Mardik Martin, a renowned screenwriter, embarked on an extraordinary journey from Baghdad to Hollywood. At 16, he began working at the local MGM distributor in Baghdad, then moved to the US to study economics at NYU. He shifted his focus to film and befriended Martin Scorsese, collaborating on iconic films like Mean Streets, The Last Waltz, and Raging Bull. Despite his success, Mardik struggled with the consequences of fame and eventually found redemption as a teacher at USC, sharing his expertise with aspiring screenwriters.
Mardik: Baghdad to Hollywood
Mardik Martin, a renowned screenwriter, recounts his extraordinary journey from Baghdad to Hollywood, overcoming adversity to become a prominent figure in American filmmaking.
