Mark Jenkin
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- March 28, 1976
- Birthplace
- Newlyn, United Kingdom
Mark Jenkin (born 28 March 1976; Newlyn) is a British (Cornish) director, editor, screenwriter, cinematographer and producer. He wrote and directed the film Bait (2019), which earned him a BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. Jenkin won the Frank Copplestone First Time Director Award at The Celtic Film & Television Festival in 2002 for his debut film Golden Burn. He followed this success with documentaries, shorts and low-budget feature films including The Man Who Needed a Traffic Light, The Rabbit and The Lobsterman, a documentary on the life of Cornish playwright Nick Darke. His 2007 feature film The Midnight Drives was described by Derek Malcolm, film critic for The Evening Standard as "A moving film about parentage with an exceptional performance from Colin Holt at its centre". Jenkin wrote and directed the 2019 drama film Bait, starring his partner Mary Woodvine. In 2020, Jenkin was recognised as a Cornish Bard for his work in promoting Cornwall’s heritage. In 2022, he created two music videos for the band the Smile.
Filmography
The Jenkin Way 2026
as Self
The Land Demands Blood 2026
as Himself
Rose of Nevada 2026
Director, Editor, Original Music Composer, Director of Photography, Idea, Sound Designer, Writer
I Saw the Face of God in the Jet Wash 2025
as Self - Narrator, Director, Writer, Music
A Dog Called Discord 2023
Actor, Writer, Editor, Director of Photography, Director
- The Shout: A Pilgrimage
The Shout: A Pilgrimage 2023
Director
Enys Men 2023
Idea, Director of Photography, Original Music Composer, Sound, Editor, Director, Writer
29 Hour Long Birthday 2022
Director
Porth Trethek 2020
Director of Photography, Director
A Tongueless Man 2020
Editor, Director, Director of Photography
Hard, Cracked the Wind 2019
Director, Editor
Bait 2019
Original Music Composer, Director, Editor, Screenplay, Director of Photography
Vertical Shapes in a Horizontal Landscape 2018
Director, Writer, Editor, Director of Photography, Producer
David Bowie Is Dead 2018
as Narrator, Director, Writer
The Road to Zennor 2017
Sound Editor, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Director
Tomato 2017
Director
- The Field in Paul Where The Sun Goes to Bed Each Night
The Field in Paul Where The Sun Goes to Bed Each Night 2016
Director
- Saint-Pol-de-Léon June
Saint-Pol-de-Léon June 2016
Director
- Dougie & Jimmy
Dougie & Jimmy 2016
Director
- The Lady with the Long Brown Hair
The Lady with the Long Brown Hair 2016
Director
- A Forest
A Forest 2016
Director
The Essential Cornishman 2016
Editor, Director of Photography, Producer, Writer, Director
Enough to Fill Up an Eggcup 2016
Director
Dear Marianne 2016
as Narrator, Director
- What You See is What You Get
What You See is What You Get 2015
Director
The Fisherman’s Prayer 2015
Director
- Sandy Cove
Sandy Cove 2015
Director
- Newlyn Light
Newlyn Light 2015
Director
Bronco's House 2015
Director, Writer, Director of Photography
No.10 2015
Director
London 2015
Director of Photography, Editor, Director
- Never Be Me
Never Be Me 2014
Director
- Skilly
Skilly 2014
Director
Time, Temperature, Agitation 2014
as Himself
- An Air That Kills
An Air That Kills 2014
Director
- Plunge
Plunge 2013
Director
- If This Is No-one's Then It's Ours
If This Is No-one's Then It's Ours 2013
Director
- Paris 14
Paris 14 2013
Director
- Morgawr
Morgawr 2013
Director
St Buryan to Lamorna/Orange 2013
Editor, Director of Photography, Producer, Director, Writer
Summer in February 2013
Executive Producer
Cape Cornwall Calling/All the White Horses 2013
Director of Photography, Producer, Editor, Director, Writer
- The Darkest Place I Know
The Darkest Place I Know 2012
Director
- The Tournament
The Tournament 2012
Director
- Jubilee Pool
Jubilee Pool 2012
Director
- Cornish Wrestling
Cornish Wrestling 2012
Director
- The St. Columb Club
The St. Columb Club 2012
Director
Happy Christmas 2011
Director, Screenplay
Weekend Retreat 2011
Editor
- Nettlecatfish
Nettlecatfish 2011
Editor
- The Source
The Source 2011
Director
- You See Me in Whatever Light that You Choose
You See Me in Whatever Light that You Choose 2011
Director
- Mouette
Mouette 2010
Producer
- Riviera
Riviera 2010
Director
- Untitled
Untitled 2010
Director
- The Lost Footage of the Fabulous ‘Shorty’ Backways Brothers
The Lost Footage of the Fabulous ‘Shorty’ Backways Brothers 2010
Director
- Long Rock
Long Rock 2009
Director
- John & Me
John & Me 2009
Director
- The Fireman
The Fireman 2009
Director
- Last Post
Last Post 2009
Editor, Director, Writer
Aurora's Kiss 2009
Producer, Director, Writer
Wake to a Dream 2009
Director
Another Horizon 2008
Writer, Director
- The Art of Catching Lobsters
The Art of Catching Lobsters 2007
Director of Photography
- The Lark
The Lark 2007
Actor, Editor, Camera Operator
The Midnight Drives 2007
Editor, Director, Writer
- The 12 Inch Pianist
The 12 Inch Pianist 2006
Editor, Director of Photography
- The Mixed Emotions of a Middle Distance Runner
The Mixed Emotions of a Middle Distance Runner 2006
Director
- Plug
Plug 2005
Director
- Thoughts from Inside a Headache
Thoughts from Inside a Headache 2005
Director, Writer
- Talking Coasts
Talking Coasts 2005
Director
The Rabbit 2004
Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Director, Screenplay
New Reed 2004
Actor, Sound Editor, Editor, Director, Director of Photography
The Wrecking Season 2004
Editor, Producer, Director of Photography
- Birt Dynely
Birt Dynely 2003
Director of Photography
- City
City 2003
Director
The Man Who Needed A Traffic Light 2003
Director, Editor, Writer
Golden Burn 2001
as Lukey, Screenplay, Editor, Producer, Camera Operator, Director
The Lobsterman 2001
Director
Credits from TMDB.