(Work in Progress) A Supernova is Born -- Bio

What can you say about Marlena Martin, Founder & CEO of Supernova Films. She's more than a person, more than a Supernova -- she's her own Universe!

Born in East, St. Louis, Il. She's been living in Killeen, Texas for the past 10 years. Before moving to Texas, Marlena traveled extensively abroad. She's served in both the US ARMY and ARMY RESERVES.

"Contary to popular belief -- I love being in third world countries, you have to honor and respect people of different cultures... take nothing for granted."

Returning to the US in 2000, Marlena focused on her writing. In 2002, her first published book, "Poems for Surviving: Breakup, Abuse & Divorce" received critical acclaim and continues to sell well, despite the fact that she hasn't done book or press tours.

In 2003, her first screenplay, "Sister Ella" received top honors from Academy Award winning actor, Kevin Spacey's (American Beauty, Pay it Forward) Triggerstreet. Marlena was the first African American Female/Screenwriter to reach the top ten & voted best original screenplay. As a result, Marlena gained representation with Marcello Robinson of 777 Entertainment.

In 2004, her Documentary: "Driven in 2004" was an official selection in the 2004 Women of Color Film Festival New York, alongside actress Lisa Gaye Hamilton of The Practice (Beah, A Black Woman Speaks) & Vanessa Williams of Showtimes Soulfood (Allergic to Nuts).

Besides being an filmaker, director & screenwriter; she currently works in corporate America and teaches a screenwriting course through Central Texas College. She's served as Spotlight Editor for Radio DJ and Personality Erykah James of Dallas and as a contributing writer for Black Flix.com with her "Driven in 2004-07 column.

A former student in UCLA 's Writers Development program and current student of NYL Film School. She's also a proud member of the Texas Branch of the NAACP, serving as Chairman of the "Economic Development Committee." Marlena's also spearheading a genre she's calling, "AAC" or Afro Anime' Cinema. To bring quality animation projects into fruition for kidsof any age and stage. She currently has an "AAC" project in development and plans on launching an indie book publishing company this year.

Supernova Films was also selected by Toon Boom, the software manufacturers of Disney's "The Princess & The Frog" in their Pilot Production Program.

With film projects and other opportunities on the horizon, expect to hear more from Marlena Martin and Supernova Films!