Martin McGowan
Martin McGowan is a filmmaker based in Triangle Area, North Carolina. Martin Specializes in directing and cinematography and holds experience in sound and editing. Martin focuses on utilizing blocking and camera positions to accentuate the emotions and dynamics of his characters.
Martin’s directorial debut, Fist of the Punching Fist! was screened at the 2023 Fuquay Film Festival and nominated for Best Comedy. He also directed several films screened for UNCW’s 48-Hour Film Challenges. This year, his film, 11:59 was screened at the Reel Teal Film Festival and Marbles Film Festival. His latest work, RokuGatsu was shot in Tokyo, Japan during a CIEE study abroad program. Martin’s dream is to become a prominent director and DP for drama, comedy and action cinema.
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Films (17)
Don't Ride With Strangers
2026 · Director of Photography, ADR Supervisor
RokuGatsu
2026 · Director, Director of Photography, Editor
Trash Attack
2026 · Director, Director of Photography
Rouge Petals
2026 · Noble
11:59
2026 · Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Sound Designer, Writer
Greasy Burger
2025 · Director, Director of Photography, Music, Writer
AL-ONE
2025 · Director of Photography, Editor
My Roommate's a Vampire
2025 · Director of Photography
David Grayskull's Evil Conference Meeting of Evil
2025 · Director of Photography, Cinematography
Collect-O-Maniac
2025 · FunkoFreak37, Director of Photography, Director
The Duck Sketch
2025 · Cam Op Guy, Assistant Camera
AMNESiAC
2025 · Cinematography, Editor, Director of Photography
High Stakes
2024 · Assistant Director of Photography, Editor
Wonderwall Guy
2024 · Director of Photography, Cinematography, Director, Editor, Lighting Artist
Fist of the Punching Fist!
2023 · Director, Writer, Producer
Suhari - A Sword Dance
· Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor
Horizon
· Director, Writer, Creator, Additional Camera
