Writer/Producer Danny Martin, consults with Director of Photography, Andrea V. Rossotto on the set of  AGENDA. 2007

"I believe the distance between a dream and reality is almost always measured in perseverance. That every setback becomes another test of whether you're willing to keep on believin'."

For years I balanced a career in commercial design while writing screenplays whenever I could, hoping just one story would open the door. That journey led to my first paid screenplay, the creation of Azisa Pictures, and stories like Roadmaster, inspired by my father, Secret World, inspired by my dream of making movies with my daughters, and A Garden of Stihl, born from my love of classic family adventures told through the eyes of children. Every logo, website, movie poster, screenplay, and concept trailer on this site became another step toward bringing those stories to life.

Believing in that dream meant taking risks. I invested my savings, developed projects for investors, filmed spec trailers, and devoted years to building a place where independent films could be made close to home. Some stories never found the financing they deserved, while others opened doors I never imagined. Those experiences ultimately led to The Hunt, Agenda, and the moment captured in the photograph above—standing behind the camera after years of believing the dream was worth the journey.

From Dream to Screen

These two projects made it all the way from screenplay to completed feature films under my first production company, AZISA PICTURES.

Select either poster to discover the story behind each production.

Currently In Development

These are the stories currently moving from the page toward production. Screenplays are being developed, creative elements are taking shape, and the groundwork is being laid to bring them to the screen.

Before the Finish Line

Not every screenplay reaches the screen. The projects below all advanced beyond the script stage, with original concept artwork, posters, logos, trailers, and other development materials created to help bring each film to life. One progressed into active pre-production with significant investment in production assets, while the others remained in development as financing was sought. Though none ultimately reached production, each represents years of creative work and a story still waiting to be told.

Where Stories Begin

Every finished film begins with a single idea. The concepts below represent stories developed through treatments, presentations, poster designs, and early promotional artwork. Some never advanced beyond the planning stage, while others may still find their way to the screen.