Cecilio Martinez is an American cinematographer, editor, writer, director, actor and recognized photographer. He has created over a dozen short films to include music videos, commercial content and promotional footage. Recently, he won Best Cinematography for the 2018 Austin Sci-Fi 48 Hour Film Project. His photography has been recognized by National Geographic and has placed in several photo contest.
Unique traits: Geology Degree, Transportation Planning, Water Resources, Geographic Information System Analyst, Web Designer, Database, 48 Hour Film Contest, Music Videos.
The Mistake
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Film (short)
by CM9 Films (Action)
Director, Cinematographer, Editor Filmed this short to help an actor develop a demo reel. One of several shorts that we worked on.
Juan Losér: A Swimmer’s Story
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Film (short)
by CM9 Films
Director, Actor, Writer A man must come to terms with his failures in order to find his happiness. Filmed for the San Antonio 48 Hour Film Contest. Nominated for Best Use of Line, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress.
The Water Fairy
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Film (short)
by CM9 Films/ Cecilio "Chopper" Martinez (Fantasy and Short)
Director, Editor, Writer A little girl must over come her fears to defeat Molton before he destroys the Water Fairy realm.
Space Raiders
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Film
(Sci-Fi and Short)
Cinematographer, Editor Earth has already been destroyed by the race of aliens who own this bar. Ruby, Catie, and Laura are refugees from Earth who've become space pirates to earn a living (mainly transporting "sensitive" items for major criminal organizations since they pay well). While transporting a chip (that they've hidden in the teddy bear), they accidentally crash-land onto the alien world (their former enemies). Written by Cecilio "Chopper" Martinez
Dinner Party
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Film (short)
by CM9 Films
Director Zombies are invited to an office party and things get weird fast.
Parasomnia
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Film (short)
by CM9 Films (Horror)
All A man is plagued with night terrors that come true. This short was created for a 15 second horror contest.
Better in me
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Film (short)
by CM9 Films / Cecilio "Chopper" Martinez (Music)
Director, Editor Official Music video for Matt Kitchen's Better in Me song.
The League of Judges
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Film (short)
by CM9 Films / Cecilio "Chopper" Martinez (Sci-Fi and Short)
Director, Editor An alien has crash landed on earth and is systematically killing off the human race. But lucky there is a secret galactic guardians protecting our world. They are known as The League of Judges.
Dumping Ruben
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Film (short)
by CM9 Films (Comedy and Short)
Director, Editor, Actor A wife is fed up with her husband and she plans to take him out, but things don't work out like she planned.
Winner of Best Cinematography in Austin's 48 Hour Film Project
(2018)
Nominated for "Best Costumes" and "Best Use of Line" in 48 Hour film contest
(2016)
Nominated for "Best use of Prop" in a 48 Hour film contest.
(2015)
University of Texas - San Antonio
(1998-2002)
San Antonio College
(1998-2002)