Mardik Martin, a renowned screenwriter, boasts an impressive distinction as a member of the elite group of writers on the Writers Guild of America's list of 101 Greatest Screenplays ever written. His remarkable journey began with a move to the United States from Iraq to pursue his academic aspirations at New York University. Martin's academic achievements were marked by his receipt of the prestigious Mahler Award and the attainment of a Master's degree in Screenwriting in 1968. Following his graduation, he went on to share his expertise as a professor at NYU from 1968 to 1973.
The success of Mean Streets (1973),which he co-wrote with Martin Scorsese, marked a turning point in Martin's career, prompting him to relocate to Hollywood. He subsequently collaborated with Chartoff-Winkler Productions, penning screenplays such as Valentino (1977) and working alongside Scorsese on multiple projects. Martin's work on the first three drafts of Raging Bull (1980) solidified his reputation as a talented screenwriter.
In recent years, Martin co-wrote the screenplay for Fatih Akin's The Cut (2014),which premiered in the Competition at the prestigious Venice International Film Festival in 2014. In addition to his work in the film industry, Martin has also dedicated himself to mentoring and teaching the next generation of filmmakers, currently serving as a professor at the esteemed University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. Throughout his illustrious career, Martin has had the privilege of guiding and inspiring thousands of young and talented individuals in the movie business.
