A graduate of UQÀM’s screenwriting program in 1991, Martin went on to gain experience in making industrial videos and multimedia before becoming a studio director and senior graphic designer. At the same time, in 2000 he founded a production company, Smart Invasion Motion Pictures, with the goal of producing and directing original short films without financial assistance. Under the company’s banner he has produced four short films, including two in collaboration with Berge Kasparian. Martin also composes and co-authors the music for his films, in addition to creating the visual design in the form of props and digital special effects.