Testimonials

I’ve now directed three films, My Man Is A Loser for Lionsgate, A Stand Up Guy for Netflix and Stealing Jokes, an indie comedy that just wrapped in Detroit where Mark Haygen was my sound engineer. He was not only professional in every way but the sound on the film both interior and exterior came out great. We are lining up another film in Detroit and I only wish that Mark is available since I know word has gotten out already that he is the go to guy in the area. On set, never in the way and always the consummate pro.

Mark brings a world of knowledge and experience with him to work everyday…but he also brings a level of problem solving skills, collaboration and a winning attitude. While he clearly understands the pressures and challenges that most projects inevitably bring, he is never fazed by any of it, and in fact seems to excel in the midst of it! Do yourself a favor and solve a major production category…hire Mark and then you can worry about other facets of your production

I always enjoy being able to have Mark on set with any of my productions. He is a true professional that is always thinking about everything. He is prepared and constantly trying to help production. He takes immaculate care of his gear and makes upgrades to always have the best equipment on set and prepared for any situation. He cares about his work and always wants his current project to be the best it possibly can be. Always quick with a joke and very personal keeping our long days and hard work fun. I will always recommend Mark to other productions.

I’ve hired Mark for sound work in Michigan, Wisconsin, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Florida — and even Indonesia. I hire Mark because I know that I’ll have perfect soundtracks that are organized, clean and very high quality. Mark’s nuanced attention to sound makes all the difference. He’s always on time, pleasant to work with, and beloved by crew and cast.

I have been lucky to work with Mark on various projects for more than 10 years. Mark always delivers exceptional audio and is a pleasure to work with on set. From his easy going personality and positive attitude, collaborative and problem-solving nature, and technical prowess,  He works closely with the DP, camera team, to ensure the best results for all types of challenging situations and conditions. When I am on a project with Mark, I know the sound will be taken care of with the utmost professionalism.

Mark is the very first sound mixer I worked with in Detroit, on an episode of True Life for MTV. That meant I had to travel with him, one of the best ways to truly get to know someone. Suffice to say we really enjoyed one another’s company, and we’re still friends to this day. Mark will make you smile and will never miss a beat, and will come through 100%, one hundred percent of the time!