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MARTIN OSTROM FILMMAKER
Martin Ostrom is a filmmaker whose work explores the depths of perception, identity, and human emotion, shaped by the unique perspectives of autism and schizophrenia. Spanning over 39 years, his films blend personal experience with bold storytelling, delving into love, grief, and the surreal. From the mind-bending journey of Doom Island to the haunting introspection of his latest work, The Frankenstein Monologue, Martin crafts cinema that is deeply personal, visually striking, and thought-provoking.
"Doom Island is one of my favorite indie works, beautifully made, original, and as perfectly personal as it gets."
Rick Schmidt, Feature Filmmaking at Used Car Prices
Viewers join Martin in 1988 as he embarks on his first serious filmmaking journey using Rick Schmidt’s book. Along the way, they witness his experiences with love and grief, his search for existential meaning, and even accompany him on a journey to Switzerland to visit CERN, where the God Particle was discovered.
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The Little Angels Club. Five guardian angels: Love, Peace, Joy, Hope, and Trust await new babies. They sing songs, make crafts and rejoice and praise the Lord. Filmed in Victoria, Canada 1995-98, the costumes and props transport you to a world of wonder.
The film follows Martin, a schizophrenic person, as he creates a puppet and clown mask. During the art-making process, his counselor calls to tell him she has quit and started a new job.
It’s 1994, and I’m 23. I’m on my own for the first time. I’m looking for a job. I got trapped at an old spooky building where an old lady with a puppet was the boss. She tried to kill me. It is an unwitting documentary of the spiraling into schizophrenia.
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Martin Ostrom is a versatile filmmaker with more than 39 years of experience across various aspects of filmmaking. He began working in the film industry in 1986 on the movie Backfire and has since contributed to numerous productions, gaining valuable expertise in set design, post-production, and both practical and digital effects.