Martinez, Edwin
Office: HN 503A
Email: edwin.martinez@hunter.cuny.edu
Website: www.edwinmartinezfilm.com
Edwin Martinez is a Bronx-born, award-winning filmmaker. He co-directed, edited, and shot PERSONAL STATEMENT (Emmy nominated), TO BE HEARD (New York Times Critics’ Pick), and THE SCARS OF STOP AND FRISK (New York Times). He also edited CITY OF TREES (PBS) and THE MESSY TRUTH (Webby Award winner); produced THE CLEMENTINE EFFECT (ESPN); and was cinematographer for RACHEL IS (True/False), LAS MARTHAS (PBS), and WHAT ALICE FOUND (Sundance, Special Jury Prize). A graduate of both Harvard and SUNY Purchase, Edwin was a Gates Millennium Scholar, had fellowships with Firelight Media, Concordia Studio, Doc Society, Rockwood JustFilms, and Catapult Film Fund. He is an Associate Professor at Hunter College and in post-production on his solo directorial debut, MAKING MONSTERS, selected for the Sundance institute’s Edit Lab and Catalyst program.