About ME

I am a director who tells stories at the intersection of high-end aesthetics and real human moments.
My work moves between premium commercials, docu-inspired storytelling, and visual brand worlds.
I make complex themes emotionally and aesthetically tangible — whether it’s a product, a person, or a culture.
I have a deep love for precision in imagery – but it’s genuine personalities that give my films their emotional depth.
I focus on the essence — the core — of each story. This approach allows me to communicate its underlying message in the briefest timeframe.

Whether it’s food, culture, or conversations: for me, the magic happens when REAL MOMENTS and CINEMATIC CRAFT merge.

My vision is clearly story-based, humorous, frequently visual and always human. In addition my work is characterised by an intuitive gift for casting and rhythm, matching each story I direct.
That’s how I create work that stands out visually while remaining emotionally grounded. I appreciate the close collaboration with clients and agencies. It often leads directly to the best results.
This level of proximity is one of the reasons why many top brands place their trust in me.

In the industry, I am known worldwide under my artist name MARTINES.

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Clients

  • ADAC car insurance
  • ALBINGIA insurance
  • Allianz insurance
  • ARD Fernsehlotterie
  • Axel Springer Verlag AG
  • Bad Reichenhaller
  • Bayer Health Care
  • Beck's
  • Beko
  • Billa
  • Bitburger
  • Burger King
  • Cailler
  • Carte Dor
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • Electrolux
  • Fiat
  • Fixies
  • Fol Epi
  • Funny Frisch
  • Galleria Kaufhof
  • Hanse Merkur
  • Henkel
  • Indofood
  • Kaufland
  • Kia
  • Kido
  • Kiev Star
  • Hochland
  • HSBC
  • Hyundai
  • Lipton Tea
  • Lidl
  • Martini
  • McDonald's
  • Mercedes Benz
  • Merkur
  • Migros
  • Mitsubishi
  • Müller
  • Nestle
  • Noem Fasten
  • Novo Passit
  • Omo
  • Opel
  • Otto Versand
  • Orange
  • Plant Line
  • Postbank
  • Rauch
  • Ramazzotti
  • Rhoensprudel
  • Roshen
  • Servus TV
  • Siemens
  • Sparkasse
  • Skoda
  • Telegate
  • Telekom
  • Telekom Austria
  • Thyssen Krupp
  • Uni Credit
  • Unilever
  • Unister GmbH
  • Verida
  • Victoria
  • VW
  • Win2Day
  • Yamaha
  • ZDF
  •  
  • and many more ...

Agencies

  • 3LTR
  • ADK
  • Bartel Broemmel Struck
  • BBDO
  • Black Cherry
  • Brawand Rieken
  • Cayenne
  • CCP Heye
  • Citigate SEA
  • DDB
  • DDFG
  • Deepblue
  • Economia
  • Eiler Riemel
  • EMCG
  • Euro RSCG
  • Flemming Pfuhl
  • For Sale
  • Freunde des Hauses
  • Grabatz Partner
  • Grey
  • Havas
  • Heye
  • Hurtig Partner
  • Innocean
  • Jung von Matt
  • JWT
  • KNSK
  • Kolle Rebbe
  • Laut von Leise
  • Leo Burnett
  • Lowe
  • Mack
  • Massmann
  • McCann Erickson
  • Odyssey
  • Ogilvy Mather
  • Palla Koblinger Proximity
  • Publicis
  • Saatchi & Saatchi
  • Sauce
  • Scholz & Friends
  • TBWA
  • Weigert Pirouz Wolf
  • Wirz
  • Zum Goldenen Hirschen
  •  
  • and many more ...

Countries of work

  • Argentina
  • Austria
  • Bulgaria
  • China
  • Czech Republic
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Great Britain
  • Greece
  • Indonesia
  • Italy
  • Lebanon
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Serbia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • Thailand
  • Turkey
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Vietnam