Martin Gooch, a renowned filmmaker, was born in St. Albans, England, and has since made a significant impact in the industry. With a Master's Degree in screenwriting from The University of the Arts London, he has written over 20 screenplays, many of which have been optioned and bought.
As a director, Martin has won the prestigious BBC Best Director award not once, but twice. He has directed six feature films, including the critically acclaimed "Argh and the Quest for the Golden Dragon Skull". His extensive portfolio also includes directing over a dozen shows and feature-length productions across scripted drama and comedy on major UK and international television channels.
In addition to his feature films, Martin has also directed numerous award-winning shorts, commercials, and promos. He has worked on high-profile projects, such as the Disney/Marvel Ant-Man and the Wasp spin-off, and even directed the feature-length live performance film "Night of a Thousand Vampires" by The Damned, which reached number one in the UK Music Film charts.
Martin's TV and interactive work has garnered widespread recognition, including a BAFTA win and an EMMY nomination. He has received numerous Best Director and Best Production awards at festivals worldwide, including the prestigious World Fest Best Director and Bram Stoker Best Director awards.
Born and raised in the UK, Martin began his career in film and TV as a camera assistant and operator on major studio movies, including "Harry Potter", "James Bond - Goldeneye", "Judge Dredd", and "The Muppets".
In 2018, Martin was a winner of the Trinity Challenge, backed by ARRI Media and Directors UK, and wrote and directed the one-shot short film "A Midwinter Night's Dream", which was filmed entirely in one shot using the ARRI Trinity Stabilisation system.
Throughout his illustrious career, Martin has demonstrated his versatility and dedication to his craft, consistently pushing the boundaries of storytelling and filmmaking.
