STILL ALIVE
Brand Partners: Petzl, La Sportiva, Rocky Talkies, Muco.BE
Directed, Produced, Shot, Written by: Santino Martirano Edit by: Brian Szymanski Sound Design by: Hayley Kay Color by: Clinton Hollister
Klaas Willems is a Rock Climber who, due to his Cystic Fibrosis, has dedicated his life to climbing in clean air. He has bolted hundreds of routes in non-polluted areas like Sardinia, Italy and found great success and peace in the process. His journey takes on a new dimension when he is also diagnosed with cancer. This is the story of his life, his route, and his impact.
Stranahan’s X Merrimack
Brand Partners: Stranahan’s Whiskey // Sanborn & Merrimack Canoe
On River DP: Santino Martirano Director, DP, Color: Tony Czech
Free to Lead
Production: Thornside Studios
Director: Ben Sager DP (climb): Santino Martirano Post: Thornside Studios
Boundless Season 3
My Role: Director of Photography, Producer
Executive Producer: Luke Blaser | Cinematography: Tony Czech | Edited by: Cameron Boll
Brands: GoRVing X Roam Media
Aleutian Illusion
A fun and quirky take on an abnormal Alaskan surf mission.
Brand Partners: Billabong, Vaer Adventure
DP: Santino Martirano Director: Tony Czech Edit: John Rodosky
ROMP Amazon
Brand Partners: Cotopaxi, ROMP Global
Directed, Produced, Shot, Written by: Santino Martirano Edit by: Santino Martirano
Joe Gothic
Kids and bikes, wherever you are in the world, you’ll find the two together - smiling, aimlessly drifting. The bike for most kids is a first sense of afforded freedom. As we get older that senseless joy for cycling is lost, typically dampened by our transition into adulthood. Yet - there is nothing typical about Joe Warren; a retired professor who, during his tenure at the University of Utah, moonlit as a sound engineer for death metal bands. Since discovering downhill mountain biking at the age of 60 to conquering the most challenging trails across North America, Joe’s story is anything but ordinary. He was born in 1947 in the post-depression ravaged era of Detroit, where most of his friends turned to drugs, or crime. Sometimes both. He now resides in the unwavering beauty of Utah's Wasatch Back, where he ascends mountains the size of skyscrapers. He's an astronaut.
Directed by: Justin Diamond Produced by: Santino Martirano Cinematography by: Justin Diamond, Santino Martirano, Joey Schusler
Edit, Color, Sound by: Pasquale Martirano Original Score by: Builder’s Tea
Boundless Season 2
From Colorado’s forests to Northern Vermont, Boundless Season Two takes us through the attainable aspects of adventure in the outdoors. Whether you are seeking the serenity with your family or time alone to get creative, this series takes an in-depth look at adventure on the road.
My Role: Producer, Director of Photography, Still Photographer
Executive Producer: Chris Jerard | DP: Tony Czech | Edited by: Brian Szymanski
Trova Trip // Costa Rica
Brand Partner: Trova Trip // Q1 2024
Director of Photography: Santino Martirano Director: Santino Martirano
Free Fly Apparel // Surf
Brand Partners: Free Fly
Director of Photography: Santino Martirano Director: Brent Vanauken
THE BIG ONE
In ROAM Original, “The Big One,” professional surfer Ian Walsh joins a team of Professional Snowboarders including Danny Davis, Nick Russell, Forrest Shearer, Harry Kearney, Jerry Mark, and Clark Henarie as they attempt to summit and ride down Denali, something none of them have done before. Danny Davis, widely recognized as one of the most influential snowboarders of his time, makes him the perfect companion for the trip. With a life dedicated to moving through the mountains, Nick Russell is all about riding in the backcountry to seldom-visited lines. And at the forefront of self-powered backcountry freeriding and splitboard adventures is Forrest Shearer. Together the team relies upon shared knowledge, bringing surf and snowboard culture to the top of North America’s tallest peak.
My Role: Producer
Outside.io
My Role: DP, Still Photographer
FINDING BALANCE
Through life we dabble, we try new things, and we test the waters by sticking a toe in. But, every so often something special happens and we can't help but to dive deep. This, my friends, is a hobby and more poetically known as a passion.
Brought to life by Outside TV, my goal with this series is to celebrate those charging their passions while still leading a “normal” life. Cheers to the hobbyists! Episode One features Allen Stoltzfus, an engineer and lover of all things type 2 fun in Winter Park, Colorado.
My Role: Director, Producer, Director of Photography
Executive Producer: Chris Crowley | B-Cam: Levi Chandler | Edited by: Pasquale Martirano
Sponsor: Outside TV
Back Country Film Festival: Official Selection
Boundless Season 1
From Utah’s Desert to Oregon’s Mt. Hood, Boundless takes us through all aspects of adventure in the outdoors. Whether you are seeking the adrenaline rush of dropping waterfalls or the sublime act of plein air painting with loved ones, this series takes an in-depth look at life on the road.
My Role: Producer, Still Photographer and B-cam on Ep.5
Executive Producer: Chris Jerard | DP: Thomas Woodson | Edited by: John Rodosky
Exit The North Pole
My Role: Additional Cinematography and Still Photographer
Banff Mountain Film Festival: Best Film, Adventure & Exploration
The Line with Cory Richards
‘The Line’ is a 7 Episode Series featuring alpinist and Nat Geo photographer Cory Richards as he prepares to tackle a new route on Everest. It dives deep into who Cory is and what led to him to setting this daring and dangerous goal for himself. In ‘The Line’ series, we look at the training, psychology, and routines associated with the goal of creating a new line on the world’s tallest peak. We also look at Cory’s outlook on life and how he is using climbing as a platform to talk about mental health. “When you’re riding the line between life and death, the clarity is tack sharp,” Cory says.
My Role: Producer, Line Producer
2019 North Pole Crossing
Mike Horn and Børge Ousland are two of the most accomplished Polar Explorers. In August of 2019, they sailed the Arctic Ocean to cross the North Pole by foot. Myself, Stein Retzlaff and team on the boat documented the expedition and sailed farther north than any non-icebreaking vessel in history. Unfortunately, this is only possible due to the melting arctic regions. Visit fujifilm-x.com to learn more about the expedition.
Shot on assignment for Roam Media / Brought to life by Fujifilm X/GFX US
Roam Reports
Clients: Roam Media and Eddie Bauer
My Role: Director of Photography
Amundsen Sports
Friluftsliv is a state of mind, not an activity, nor a competition. It embodies the values of what nature gives in return. A sense of detachment from the daily grind that empowers and re-energizes us to enable longevity and stability in our lives. Friluftsliv, regardless of activity, is simply being in harmony with nature.
My Role: Director of Photography
Executive Producer: Jens Christian Løvenskiold | B-Cam: Levi Chandler | Edited by: Levi Chandler
Honda 300ft. Challenge
The average person scrolls 300 feet of social media every day. That’s the height of the Statue of Liberty! Let the all-new Honda Passport take the adventure off your feed and into real life. What can you do with 300 feet?
My Role: Line Producer
2020 LA Gold ADDY Award Winner
ANA Driving Influence Award Winner 2020