050: Developing Childhood Passions into a Successful Film Production Company with Nick Martini

Nick Martini is the founder and Creative Director of Stept Studios. Early on, the founding partners, Nick Martini, Alex Martini, and Cam Riley learned their craft shooting documentaries featuring elite members of the alpine community. The trio’s commercial endeavors led to the construction of their studio in Los Angeles, while their headquarters in Jackson Hole was inspired by their mountain roots. Today, the crew at Stept has diversified their commercial roster to include the next generation of visual storytellers, documentarians, urban lifestyle shooters, and athletic visionaries. They’ve recently worked with basketball superstar Steph Curry, international rap icon “YG”, The North Face CEO Todd Spalletto, Gatorade athlete Peyton Manning, and countless other influencers. Born and raised in Boston, MA, Nick’s obsession with moving images inspired his migration to Los Angeles, CA. As Stept's founder and creative director, Nick has been the cornerstone of developing the look and feel of Stept's films.  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, 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. Check out Stept Studio and their work at: http://www.steptstudios.com/  Instagram: steptstudios  Instagram: nickmartini