About us

About us

About Grandview

About Grandview

Founded by filmmaker Reed Martin, Grandview brings the art of documentary storytelling into the world of modern content. Every video we make blends emotion with clarity — designed not just to look good, but to move people and move numbers.

Founded by filmmaker Reed Martin, Grandview brings the art of documentary storytelling into the world of modern content. Every video we make blends emotion with clarity — designed not just to look good, but to move people and move numbers.

Founded by filmmaker Reed Martin, Grandview brings the art of documentary storytelling into the world of modern content. Every video we make blends emotion with clarity — designed not just to look good, but to move people and move numbers.

Reed Martin

Founder & CEO

Reed Martin

Founder & CEO

Reed Martin

Founder & CEO

Reed Martin is a filmmaker and entrepreneur driven by one idea: great stories move people—and when they move people, they move business.

A Southern California native and graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, Reed built his foundation in documentary filmmaking, where he learned how to uncover truth, emotion, and meaning in every story. His short films have aired on PBS and earned recognition from the International Documentary Association and the Social Impact Media Awards.

Today, Reed leads Grandview, a creative studio that blends cinematic craft with business strategy. He and his team help brands turn their ideas and expertise into short-form videos that build trust, authority, and growth.

Reed believes that in a world full of noise, the brands that stand out aren’t the loudest—they’re the clearest. The ones that tell the most human stories.

Recognized for storytelling that moves people

Recognition

Description

Year

Impact Jury Prize SIMA Awards

A Hand to Hold earned the Impact Jury Prize at the 2025 SIMA Awards, recognizing its power as an Impact Video in themes of health and human rights.

2025

Impact Jury Prize SIMA Awards

2025

Impact Jury Prize SIMA Awards

A Hand to Hold earned the Impact Jury Prize at the 2025 SIMA Awards, recognizing its power as an Impact Video in themes of health and human rights.

2025

USC School of Cinematic Arts Alumni Spotlight: Reed Martin (click to read)

USC School of Cinematic Arts Alumni Spotlight: Reed Martin (click to read)

USC School of Cinematic Arts Alumni Spotlight: Reed Martin (click to read)

Featured in the USC School of Cinematic Arts Alumni Spotlight, Reed Martin ’23 is featured for his journey. During his time at USC, Reed directed his documentary A Hand to Hold, which aired on PBS SoCal and earned industry recognition. The profile highlights how his roots in documentary inform his approach to content and storytelling today.

2025

Documentary Award PBS SoCal Fine Cut Festival of Films

A Hand to Hold earned this award which recognizes exceptional short documentary filmmaking from Southern California’s independent creators.

2024

Documentary Award PBS SoCal Fine Cut Festival of Films

2024

Documentary Award PBS SoCal Fine Cut Festival of Films

A Hand to Hold earned this award which recognizes exceptional short documentary filmmaking from Southern California’s independent creators.

2024

IDA Member Spotlight: Reed Martin (click to read)

Featured in the International Documentary Association Member Spotlight, this profile highlights Reed Martin’s journey from USC filmmaker to founder of Grandview Studios. It describes how his award-winning documentary A Hand to Hold aired on PBS SoCal, and how he founded Grandview to bring cinematic storytelling into brand content.

2024

Best Documentary USC First Look Festival

A Hand to Hold was recognized at USC’s First Look Festival, this award honors excellence in short-form documentary filmmaking judged by an industry panel at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

2024

Best Documentary USC First Look Festival

2024

Best Documentary USC First Look Festival

A Hand to Hold was recognized at USC’s First Look Festival, this award honors excellence in short-form documentary filmmaking judged by an industry panel at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

2024

National YoungArts Cinematic Arts Merit Award

Recognized by YoungArts, this merit award honors outstanding achievement in cinematic arts among top emerging artists nationwide.

2017

National YoungArts Cinematic Arts Merit Award

2017

National YoungArts Cinematic Arts Merit Award

Recognized by YoungArts, this merit award honors outstanding achievement in cinematic arts among top emerging artists nationwide.

2017

Want a system that makes social work?

Turn your expertise into a steady stream of videos that build authority, grow an audience, and drive real business results

Want a system that makes social work?

Turn your expertise into a steady stream of videos that build authority, grow an audience, and drive real business results

Want a system that makes social work?

Turn your expertise into a steady stream of videos that build authority, grow an audience, and drive real business results