafras. They journey to San Francisco and stumble into the wild world of role-playing and non-monogamous S/M dykes. Comedy ensues as these wholesome girls get in over their heads. Written by Anonymous
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Award
(2016)
Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival Award
(2016)
REEL 13 (PBS) Short Film Contest
(2016)
Spotlight Horror Film Awards
(2016)
L.A. Neo Noir Film Festival Bronze Award
(2016)
Independent Horror Movie Awards
(2016)
New York University
(1993-1997)
UCLA
(1993-1997)