Mark Waters on Mean Girls, Freaky Friday & Directing Jim Carrey | Love it Film #40

Director Mark Waters (Freaky Friday, Mean Girls, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Mr. Popper’s Penguins) joins Jamie to talk about his journey into filmmaking, the making of his most iconic movies, and the lessons he’s learned from working with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Mark reflects on his path from pre-med student to filmmaker, how his brother Daniel Waters inspired his career, and the challenges of reimagining Freaky Friday. He shares the behind-the-scenes story of Mean Girls becoming a cultural phenomenon, directing Jim Carrey in Mr. Popper’s Penguins, and the creative process behind Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. He also offers advice to aspiring filmmakers, emphasizing the importance of creating content, embracing mistakes, and seizing opportunities in today’s film industry.Host: Jamie LovettProducers: Chris Lovett & Jamie LovettCamera Operator: Carl LovettVideo Editor: Carl LovettSound: Carl LovettLighting & Grip: Carl LovettSelect background content in this video was sourced from IMDB, Google Images, and other databases including movie posters, set photos and screenshots. These are the property and creation of the studios and respective creators/owners.All other content in this video, including but not limited to audio, video, graphics, logos, and text, is the intellectual property of Love it Film and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this content without express written permission is strictly prohibited.© 2025 Love it Film. All rights reserved.