Martin Wagner is a multifaceted creative individual residing in London, with a diverse background in film distribution, cinema programming, and publishing.
As a filmmaker, his debut short film, "Summer," garnered international recognition, being showcased at film festivals and on television worldwide, and even earned him the Best Director award at the prestigious Birmingham Film Festival. This accomplishment preceded the publication of his first novel, "Rachel's Machine," which was released in the UK by Pinter & Martin and in Italy by Mondadori.
In addition to his writing and filmmaking endeavors, Martin Wagner has also demonstrated his skill as a translator, adapting the play "Speer" for the stage. This production, directed by Klaus Maria Brandauer, premiered at London's Almeida Theatre. Furthermore, his documentary, "Klaus Maria Brandauer: Speer in London," explores the period leading up to the play's premiere and has been broadcast on the British television channel Artsworld.
In 2003, Martin Wagner published "The Little Driver," a highly acclaimed book used in Spain to educate children about traffic issues. This was followed in 2005 by "The Little Politician," a biting satire on contemporary British politics.
His short film, "The Subtitles," received a theatrical release at the CineLumiere in the autumn of 2006. The successful run of his first play, "The Agent," premiered at London's Old Red Lion Theatre in March 2007 and has since been translated into German and Polish. The play was transferred to the West End, opening at the Trafalgar Studios in July 2007, and is set to be adapted into a film starring William Beck and Stephen Kennedy, scheduled for release in 2008.
