Justin Martinez Explained

Justin Martinez
Birth Date:14 July 1980
Birth Place:Tucson, Arizona, United States
Years Active:2011–present
Occupation:Film Director, Cinematographer, VFX Artist, Writer, Producer

Justin Martinez (born July 14, 1980) is an American film director, cinematographer, visual effects artist, writer and producer.[1] He is a co-creator of Radio Silence, known for their work on the films V/H/S, Devil's Due, and Southbound.[2] [3]

Biography

Radio Silence

In 2011, Martinez formed Radio Silence with Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Chad Villella. The group co-directed and co-wrote the 10/31/98 segment of the feature film V/H/S.[4] Radio Silence was brought on to direct a segment for V/H/S after producer Brad Miska saw Mountain Devil Prank Fails Horribly, a found footage short that Martinez created with the group Chad, Matt & Rob.[5] [6] [7] V/H/S premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival[8] It was released theatrically by Magnolia Pictures in October 2012.[9] [10]

In 2013, Radio Silence made Devil's Due for 20th Century Fox.[11] The movie was produced by John Davis and released theatrically in January 2014 to a worldwide audience.[12] [13] [14] Martinez is credited as the Executive Producer, Cinematographer, and Visual Effects Supervisor on the movie.[15] [16]

In 2015, their film Southbound premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie was picked up for distribution by the Orchard for release in February 2016.[17] [18] [19] [20]

In 2020, Martinez co-produced the Facebook Watch animated series Woman In the Book, which was inspired by his 2016 short film of the same name. The original short was written and directed by him for CryptTV and produced by Allison Vanore.[21]

In 2021, Martinez received a nomination for the 47th Daytime Emmy Awards in the category of Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design for a Live-Action Program.[22]

In July 2024, he was confirmed to direct a segment for V/H/S/Beyond, which was released exclusively on Shudder on October 4, 2024.[23] [24]

Filmography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Films directed by Justin Martinez . 2024-11-05 . letterboxd.com . en.
  2. Web site: Barone. Matt. The Come-Up: How "Devil's Due" Directors Radio Silence Upgraded From YouTube to Feature Films. Complex. 16 January 2014.
  3. Web site: Justin Martinez Director, Producer, Visual Effects . 2024-11-05 . IMDb . en-US.
  4. Web site: Gallagher. Brian. EXCLUSIVE: Radio Silence Talks 'V/H/S' Blu-ray. Movie Web. 5 December 2012.
  5. Web site: Barone. Matt. Scare-A-Thon: The Stories Behind "V/H/S," The Best, Most Unique Horror Anthology Movie In Years. Complex. 5 October 2012.
  6. Web site: Leak. Brian. Under The Gun Review - THE SHORT CUT: AN INTERVIEW WITH RADIO SILENCE. Under The Gun Review. 1 December 2011.
  7. Web site: Dickson. Evan. 'V/H/S' Filmmakers Radio Silence Talk About Holding The Interest Of An Online Audience And Their Feature Premiere!. Bloody Disgusting. 21 January 2012.
  8. Web site: Barnes . Brooks . 2011-12-01 . Delusional Teenagers and Other Sundance Offerings . 2023-03-11 . The Carpetbagger . en.
  9. Web site: Lowe . Justin . 2012-01-27 . V/H/S: Sundance Film Review . 2023-03-11 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  10. Web site: Fernandez . Daniel Miller,Jay A. . Miller . Daniel . Fernandez . Jay A. . 2012-01-26 . Sundance 2012: Magnolia Pictures Acquiring Horror Flick 'V/H/S' for North of $1 Million (Exclusive) . 2023-03-11 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  11. Web site: Dickson. Evan. Checking Out 'The Devil's Due' With Eli Roth And Radio Silence!. Bloody Disgusting. 8 January 2014.
  12. Web site: Disgusting. Mr. 'V/H/S' Directing Quartet, Radio Silence, Attached To Fox Horror Project!. Bloody Disgusting. 18 December 2012.
  13. Web site: Newman. Nick. Radio Silence to Follow 'V/H/S' Segment with Set of Found Footage Projects. The Film Stage. 18 December 2012.
  14. Web site: Devil's Due Box Office. Box Office Mojo. January 17, 2014.
  15. Web site: Koestner. Madeleine. Devil's Due (Film Review). Diabolique Magazine. 17 January 2014.
  16. Web site: Fischer. Russ. Radio Silence Explains the Collective's Approach to Found Footage and 'Devil's Due'. Slashfilm. 8 January 2014.
  17. Web site: 2015-10-08 . The Orchard Buys Anthology Horror Movie 'Southbound' After Toronto Debut . 2023-03-11 . en-US.
  18. News: New film from "V/H/S" standouts Radio Silence gets date. 14 May 2013. Fangoria. 14 May 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131004070433/http://www.fangoria.com/new/new-film-from-vhs-standouts-radio-silence-gets-date/. 4 October 2013. dead.
  19. News: First Generation "V/H/S": Radio Silence. 6 August 2013. Diabolique. 6 August 2013.
  20. Web site: Erbland. Kate. Toronto International Film Festival Reveals Midnight Madness and Vanguard Slate.
  21. Web site: White . Peter . 2020-09-24 . Diane Guerrero To Star In 'Woman In The Book', Crypt TV's First Animated Horror Drama For Facebook Watch . 2024-09-19 . Deadline . en-US.
  22. https://theemmys.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Daytime-Nominations-with-Credits-FINAL.pdf
  23. Web site: 'V/H/S/Beyond' Coming to Shudder This Halloween; Meet the Directors. Bloody Disgusting. Squires. John. July 10, 2024. July 11, 2024.
  24. Web site: 'V/H/S/Beyond' Set to Feature Segments From Kate Siegel and Mike Flanagan, Justin Long and More (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Earl. William. July 10, 2024. July 11, 2024.

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