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Hey, I'm Martina!
I'm an actor, writer and theater producer. Born and raised in Germany and Switzerland, I now work in New York City.
With my production company Lil' Explosions, I produce original work that is poetic, slightly surreal and always contains a dance number. Our plays are developed in artistic collaboration with directors, actors, designers and the audience itself. This probably explains why we have a fondness for immersive work and are constantly refining concepts of audience interaction. You can find our work performed in private apartments, art galleries and hardly ever, theater spaces.
My Projects
Projects I'm Supporting

Coyote Gratitude: a cross-country coming of age
New Orleans, Louisiana• Writing & Publishing
Adventure
A nonfiction coming of age from one woman's cross-country adventure.
This project got the green light!

Drought
Wilmington, North Carolina• Film Feature
Comedy, Drama
The summer after high school, Sam searches for a better life for herself and younger brother with Autism.
This project got the green light!

White Crow
Los Angeles, California• Film Feature
Mystery, Thriller
A sickly young woman's life unravels when she receives a heart transplant and begins to take on her donor's personality traits.
This project got the green light!

Gaining & Losing
New York City, New York• Film Short
Drama
On the road to eating disorder recovery, Nina’s past threatens her success. Will the pressure be too much?
This project got the green light!

The BLDG: Five Stories of Horror
New York City, New York• Film Feature
Horror, Other
Five chilling stories set in the same creepy NYC building, where dark forces bring about the manifestation of its residents' worst fears.
This project got the green light!

Seed of Doubt
Rochester, Minnesota• Film Feature
Thriller
Melissa and Scott’s dream home turns into a nightmare when they take on new tenants to make ends meet.
This project got the green light!

The NEW FREEDOM
Denver, Colorado• Film Feature
Horror, Thriller
It's not just about survival. It's about a community.
This project got the green light!

Displaced
New York City, New York• Film Feature
Horror
A young black man in Brooklyn must prove his new white neighbors are emissaries from the Satanic cult they both survived as children.
This project got the green light!

The Atticus McLaren Mysteries
Edinburgh, United Kingdom• Series
Mystery, Drama
An autistic museum technician stumbles onto a mystery and we learn that sometimes finding the answer takes a different way of thinking.
This project got the green light!

Cohabitation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin• Film Feature
Drama, Thriller
While a former paramedic lives a low-key life to cope with PTSD, her new roommate has other plans, and a vendetta against medical personnel.
This project got the green light!

In the Blue Hour
New York City, New York• Company
Drama, Experimental
What are we supposed to make of a life? A perfect hostess invites her friends to attend one last party - and you are invited!
This project got the green light!

Passive Aggressive Dads
Blue Hill, Maine• Film Short
Comedy
Two dads try to spend a nice day at the park with their daughters and end up avenging their life's failures upon a group of obnoxious teens.
This project got the green light!

Shield
New York City, New York• Film Short
Drama, Family
Zoe overcomes her unusual attachment to a blanket with her foster mom's creative use of comic books.
This project got the green light!

Park Slope Moms
New York City, New York• Series
Comedy
A high-powered attorney turned 'stay-at-home' mom regains power as PTA President, but ruling with an iron fist sparks a coup.
This project got the green light!

Pozole
Los Angeles, California• Film Short
Comedy, Drama
Maia prolly killed her Nana.
This project got the green light!

Nun Habits Series
New York City, New York• Series
Comedy, LGBTQ
A weed-smoking nun befriends a gay high school senior. Together, they reconcile their personal beliefs with the teachings of the Church.
This project got the green light!
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THORP
Danbury, Connecticut• Film Feature
Comedy, Sci-Fi
After leaving Earth in the late 80's, an alien returns to reconnect with his best friend, in a world now obsessed with technology.
This project got the green light!

Marisol
New York City, New York• Film Short
Drama, Foreign Film
When a young mother takes a risk to provide for her daughter, a stranger turns her transgression into a nightmare.
This project got the green light!

F*ck Yes Series
Los Angeles, California• Series
Romance, Comedy
F*ck Yes! is what affirmative consent sounds like. Sex made hotter. SoSFW (sort of Safe For Work.)
This project got the green light!

B.U.T.S
New York City, New York• Series
Comedy
Bilingual, Underrepresented, Titless, Sallies. We are spoofing Latino stereotypes on TV!
This project got the green light!

Seed&Spark's Seed&Spark!
New York City, New York
Other
It's not about fundraising, it's about filmmaking! Join the movement to shape the future of film.
This project got the green light!