Originally from the Philippines, Marty moved to NYC in 2000 and worked in film distribution at Focus Features.  In 2004 he decided to pursue his passion: documentary filmmaking.  His first feature GIVE UP TOMORROW, seven years in the making, has reached over 50 million viewers through broadcasts and digital platforms around the globe, including on BBC Storyville and PBS as part of POV's 25th anniversary season.  Marty’s producing credits include PARADISE, ALMOST SUNRISE and CALL HER GANDA, and he was recently invited to join the Documentary Branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.