Mark Ellinger

Born: 1949-01-01

Mark Ellinger is an American composer raised in Ohio. Ellinger met and became friends with filmmaker Curt McDowell while studying at the San Francisco Art Institute. Between 1971 and 1987, he taught classes at the Art Institute and the Academy of Art. He worked as a recording engineer, sound designer, electronics technician, composer and actor on various independent films. In 1982, he opened the 16-track recording studio Truth and Beauty.


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True Blue and Dreamy

as uncredited
Released: 1974-01-01

"A surreal meditation on a cigarette billboard using a very strange ballerina as an allegory for...

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Confessions

as uncredited
Released: 1972-03-15

Curt McDowell has a confession for his parents. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

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Peed Into the Wind

as uncredited
Released: 1972-01-01

“PEED INTO THE WIND smears across the screen like one of those dirty underground comic books....

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Boggy Depot

as Mean Brother
Released: 1973-01-01

Two men hypnotize their roommate and attempt to force him to fall in love.

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Video Album 5: The Thursday People

as uncredited
Released: 1987-01-01

The comings and goings of the late underground filmmaker, Curt McDowell—and the people and...

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Nudes: A Sketchbook

as uncredited
Released: 1974-01-01

A series of vignettes illustrating sexual fantasies.

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The Mean Brothers "Get Stood Up"

as uncredited
Released: 1973-01-01

Two brothers are stood up and lament through song. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

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Beaver Fever

as uncredited
Released: 1974-01-01

A short comedy by Curt McDowell. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

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Pornogra Follies

as uncredited
Released: 1970-01-01

A musical revue of lewd routines.

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Dora Myrtle

as uncredited
Released: 1973-01-01

A short film in two parts by Curt McDowell. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

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Lunch

as Dave Powers
Released: 1972-01-01

A San Francisco bohemian deadbeat sits around his apartment and fantasizes about women.

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Thundercrack!

as Charlie Hammond
Released: 1975-12-29

An eccentric and alcoholic widow hosts a motley assortment of travelers - four men, three women...

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Resurrection of Eve

as Swinger
Released: 1973-09-13

Eve is stuck in an abusive relationship with her lover, Frank, but after attending a few swing...

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