Cory S MArtin

Cory S. Martin an Emmy® winning director and cinematographer focused on intimate, character driven stories from around the world.

Over the past decade, Cory has filmed across more than 80 countries, documenting people whose lives are shaped by tradition, discipline, and place, from Indigenous communities and remote mountain villages to athletes, monks, and craftsmen preserving vanishing ways of life. His work is visually driven, patient, and built on long term trust with the people he films.

Cory’s work has received recognition at multiple film festivals such as Cannes, and has reached tens of millions of viewers through documentary and brand collaborations. He has partnered with global brands including Corona, Kith, Columbia, DJI, Marriott, Hyatt, Ford, Lincoln, and Tourism Boards around the world, bringing a documentary sensibility and human focus to commercial projects.

Whether directing independent films or brand supported work, Cory prioritizes authenticity over spectacle and emotional truth over polish. He is currently developing multiple documentary projects exploring resilience, tradition, and personal transformation.