Martin Barshai Email & Phone Number

Bangkok, Th

Bangkok City, Thailand

We create films in Thailand for a global audience.

Based in Bangkok but I am currently taking on English language projects. Current films include:- Director and Editor of 'Beyond the Beverin' (feature length documentary, completed & premiering soon)- Director and Screenwriter of a new Vietnam War film (writing)- Editor and Post Supervisor/Producer on a documentary about Rubies (in post)Previous films:- English dialogue writer on Congrats My Ex! A romantic comedy starring Thai and Indian celebrities. #1 film on Amazon Prime in Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia.- Director of 'Ether's Paradise' (feature length drama)

Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand

- Screenwriter of original films.- Creative development on a wide slate of new TV series and feature films for Thailand and beyond.

Thailand

Director, writer, producer, and editor of the feature film, "Ether's Paradise," produced with Benetone Films, Thailand.

Thailand

Designed, shot, and edited videos for clients and behind-the-scenes for large television commercial productions including Lazada.

Thailand

Lead writer of original screenplays for a new story development team. A subsidiary of M Pictures.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Received Philip Glass's blessing to write a feature film biopic about the early stages of his life and career. The screenplay was selected as a Slamdance Screenwriting Competition Semi-Finalist in 2020, Omaha Film Festival Semi-Finalist in 2021, and Sundance Development Track 2nd Rounder in 2020. The project is currently in development.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Shot, recorded audio, and edited videos and commercials for an array of clients including Vogue Magazine, WinMark, CleanMate, My Looking Glass, music videos, fashion, real estate, travel, lifestyle, weddings, short films, and more.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Wrote a feature length dramatic screenplay about two Thai rural children who run away from home and find their way to Bangkok, eventually getting trapped in the world of crime. Screenplay placed as a ScreenCraft finalist in 2019 and an Austin Film Festival 2nd Rounder in 2019.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Directed and produced a 21 minute documentary about a young dancer's year long struggle to break into the world of professional ballet. Premiered at Austin Film Festival 2017 and Nominated for Best Short Documentary. Distributed via Hewes Pictures and Gravitas Ventures. Available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo. Sponsored by the Long Beach Ballet.

A dance phrase repeats three times in a skylit room with variations on shot composition, film editing, and frame rate. Starring Leslie Williams, a principal dancer from the infamous Martha Graham Dance Company. Festival placements include:2017 - Cinedans – Nominated Best Film - EYE Film Museum, Amsterdam2017 - Life in Motion: A Colorado Dance Film Festival2016 - National Film Festival for Talented Youth - FILM OF THE WEEK - Seattle, WA2016 - American Dance Festival - Durham, NC2016 - 40 NORTH Dance Film Festival - San Diego, CA2016 - Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema - Boulder, CO

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Film And Television

High School Diploma