Curriculum Vitae
Johnathan Paul Martin
Denton, TX 76209
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EDUCATION
2000 – 2004
North Central Texas College
Associates of Science / Mechanical Engineering
Associate of Fine Arts
2001 – 2016
University of North Texas
Bachelors of Science – Mechanical Engineering (not completed)
BFA / New Media / – College of Visual Arts and Design, with a Minor in English, Creative Writing
MFA / Film Production – College of Radio, Television, and Film
2020 – 2022
New York University – Tisch School of Arts
Industry Essentials Certification – Directing & Producing (Continuing Education)
ACADEMIC GROUPS, AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
- The Authors Guild of America – Member
- National Writers Union | UAW Local 1981/AFL-CIO – Member
- American Society of Journalist and Authors – Member
- Horror Writers Association – Member
- Collegiate Collaboration – University of North Texas – Media Arts Department Representative
- Game Studies Program – University of North Texas – Ad Hoc Committee Member
- Thin Line Fest – Assistant Film Director – Board Member
- The Great Hanging Memorial Foundation – Board Member
- Alpha Sigma Lambda (Honor Society)
- Delta Epsilon Iota (National Honor Society)
- 2010-2013 Presidents List Recipient
- 2013-2014 Academic Achievement Scholarship (AAS)
- 2014-2015 MFA Graduate Academic Excellence Award
- 2015-2016 Kodak Eastman Student Filmmaker Award (Nomination)
- 2015-2016 IDA David L. Wolper Documentary Filmmaker Award
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
CBCM 3525 – Content Development for Digital Media
MRTS 2010 – Introduction to Media Writing
MRTS 2210 – Introduction to Film Production
MRTS 3220 – Introduction to Broadcast Media
MRTS 4140 – Intermediate Film Production
MRTS 4350 – History of Documentary [Teaching Fellow]
MRTS 4400 – Advanced Film Production
MRTS 4411 – Introduction to After Effects
MRTS 4412 – Intermediate Post Editing [Topics]
MRTS 4412 – Media Series Production [Year-Long Topics]
MRTS 4412 – Documentary Production [Topics]
MRTS 4470 – Writing for Television
MRTS 4740 – Advanced Editing – Avid
MRTS 4911 – Advanced Production Workshop
MRTS 5701 – After Effects – Visual Effects [Graduate]
MRTS 5702 – Advanced Film Editing [Graduate]
RTVF 2210 – Introduction to Media Arts Production
RTVF 3210 – Audio Production, Sections 301, 302, 303, & 304 [Teaching Assistant]
APPEARANCES & LECTURES
- Cosmic Film Workshop – Guest Lecture – “An Intro to Becoming a Producer” – February 2018 (Meteor Theater)
- Cosmic Film Workshop – Guest Lecture – “Brief History of Filmmaking” – October 2017 (University of Texas Dallas)
- Discover Denton Radio – Guest Appearance – “The Great Hanging” – July 2017
- TCCTA Convention – Keynote Speaker – “Teaching in a Digital World” – February 2017 (TCCTA / Austin)
- KERA Interview – Guest Appearance – “Taboo History” – May 2015 (KERA / Dallas)
- NBC 5 Interview – Guest Appearance – “The Great Hanging” – April 2015 (KXAS / Dallas)
- CW 33 Interview – Guest Appearance – “The Great Hanging” – March 2015 (KDAF / Dallas)
PUBLICATIONS
2022 – “Gyn Argos and the Curse of Darkness” Novel, Author
2022 – “League of Guardians” Graphic Novel, Co-Writer + Artist
• Submitting to Dark Horse and Top Cow Publishing
2021 – “Throne” Graphic Novel, Co-Writer + Artist
• Submitted to Dark Horse and Top Cow Publishing
2020 – “Fairview Chronicles: The Case of Josie White” Novel, Madville Publishing, Author
2019 – “Fairview Chronicles: A Wayward Proposition” Novel, Madville Publishing, Author
2015 – “101 Filmmaking Tips + Tricks” Book, Shutterstock Publishing, Co-Author
PRODUCTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS
Upcoming Work
“Happy Campers” TV Series, Carnes & Gilbert Business, Producer / Director
“Harsh Treatment” Short Film, Co-Writer / Producer / Director
“Backwoods” TV Series, Datalus Pictures, Executive Producer / Pilot Director
2019
“Fairview Chronicles” Pilot Episode, Datalus Pictures, Creator / Showrunner / Director
