Craig Marks is an American composer and music producer who has contributed to television and film.

Early life and education

Born and raised in

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, Marks pursued a degree in music composition at

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. During his studies, he apprenticed under composer

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at Media Ventures, gaining industry experience.

Career

In 2014, the

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commissioned Marks to write an original score for '' Sherlock Jr.'', starring

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. The score premiered during a concert screening at

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on February 25, 2014 with

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conducting. Additionally, he composed for '' Kong: The Animated Series'' and ''

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'', as well as the reality documentary series ''Intervention''.

Filmography

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– Composer (theme and underscore) * Kong: The Animated Series – Composer *

– Composer * Intervention – Composer

References

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