David Markey is a resilient and resourceful filmmaker whose integrity and determination have sustained a truly independent career in the shadow of Hollywood and against the backdrop of corporate America for over two decades.

The majority of his work has been self- funded, directed, produced and distributed, giving new meaning to the term low budget filmmaking. His body of work is also historically significant, representing a unique record of the punk and alternative music scene in Southern California in the 80's and 90's. His dark wit and indefatigable DIY aesthetic continue to drive him, as well as inspire a whole new generation of filmmakers, musicians and artists.

Markey's work has been exhibited widely, including theatrical release in the US and Canada of 1991: The Year Punk Broke, cinema screenings in Los Angeles of Desperate Teenage Lovedolls and inclusion of various films in international festivals in Argentina, Sweden, Switzerland and Denmark. He has also established a major online presence through his comprehensive web site, www.wegotpowerfilms.com.

Desperate Cinema is curated and produced by Michelle Hirschhorn, an Independent Curator/Producer who initiates and manages solo and collaborative projects and events, mainly across the fields of new media, live art and artist film and video.

Desperate Cinema is funded by Arts Council England, National Touring