About

Born and raised in Boston, MA, Nick’s obsession with moving images inspired his migration to Los Angeles, CA. Nick founded Stept Studios (steptstudios.com), where he still serves as creative director. In addition to his work with Stept, Nick works as a commercial and documentary director for a variety of production companies and agencies. 

His work has taken him around the globe. From orbiting waterfalls in Iceland to chasing RAM trucks through the desert. He has told stories featuring the world’s greatest athletes, lifestyles, and brands.  

Nick has recently been enlisted by The North Face, Under Armour, ESPN, and Oakley to produce their dynamic brand anthems. He specializes in visual based imagery and fast moving pictures.  His portfolio features national TV spots, branded content, and feature-length films.

Contact:
nick@steptstudios.com
(781) 820 0446

US Commercial Representation:
Stept Studios
Meredith Rodriguez
meredith@steptstudios.com

AWARDS

2024 - Sundance Film Festival - Brand Storytelling Producer Award - 109 Below

2020 - Five Point Film Festival - Creative Excellence for Director - North Country

2020 - Main Film Festival - Best Film From Away - North Country

2020 - Telly - Silver (Non-Broadcast General - Biography) - North Country

2020 - Telly - Silver (Online Commercials Craft - Directing) - New Balance (Call Me Coco)

2020 - Telly - Gold (Non-Broadcast General - Sports) - North Country

2021 - Telly - Gold ( Craft - Branded Content) - Ford (Built Wild)

2021 - Promax - Gold (Content-Partnership: Using Multiple Platforms) - Ford (Build Wild)

2022 - Brand Storytelling - Official Selection 2022: North Country - Lahouts (North Country)

PRESS

13 Ways to Make Your Meeting More Efficiently - Forbes, 2019

Nick Martini - Post Magazine, 2019

Meet Nick Martini | Creative Agency Owner - Shoutout LA, 2020

A Conversation With The Director And Founder Of Stept Studios - Flaunt Magazine, 2021

A Few Of My Favorite Things - Source Creative, 2021

Storytelling in Sports - Muse by Clio, 2021

Who Really Won The Superbowl - Ad Age, 2022

In Focus: Stept Studios - Telly Awards, 2022

What Does The New Jobs Boom Mean For The Ad Industry? - Ad Age, 2022