Martin Z. Dudzik (Marcin Dudzik), was born in Lubartow, Poland on May
22, 1986. After growing up in Poland and Greece, Martin's passion for
filmmaking began at the age of 12. In high school, he began taking film
courses where he created several short films with his friends. These
short films eventually grew into film festival award winning short
films that would later catapult him into the world of film.
Dudzik decided to be an independent filmmaker from the moment he fell
in love with the art of creating false realities.
Strange Days (2003); Joe's Package (2004); and
Calendar Leaves (2005) have each had their share of awards and
distinctions. The most recent film "Calendar Leaves" won Best Film and
Best Cinematography at the Young Cuts Film Festival in Toronto. The
most successful of his films is Joe's Package, winning 1st place Senior
Narrative, Best Director, Best Actor (Jessie Lange), Best
Cinematography, and Most Promising Filmmaker awards (2004 B.C. Student
Film Festival.)