Martijn Martens is a cinematographer based in Heerlen, the Netherlands. His passion for filmmaking began at the age of eleven, inspired by skateboarding films. He started by capturing his friends’ skateboard tricks on tape, which helped him develop a distinctive style that still defines his work today.
With his camera always by his side, Martijn’s films didn’t go unnoticed. Soon, he was shooting and editing films for clients—starting with family and friends—which laid the foundation for his career. Over the years, he has built a diverse portfolio, focusing on commercials, short films and music videos.
Beyond filmmaking, Martijn has a love for photography, skateboarding, music production, and traveling. In April 2018, he founded Cornfliks, a creative film production company dedicated to storytelling through the limitless power of film. Cornfliks brings together like-minded creatives to take on larger projects, producing corporate films, commercials and documentaries, seamlessly blending passion and expertise to create compelling visual stories.
Experience
Filmography
Director of Photography
Plankgas (2025) - Pre Production
Bezorgd (2025) - Pre Production
A Murder of Crows (2024) - Post Production
102 Connection (2024)
Oh Crab! (2023)
NASH (2022)
The Skeleton Crew (2022)
Cher Ami (2022)
Schaamhaar (2022)
Alterity (2021)
The Virginian (2021)
Wojtek (2020)
Van de Ratten Begaffeld (2019)
Jeffrey (2017)
Nachtval (2017)
The Colors of Bo (2016)
Musica Melancholica (2015)
Bezorgd (2025) - Pre Production
A Murder of Crows (2024) - Post Production
102 Connection (2024)
Oh Crab! (2023)
NASH (2022)
The Skeleton Crew (2022)
Cher Ami (2022)
Schaamhaar (2022)
Alterity (2021)
The Virginian (2021)
Wojtek (2020)
Van de Ratten Begaffeld (2019)
Jeffrey (2017)
Nachtval (2017)
The Colors of Bo (2016)
Musica Melancholica (2015)
Camera Operator
Wat ons Verbindt (2026) - Pre Production
Windstil (2023)
Aurelia (2016)
Windstil (2023)
Aurelia (2016)
First Assistant Camera
Push-Ups & Waterijsjes (2024)
Kopje Onder (2023)
Bivak (2016)
Kopje Onder (2023)
Bivak (2016)
Gaffer
Phasmophobia (2024)
Days of Spring (2022)
Wall #4 (2021)
Convoi Exceptionell (2019)
Remnants of the Order: A Star Wars Fan Film (2018)
Schaduwjager (2018)
Days of Spring (2022)
Wall #4 (2021)
Convoi Exceptionell (2019)
Remnants of the Order: A Star Wars Fan Film (2018)
Schaduwjager (2018)
Field experience
15+ Years of experience in filmmaking.
9+ Years of working as a professional in the field.
4+ Years of running Cornfliks - a creative film production company
Set experience
Cinematographer / Director of Photography on commercials, short films and music videos.
Camera operator for film, television, commercial and at events, festivals and gatherings.
ENG Camera operator for (live) television and broadcast.
First assistant camera on various short films.
Gaffer, grip & lighting technician on short film, commercial & music video sets.
Camera experience
Arri Alexa (Mini) - Experienced. Owner-Operator.
RED DSMC3/DSMC2 - Experienced. Owner-Operator
Sony F55/F5/FX series - Experienced. Main camera at previous employer.
Canon C series - Moderate experience. Operated on several shoots.
Software
DaVinci Resolve - Experienced. Almost daily for 5+ years.
Premiere Pro - Experienced. Almost daily for 6+ years. (Switched to Resolve)
After Effects - Experienced. ~Twice a week for 10+ years.
Studies
Filmmaking at Maastricht Institute of Arts.
Theoretical Computer Science at Zuyd University
Employers
2018 - Creative Director, Cinematographer at Cornfliks
2017 - Camera Operator and Video Editor at Upendi Film
2014 - Video Editor and Motion Graphics Artist at RTV Parkstad
Other
Driver's license
Equipment
ARRI Alexa Mini
Digital Cinema Camera
The ARRI Alexa Mini delivers exceptional cinematic images with ARRI's renowned color science and ProRes or ARRIRAW recording options. Its lightweight, compact design makes it perfect for handheld work, gimbal setups, drones, and tight shooting spaces without compromising on the high dynamic range and image quality ARRI is famous for.
RED Komodo 6K
Digital Cinema Camera
The RED Komodo shoots cinematic images at 6K resolution in REDcode raw with a global shutter. It's perfect as a second, or even first camera. It's compact size makes it especially great for use on gimbals, car mounts and other places where a bigger camera won't go.
Freefly Movi Pro
Handheld camera stabilizer
The Movi allows creative camera moves without getting vibrations or camera shake in the final image. It also allows me to move very fast between takes or around an event.
RED Raven 4.6K
Digital Cinema Camera
The RED Raven shoots cinema quality images at 4.6K of resolution. It shoots in raw, allowing maximum flexibility and adjustment of camera settings in post. It also shoots raw at up to 300 frames per second for some crazy slow motion shots.
Lenses
- DZOFilm Pictor zooms
- Sigma: 18-35, 50-100, 24-70
- Tokina: 11-20
- Canon FD Primes
Accessories
- Sachtler Fluid head tripod
- Teradek RT FIZ System
- Dana Dolly
- Egripment Jib
- 7" Directors Monitor and extra client monitor (wireless)
- Matte box and filter package
- Adicam cart
Lighting & Grip Van
Fully equipped lighting van
Even though it's generally not a cinematographer's responsibility to bring all the equipment, I believe that repeatedly working with the same equipment yields better results and more efficiency in the field. Besides bringing camera equipment, I usually bring an assortment of the following lighting and grip equipment with me in my van:
- Large Aputure Lighting Package with most modifiers
- Large floppies and flags package
- Apple boxes, cardellinis, super clamps and other rigging equipment
- Combo stands, C-stands and other stands
- Hazer machine
Full gear list available on request
Behind the Scenes
