About

John Marty (he/him/his) is a New York City-based documentary filmmaker whose work investigates the intricate relationships between human culture and ecological systems. His visual practice merges rigorous ethnographic methods with experimental cinematography, creating immersive experiences that challenge conventional documentary forms.

As Director of Photography for "Holding Back The Tide," Marty crafted a unique visual language that combined narrative and documentary methodologies, reimagining oysters as queer environmental heroes in New York's maritime history. The film premiered at DOCNYC 2023 and continued to screen at international film festivals.

Marty refined his approach to environmental storytelling during his fellowship at Union Docs' 2021-2022 Collaborative Studio in Brooklyn, where he co-directed "Altitudes"—a multi-dimensional examination of climate crisis response through the intersecting efforts of scientists, activists, and students. The film was featured in Labocine's October 2023 issue on (art)ificial 2.0.

His formative work "Tartufai" employed sophisticated ethnographic research methods to document the clandestine world of multi-generational truffle hunting in Italy's Apennine mountains, establishing his distinctive approach to cultural documentation. A Hampshire College alumnus, Marty continues to develop projects that dissolve boundaries between scientific observation, cultural anthropology, and cinematic poetry.

His acclaimed collaboration with the band CyberAttack earned Best Music Video at the Bowery Film Festival for "Fantasy Killer," demonstrating his versatility across genres. Currently, Marty serves as a video editor at RuderFinn's Studio53, where he collaborates with clients to produce award-winning branded content for digital platforms.