THE WISDOM YEARS

Christopher Martini

Director

Christopher Martini is a writer/director/producer based out of New York. A child actor and NYU film graduate, Chris has worked for over twenty years in film production and as an editor. Chris’ films have played at over forty film festivals, and won over 70 awards, including “Best Film” and “Best Director”. Chris' award winning short film, "The Stone Child," was the winner of Chanel 13’s Reel Shorts contest, and aired on PBS/Channel 13 in NYC. Chris wrote, directed and starred in his first feature, "Trooper,” winning multiple awards and a glowing review in the Huffington Post. Hailed by veterans of all wars, Chris is now self-distributing “Trooper”, getting it shown in theaters across the United States. “What The Night Can Do,” a 1.5 million dollar feature, one of Chris’ latest films, was distributed by ITN/Mill Creek Entertainment, and is available now on multiple platforms. Chris’ latest short film, “Pastalight,” is currently playing on Alaska Airlines as part of their in-flight entertainment program. Chris was also the producer for two projects for artist, Stan Douglas, and the David Zwirner Gallery in NYC. "Luanda-Kinshasa," a video installation, went on to receive great reviews in the New York Times and the Village Voice and was nominated for two International Association of Art Critics Awards, and has exhibited in major museums all over the world, including the Whitney. “Scenes from the Blackout,” a still photo exhibition, was an Official Selection at the 2019 Venice Biennale. Chris is the owner of Triple Martini Productions, Inc. and a partner at MartiniCaruso Productions, Inc. in midtown Manhattan. He lives in Brooklyn, with his wife, Liz, and their dog, Stella.

Audra Kelly

Producer

Founder of Cowboy Sweetheart Films, Audra developed bootstrap credentials by starting at the bottom and working her way up in radio, stage and film. In the mid-80s, she made her mark as a producer and choreographer of shows for nightclubs and later as an actress on stage.

Her wide ranging background encompasses groundbreaking projects in television, film, theater, radio and fashion. Having managed diverse development and production efforts in films such as THE PELICAN BRIEF, CANDY MAN II, OCCHIO PINOCCHIO, THE CHASE and HEAVEN'S PRISONERS.

Adam Heyes

Co-Producer

Adam Douglas Heyes, M.A., is a multidisciplinary creative producer, designer and development executive with over a decade of experience shaping independent film projects through From the Heart Productions, a non-profit organization that has supported independent filmmakers for over 30 years. As Director of Development, he oversees essential operations across multiple departments and guides filmmakers through development, branding, fundraising strategy, and production. Adam is currently producing the documentary I Believe You and the feature film When the Voiceless Roar. He previously served as Marketing Director for the award-winning documentaries Ground Operations and Take Back Your Power, helping launch and run their successful independent distribution and social action campaigns. He also worked as Production Coordinator on the short film Adult Life Lab and has supported hundreds of filmmakers with pitch materials, creative development, and project positioning. A Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of UCLA with a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology, Adam brings a blend of creative insight, organizational leadership, and strategic clarity to every production he joins.