David Markey

Innovative, punk, and underground, David Markey is a central figure in the independent film scene. Born in 1963 in Burbank, California, USA, Markey has been active in the film industry since the early 1980s, predominantly working within the genres of documentary, drama, and music, and is most well-known for his cult classics "Desperate Teenage Lovedolls" (1984) and "1991: The Year Punk Broke" (1992), with the latter bagging the 'Best Documentary' award at the Chicago Underground Film Festival. Markey's directorial style is characterized by his raw, gritty, and unapologetic portrayal of the punk-rock scene, combining elements of humor, pathos, and reality. From the heart, David Markey is a truly bold and authentic artist, who breathes life into the underground music scene and turns it into cinematic gold.