Nick Martinez
The Bob and JoAnn Martinez Scholarship for the Arts was established by Nick Martinez, a proud member of Teamsters Local 70 (inactive), following in the footsteps of his parents, Bob and JoAnn Martinez. Inspired by their dedication and hard work, which helped shape his own journey to becoming a filmmaker, Nick created this scholarship to support the next generation of creative minds. As a Teamster, he understands the importance of perseverance, community, and the value of hard work—principles that he hopes will inspire young artists to pursue their passions and thrive in their artistic careers. This scholarship is a tribute to the legacy of Teamsters Local 70 and the enduring impact of his parents' contributions.
Nick Martinez' Bio
Born in San Francisco, Nick Martinez began his career producing independent features in the Bay Area. He produced twelve feature films that received distribution on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. His features screened at Slamdance, Austin Film Festival, Mill Valley, and Cinequest.
After moving to Los Angeles, Martinez has been directing narrative films and commercials. His ability to combine high-end action with serious drama recently won him "Best Direction" at Los Angles Indie Film Festival for his film "American Muscle." His latest work the feature film "Cup of Jo: The Patron Saint of Desperate Cases" is in post-production.
His commercial clients include SanDisk, Western Digital, Cisco Systems, Airbnb, Uplift, and idean.