Marta is a London-based filmmaker of Armenian origin.
She first started making films as part of a collaborative project with rural communities in Armenia. Since then, she has taken on stories across the world whilst expanding her worldview and her own visual aesthetic.
She loves telling stories about science heritage and memory through powerful, visual metaphors. One of her previous projects, the documentary short 'Arquivo' was about the devastating tragedy of the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro. It was her first short film to enter festivals worldwide and become nominated in the 'Best Documentary' category in Rio.
Her latest film for Al Jazeera Witness ‘’ROT54: Armenia’s Forgotten Space Giant’’ is an ode to scientists and dreamers - a desire to tell a story that is both universal and true to her roots.
She currently also works as a Producer for the National Theatre in London - producing and directing a range of short-form content for the online and cinema audiences.
Projects
- Teaser Trailer: The Crucible at the National TheatreA recent trailer I produced for the National Theatre's new play 'The Crucible'. Raised to be seen and not heard, a group of young women suddenly find their words have a terrible power. As a climate of fear spreads through the community, private vendettas fuel public accusations and soon the truth itself is on trial. Arthur Miller’s gripping parable of power and its abuse returns in an urgent new staging by director Lyndsey Turner (Under Milk Wood, Top Girls). It features Erin Doherty (The
- ROT54: ARMENIA'S FORGOTTEN SPACE GIANTA short documentary commissioned by Al Jazeera Witness (2022). Armenian radio-engineer Arevik Sargsyan has struggled throughout her life to preserve ROT54, a giant telescope built by her uncle in the 1980s. But the collapse of the Soviet Union meant that ROT54 was left abandoned for 30 years. Now, Arevik is attempting to take control of the telescope and prove it still works. In the face of personal and political difficulties, Arevik must overcome her biggest challenge yet. Producer / Direct
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Projects credited in
- Jean Cooke: Delight in the Thing Seen (2017)DIRECTOR/WRITER An artist, a mother, a dove keeper. Jean Cooke RA was an eccentric artist with an eye for capturing the “delight in the things seen.” Through the eyes of an art collector and a close friend, this short documentary tells the story of Royal Academy artist Jean Cooke, from her turbulent marriage with celebrity artist John Bratby to the tragic demolition of her coastal studio, and how she forged her own identity through her paintings. More of my work at www.jessgell.com
Work history
Digital Content ProducerNational Theatre
London, United KingdomFull Time
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Producer/DirectorAl Jazeera English
London, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
- Photography
- Directing
- Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Fluent Russian
- Creative Writing
- Retouching
- 35mm Film Photography
- Essay Writing
- Adobe After Effects
Education
BA(Hons) Film and TelevisionUniversity of The Arts London (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
Graduated with a First Class Honours.
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Diploma in Directing DocumentaryAll-Russian State University of Cinematic Arts
- Moscow, Russia
I studied in a documentary directing course in one of the most prestigious film schools in Russia.