Director Frank Marshall (Alive) helmed this heartfelt Disney film. Inspired by a true story, Eight Below is an exciting action-adventure tale about loyalty and the bonds of friendship. Set in the extreme wilderness of Antarctica, this film tells the story of three members of a scientific expedition: Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker; The Fast and the Furious), his best friend Cooper (Jason Biggs; American Pie), and a rugged American geologist (Bruce Greenwood; I, Robot), who are forced to leave behind their team of beloved sled dogs due to a sudden accident and perilous weather conditions. During the harsh Antarctic winter, the dogs must struggle for survival alone in the intense frozen wilderness for over 6 months.

Mark created a beautiful orchestral score for this project, using over 90 players to convey the vast grandeur of the Antarctic landscape. It’s a combination of sweeping melodic themes and intricate minimalist patterns and subtle electronic instruments that suggest the unearthly beauty of the frozen world. “This was a very inspiring film to write for, ” Mark says. “There are long passages of just images and music, so the music becomes a very important character in the film.”