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GOING GLOBAL: TRAVELING FILMMAKING OPPORTUNITIES AND ADVICE
SCOTT MARTIN Submitted by Maxwell Duryea Academy of Storytellers Story & Heart
Have you ever wanted to travel the world to make films and tell stories? That idea may seem like a dream, but it is attainable. Just look at Scott Martin: a selftaught filmmaker, Scott now oversees film production for Princess Cruise Lines, Holland America, Seaborne, and P&O Australia. You better believe that he goes to a lot of cool places—and captures stunning footage while he’s there. From Alaska to Italy to the Caribbean, Scott works hard to find stories that are both authentic and great for business. (and he’s looking for two amazing storytellers to join his team—read on to learnhow you can apply)
Diving in head first
Scott didn’t ease into film making, he dove in head first. After turning a few post-college videos into a reel, he sent that reel to Princess Cruises. Shortly thereafter, he was signed on to make videos on a ship working 13 hour days, 7 days a week, for a 6 month stint. And you thought your production schedule was difficult! But Scott flourished in this fast-paced environment, considering it an educational accelerator. “I was bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and ready for everything, so I really loved it,” he says. 10 years later, he’s still with Princess Cruises, but is now the manager of video production for their parent company, Holland America Group. Yeah, we’re impressed. During his tenure, Scott has progressed from smaller projects to longer-form pieces, building his pre-production development process and learning more about locations as he revisits them. He’s also
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