Hi! I’m a commercial and short-film writer/director who loves telling visual stories filled with personality, humor, authenticity, and coolness! My work is characterized by robust visuals, genuine performances, vibrant set design, thoughtful camera movement, emotional or quirky music, and polished, stylized editing.

I started making stupid shorts when I was 11 and never loved anything more. Since then, I’ve expanded my passion into directing commercials and short films. Featured by Little Black Book in their "Up and Coming Directors" series, my recent collaborations include directing campaigns for brands such as Ford, IKEA, HP, Sleep Country, and RMHC. Notably, my Ford Mustang Mach-E campaign was shortlisted at the prestigious Fénix Awards in the Czech Republic. You can also read about my recent short film At Sea on Director's Notes.

While directing is my primary passion, my background includes hands-on experience in editing, sound design, animation, and cinematography, giving me a versatile skill set and the ability to wear multiple hats if I have to. My goal is always to create work that resonates deeply, entertains genuinely, and feels unmistakably human while highlighting products and services and creating positive emotion toward them.

CONTACT

Let's make magic together!

hello@martinmarko.com

PRESS

Martin Marko’s ‘At Sea’ Immerses Us in a Nautical Symphony of Raw Experience and Artistic Intuition

Short film At Sea wins 10 awards and 13 Official Selections, including Best Experimental Short, Best Documentary short or Best Directing.

Canada’s Directors: A Look at the Country’s Best and Brightest Rising Talent in 2024

RMHC Ottawa: The Biggest Story We Have Ever Shared directed by Martin Marko

Ford Mustang Mach-E campaign directed by Martin Marko