Martin Desmond Roe is a renowned Academy Award-winning director, celebrated for his exceptional work on the live-action short film, Two Distant Strangers. Additionally, he is a talented writer, responsible for penning the Oscar-nominated short film, Buzkashi Boys. Furthermore, Roe has also served as an executive producer on the Emmy Award-winning documentary series, Tom vs Time. His impressive portfolio also includes the direction of the Cannes Gold Lions-winning film, BREAKING2.
As the founder and creative head of the production company Dirty Robber, Roe specializes in producing elevated documentaries. Under his guidance, the company has created a wide range of series and films, including the critically acclaimed Showtime documentary, Kobe Bryant's Muse. Moreover, Roe has also directed and produced numerous Nike advertising campaigns, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished director.