- Pilot screened for A&E Network and STARZ Network
- Being shopped as a limited series to Studios
“Coyote” Season One, Paramount Network, Consultant / Post Camera / Mograph Artist
- Created End Title Card Sequence
- Consulted with Writers Room and Co-Creators
2018
“The Garden in the Desert” Drama – Short Film, Producer
2017
“Don’t Frack with Denton” Feature-Length Documentary, Producer
2016
“The Great Hanging” Documentary Short, Writer / Producer / Director
- 2nd National Grand Prize BEA Awards 2017
- Best Short Documentary Thin Line Film Festival
- Nominated for IDA David L. Wolper Award
- Academy Awards Regional Qualifier / Documentary Short
- Aired Nov. 2016 “Frame of Mind” EP.6 / PBS
2014
“Hustler of Providence” Documentary Short, Producer / Director
- World Premiere at Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival
- Jury Selection at New England International Film Festival
- Jury Selection at Thin Line Film Festival
- Nominated for Oscar Qualifying Short Film Award
- Nominated for IDA David L. Wolper Award
- Finalist, Kodak Eastman Filmmaker of the Year Award
- Aired 2015 “Frame of Mind” / PBS
2013
“Unconventional” Documentary Short, RTFP Theater, University of North Texas
2012
“Immersion” Cine’muck, North Gallery, Denton, Texas
“Postmodern Shooter” State of the Arts: Crossbred Media, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, Texas
“Relation, Chaos, Remnants” State of the Arts: Crossbred Media, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, Texas
“Overlayed” The New Nostalgia, Oliver Francis Gallery, Dallas, Texas
2011
“I Love the Way You Feel” Interactive Gallery Collaboration, Universite de Savoie, Chambery, France
“The Untitled Event” Cool Artwork Bro!, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, Texas
2010
“Pixel Art” Comp Design Show, Lightwell Gallery, Denton, Texas
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2019 – Present
The Carnes and Gilbert Business
Los Angeles, CA
Writer and Producer
Manage development assets for half hour comedy series
Pitch Development on limited series historical drama
Developed motion designs and graphics for Coyote (Paramount)
2012 – Present
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Adjunct Professor
Teaching film production and film theory
Working with Students on film productions
Planning and setting semester schedules and deadlines
2010 – Present
Datalus Pictures
Fort Worth, TX
Co-Founder, Director, Writer, Producer, and Concept Artist
Creator and co-creator of all written and illustrated works
Writer, Director & Producer of documentary and narrative films
Setting an overall strategy for companies long term vision
Working with companies to create long term marketing campaigns
2018 – 2019
School of Motion
Sarasota, FL
Writer and Content Contractor
Write and Produce articles relating to the Motion Graphics industry
Coordination with the Marketing Manager on Special Projects
2018 – 2019
Thin Line Fest
Denton, TX
Assistant Film Director
Working with the Film Director on networking
Review and select films to be shown during festival
Planning and scheduling special event screenings
2014 – 2016
Shutterstock / Premiumbeat
Denton, TX
Writer and Content Coordinator
Write and Produce articles relating to the film industry
Research visual effects processes
Create or post tutorials over visual effects and film production processes
2005 – 2010
Toll Brothers Inc.
Grapevine, TX
Regional Marketing Manager / Texas Regional IT Consultant
Oversee all materials for Texas, California, Arizona, and Colorado
Modernized overall look to brochures and materials
Continue to hold the highest efficiency rate for turn around
Work closely with Project Managers and Vice Presidents
Designed many Toll Architecture marketing pieces and logo’s
2002 – 2005
RedGorilla LTD.
Gainesville, TX
Graphic Artist / Illustrator / Concept Artist
Advertisements and illustrations for printed media
Character concepts for comics and video games
3D concepts and marketing pieces for film