Known among his peers as a passionate and unpredictable musical artist, Martin has been playing for the rock/reggae band "Indio i" for nearly 20 years. He still continues to rock the house in bars and beaches in the Philippines.
Having produced several behind-the-scenes videos for the classy men's mag, Martin pitched to the execs the idea of doing a tv commercial. It was the magazine's very first advertisement on national television.
Celebrity siblings Toni and Alex Gonzaga endorse Faces and Curves, of which a photoshoot was to take place and needed video coverage.
Behind the scenes coverage of this photoshoot documented the several hours of meticulous production design for food shots. When it was time for Judy Ann's shots with the talents, it all flowed smoothly.
One of Martin's first music videos under VIVA Entertainment. Teen heartthrob Carlo Aquino and Martin had already been friends before the shoot. On the set they were both surprised to find out they were to work together on Rachel Anne Go's music video.
For the music video of the band "Aurora", Martin came up with the crazy idea of building a slow, boring office scene that happens completely underwater. With the help of scuba shooter Carina Escudero and a highly meticulous art department, director Alvi Siongco couldn't be more pleased. Martin sits in this project as the editor and colorist.
Irreverent and spontaneous rock and roll artist Tony Piggot came in hot from New Zealand looking for a video crew to document his exhibit opening night and several sessions that followed involving live music and naked women on canvas. Brownsugar Productions' bare bones shooting crew performed just as beautifully.
Bessie Badila was more than just a top model of the 80's, she was an icon and continues to live as an inspiration with a documentary about life, love lost and found, and the Carnival in Brazil where she was asked to Dance as the Carnival Queen for three groups. This full-length feature documentary was directed by Lyca Benitez-Brown and edited/colored by Martin.
VIVA's pride and joy Sarah Geronimo was always fun to follow with the cameras from rehearsals to the red carpet. When it came to shooting behind-the-scene videos for the DVD release of her major concerts, Martin's documentary-style shooting and editing treatment was a favorite for the studio giant.
Race organizers eXtribe found Martin and his team through common friends. What started out has simple documentation for private viewing led to a 30 minute show on national television showing the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat during the White Rock Triathlon.
When great shooters meet great animators. Martin's startup production company had just been gaining momentum when approached by Australian animators DDG to provide the live action footage for one of their Korean clients.
Having worked on underwater projects with Carina Escudero, Martin and his team found the opportunity to bid for the media requirements of a new science museum at the SM Mall of Asia. International NGO Reefcheck helped pave the way for the team to win half of the video projects.
Shooting for resorts was always a breeze and a great joy to do as long as the weather is good. Not to mention awesome food and sweet accommodations. The Verde Island pass holds many unexplored spots, including this 5-star Eco Resort.
With Boy2 Quizon part of the production team, opportunities for TV projects presented themselves. For GMA network, it was a 13-episode prank show, a gutsy cross between "Jack Ass" and "Just for Laughs Gags".