About

Chris Martin Studios is a fun-loving and thought-provoking independent media production company creating original content and providing support for creators, artists, and entrepreneurs.

The mission is anything but simple—it drives everything created under the banner of lightning bolts and metal horns: chase big ideas, explore deep questions, and create a future that values humanity above all else.

Working with Chris Martin Studios

No matter the project, we make creative decisions together based upon five distinct areas of storytelling:

  1. Values: What matters most to you?
  2. Voice: How do you communicate what matters?
  3. Vision: What is the work that brings your future to life?
  4. Structure: What is the repeatable structure so you can keep doing the work?
  5. Systems: How do you organize your ideas, projects, and dreams?

About Chris Martin

My name’s Chris Martin, and I’m curious about many subjects from filmmaking and podcasting to living a purposeful life. I’m fascinated with the worlds of work, creativity, and leadership. I’m madly obsessed with alliteration and bands who can remember how to play songs over 25 minutes.

While I could give you a list of words that describe what I do—curiosity builder, filmmaker, podcaster, designer, writer, and educator—or use fancy words like multihyphenate, multipotentialite, or polymath, producer succinctly sums it up.

Being a producer means two things:

  1. I produce a wide range of creative products for an audience, either for myself or clients.
  2. Taking cues from record producers, I partner with other professionals to bring out their best and help them grow as they create their work.

Since 2002, I’ve been involved in filmmaking projects ranging from live video production and documentary videos to feature films and episodic web series. Chris Martin Studios was brought to life in 2006. In 2016, I entered the world of podcasts with my weekly show Getting Work To Work. In 2020, I added a second show focusing on the world of independent film called Beyond Your Imagination. In 2023, I expanded the Getting Work To Work universe to include a documentary series and newsletter.

Cosmo the Studio Pug

Outside of work, spending time with my wife and Cosmo the Wonder Pug fills me with joy. I love watching documentaries, competitive cooking shows, and Cleveland Guardians baseball. I’m an avid reader and love listening to music. I enjoy cooking (and eating) tasty food. And in case you weren’t sure of it, I love to laugh. There is a time for serious discussions—trust me, I can have them—but silliness and laughter are essential to an enjoyable life.

The values I bring to storytelling partnerships:

  • Profoundness: In relationships and work, I dive into the depths always searching for meaning and impact.
  • Curiosity: I express my curiosity through constant questioning and reflection.
  • Creativity: My creativity is best expressed with the curation and combination of ideas and stories that span industries, genres, mediums, and countries.
  • Experimentation: Growth is best realized through active experimentation and iterative improvement.
  • Humor: Sure, I can be serious, but there is a place for humor, silliness, and weird obsessions.
  • Long-Term Relationships: One-off projects are great, but building long-term relationships allows creativity to soar beyond expectations.

FEATURED ON!

I’ve been featured on the following podcasts and blogs telling my story, sharing my curiosities, and having a great time!