The role
David Martin Jr. works at evolve as a partner, a role that begins long before execution: shaping the brief, bringing specialist judgment into the room early, and protecting the quality of the idea all the way through delivery.
Partner
David Martin Jr.
Partner at evolve, bringing together film production, venture capital, and strategic advisory. David leads the studio's end-to-end film and content capabilities, from pre-production and cinematography through editing, colour grading, and final delivery, while advising founders and investors on brand, capital, growth strategy, and sales.
Full profile
David Martin Jr. is a Partner at evolve, where he bridges the studio's creative and capital arms.
His expertise spans the full film production lifecycle: pre-production planning, cinematography, editing, colour grading, and finished production. He ensures that every frame serves the brand strategy and that creative ambition is matched by technical precision.
Beyond film, David advises founders, funds, and leadership teams on venture capital, investing, and strategic consulting. He helps clients think about brand, marketing, and storytelling as capital-efficient growth levers, whether they are raising a round, launching a product, or entering a new market.
At evolve, David is the connective tissue between production craft and business strategy, turning creative work into a durable asset for the brands and ventures the studio backs.
In depth
The person behind the practice.
A closer look at David Martin Jr.'s role, working philosophy, experience, and contribution to evolve.
The practice
David's practice brings together film production and creative direction, cinematography and camera work, editing and post-production workflow, and a broader set of connected capabilities. This range makes the work more integrated: strategic decisions inform execution, and execution continuously sharpens the strategy.
Perspective
That perspective is grounded in work spanning evolve; film production lead across commercial, brand, and venture content; strategic advisor to founders and investors. At evolve, that experience is applied collaboratively across strategy, creative, production, technology, and client service.
Impact
End-to-end film production from concept to colour grade. Venture and strategic advisory integrated with brand building. These are not isolated accomplishments; they shape how David approaches the next brief, builds trust with collaborators, and raises the standard of the finished work.
Expertise
- Film production and creative direction
- Cinematography and camera work
- Editing and post-production workflow
- Colour grading and finishing
- Pre-production and shoot planning
- Venture capital and investment strategy
- Strategic advising and consulting
- Founder and executive coaching
Experience
- Partner, evolve
- Film production lead across commercial, brand, and venture content
- Strategic advisor to founders and investors
Highlights
- End-to-end film production from concept to colour grade
- Venture and strategic advisory integrated with brand building
