Anthony Atanasio + Valerie Martinez are a husband-and-wife directing team known for their refined and innovative approach to commercial filmmaking. Over the past decade, they have created visually striking campaigns for some of the world’s most recognized brands, including Levi’s, Diesel, Etihad, Audi, Hermès, Nike, and Nintendo, featuring talent such as Nicole Kidman, Chris Hemsworth and Ken Watanabe. 


With a strong foundation both in camera and post production techniques, their work is often praised for its technical precision and creative depth. Critics have noted their ability to 

"quietly push the technical boundaries of advertising

," delivering commercials that balance technical mastery with thoughtful storytelling.

Across their broad range of projects, Atanasio + Martinez’s consistent focus on narrative structure, visual composition, and atmosphere sets their work apart. 

As they move into a new phase of their career, the duo is expanding into feature films and series, bringing the same attention to detail and fresh perspective to longer-form storytelling. Whether in commercials or their new ventures, Atanasio + Martinez continue to approach each project with quiet confidence, always focused on creating memorable, elegant and visually compelling work.

Atanasio + Martinez

Diesel - Only the Brave