Martha Pinson
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| Occupation | Filmmaker, Director, Screenwriter, Script Supervisor |
| Years active | 1975–present |
Notable work | Tomorrow (2018) Script supervision for Martin Scorsese, Sidney Lumet, and Brian De Palma |
| Website | marthapinson.com |
Martha Pinson is an American filmmaker, director, screenwriter, and script supervisor based in New York. Known for her work on independent films and collaborations with major directors, she has contributed to projects spanning feature films, television, and theater. Her directorial feature Tomorrow (2018) won multiple festival awards, and her script supervision credits include films such as The Departed (2006) and Hugo (2011).[1]
Career
Directing
Pinson has directed numerous films and theatrical productions. Her feature film Tomorrow (2018) earned Best Narrative Feature at the SCAD Savannah, Napa Valley[2], and Seneca film festivals, along with Best Director at the Sunscreen Film Festival. Other directing credits include the award-winning short film Don't Nobody Love the Game More Than Me (2002), which aired on PBS' Independent Lens, and the Off-Broadway play Small Potatoes (1999–2000). She also directed the pilot episode of the comedy series Rescue Meal (2008–09) and the short film King Alive (2006), featuring Martin Luther King Jr. excerpts.
Screenwriting
Pinson has written and adapted several screenplays, including the coming-of-age drama Body Count 1968, an adaptation of Stendhal’s The Red and the Black, and the stage play Climbing Ladders in the Moonlight. She collaborated with novelist Sonja Greenlee on adaptations such as The Last Resort and the comedic play The Loophole.
Script Supervision
Pinson served as a script supervisor for directors such as Martin Scorsese (Shutter Island, The Aviator), Sidney Lumet (Prince of the City, Night Falls on Manhattan), and Brian De Palma (Dressed to Kill).[3] She contributed to television series including Boardwalk Empire (2010) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2007).
Consulting and Other Work
She has been a directing consultant for Richard Wenk, Darren Starr, and Tom Cavanagh. Her early career included roles as an associate producer for the documentary Bugs Bunny Superstar (1975) and script supervision for films like Wall Street (1987) and Ragtime (1981).
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes | Distributor/Festivals |
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| 2018 | Tomorrow | Feature film | SCAD Savannah, Seneca FF, and Sunscreen FF |
| Year | Title | Format/Notes | Venue/Premiere |
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| 2011 | It's Not Saturday | Short film | VisionFest'11 Filmmaker Challenge, Hoboken Film Festival (NJ) |
| 2010 | The Man in Room 306 | 4-camera video of Off-Broadway production | Drama Bookshop (NY) |
| 2008–2009 | Rescue Meal | TV pilot | N/A |
| 2006 | King Alive | Short film (Martin Luther King Jr. excerpts) | N/A |
| 2005 | Billie Holiday Cabaret | Theater production | Provincetown, MA (standing ovation) |
| 2002 | Don't Nobody Love the Game More Than Me | Award-winning short film | PBS’ Independent Lens, 20+ festivals |
| 1999–2000 | Small Potatoes | Off-Broadway play (10-character comedy) | Theater Row (6-week run) |
| 1998 | Acts of Faith | Theater production | Chain Lightning (NY) |
| 1998 | Just the Ticket | Second unit director | Starring Andy Garcia |
Selected script supervision credits
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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| 2011 | Hugo | Martin Scorsese | Feature film |
| 2010 | Shutter Island | Martin Scorsese | Feature film |
| 2006 | The Departed | Martin Scorsese | Academy Award-winning film |
| 2004 | The Aviator | Martin Scorsese | Feature film |
| 1999 | Bringing Out the Dead | Martin Scorsese | Feature film |
| 1996 | Night Falls on Manhattan | Sidney Lumet | Feature film |
| 1987 | Wall Street | Oliver Stone | Feature film |
| 1980 | Dressed to Kill | Brian De Palma | Feature film |
Awards and Recognition
- Best Narrative Feature for Tomorrow at SCAD Savannah, Napa Valley, and Seneca Film Festivals (2018)
- Best Director for Tomorrow at Sunscreen Film Festival (2018)
- Best Short Film for Don't Nobody Love the Game More Than Me at Westchester and Toronto Online Festivals (2002)
References
- ↑ "Martha Pinson". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ↑ "SCAD Savannah Film Festival announces 2018 award winners | Filmfest". filmfest.scad.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ↑ Kemp, Stuart (2013-01-25). "Martin Scorsese Executive Producing Martha Pinson's Directorial Debut". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
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