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"Iron Lung" Director Mark Fischbach, aka Markiplier, on the Making of his Debut Feature

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The Making Of
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Mar 21, 2026
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Summary

In this episode, we welcome Mark Fischbach , aka Markiplier — writer, director, editor, and star of Iron Lung . In our conversation, Mark shares his origin story and all about the making of his debut feature film, which has grossed $50 million at the box office. He also dives into the collaboration with his cinematographer and team, his visual approach, and detailed insights into his production and post workflows. “The Making Of ” is presented by AJA: Butcher Bird Studios solves common video routing and I/O challenges with AJA Step inside Butcher Bird Studios’ hybrid production environment with Technical Director Brian Druckman and Executive Producer MeeRa Kim. They explain how KUMO SDI routers and Io 4K Plus help their team deliver flexible routing, low-latency monitoring, and streamlined I/O inside and outside the studio. Read the full interview . Why Video Editors and Filmmakers Attend Post|Production World at NAB Show Post|Production World Las Vegas is a leading post-production training conference at NAB Show Las Vegas. With 200+ sessions across seven tracks, creative professionals explore AI workflows, video editing, motion graphics, color grading, and emerging production technologies through expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops. Explore here Turn Your Spare NVMe into a Blazing-Fast Production Drive Already have NVMe SSDs from a recent upgrade? Put them back to work with the OWC Express 1M2 80G enclosure. Simply install your existing M.2 drive and unlock next-gen performance—over 6000MB/s with USB4 and Thunderbolt 5 compatibility. It’s a smart, cost-effective way for editors and creators to maximize the storage they already own. Learn more here AJA: A Must-See at NAB 2026 for Production Pros AJA is heading to NAB 2026 with exciting new and field-tested produ…