Marti Hines | Filmmaker

Film isn’t just what I do.

It’s how I make people feel seen.

A woman smiling and holding a clapperboard and a tablet, sitting in a chair. Behind her are filming equipment and crew members on a film or TV set.
Professional video camera filming a woman sitting on a pink couch with green plants and brick wall in the background.
Behind-the-scenes photo of a film or photo shoot in a modern kitchen. A woman, Jasmine S. Greene, is standing in front of a camera, smiling, while two people are seated in the foreground with signs reading 'Marti Hines' and 'Jasmin S. Greene (& Hudso
Two women sitting on a tan sofa engaged in conversation during a video recording session, with filming equipment including a camera on a stand, a large softbox, and a monitor visible in a well-decorated room.
A clapperboard with writing that reads 'Paper Friends' and 'Marti Hines & Jasmin Greene,' the date '6/12/2018,' and the name 'Michael Cooke.'
A group of five women sitting in a room, engaged in a discussion or meeting, with equipment and bottles of water on the table.
Film or video production crew setting up outside a building with ornate architecture, preparing for a shoot at night.
A camera screen showing a man and a woman seated on a patterned sofa, engaged in conversation, with the man wearing a black shirt and the woman holding a glass, while in the background, two people are sitting at a table with drinks in a living room.
A movie poster titled 'Die Expats' featuring images of four actors: Hailey Giles, Martin Kaps, Lloyd Sparsi, and Ana Semedo. Two women are standing in front of the poster, hosting a discussion or presentation.

I’m here to redefine

what’s possible.

When I realized that Hollywood wasn’t built for women who looked like me, I started creating my own opportunities.

Marti Hines, a woman is being filmed by a camera inside a room with a brick wall, a window, plants, and decorative wall light fixtures.

The Birth of Dique Pic Productions

In 2014, I joined forces with Jasmin S. Greene, a longtime friend and fellow Hampton University alum, to launch Dique Pic Productions (DPP), a production company rooted in the vision of women of color leading from the front. We were tired of being the exception in a space built for someone else’s story. So we created our own.

At DPP, we don’t just check boxes; we flip the script. Our work centers women of color in principal roles, both behind and in front of the camera. Whether it's drama, comedy, or documentary, we aim to tell stories with truth, depth, and cultural richness that reflect the world as it is, and imagine the world as it should be.

My Past
work

These films capture what DPP stands for: real stories, complex characters, unapologetic representation.

  • Poster for the film "Paper Friends" by Marti Hines and Jasmin S. Greene, featuring five smiling people in a modern indoor setting.

    Paper Friends

    A New York story about friendship, money, and what happens when time changes people more than memories. Aired on BETHer and FUBU.

  • Promotional poster for the film 'Die Expats' featuring close-up facial shots of four main actors: Hailey Giles, Martin Kaps, Lloyd Sparsi, and Ana Semedo, with the title and director information.

    die Expats

    A raw, atmospheric exploration of love, identity, and reinvention set in Berlin. Premiered on Amazon Prime and reached audiences globally, including in South Africa.

Current Project

A woman running on a track at an outdoor stadium, wearing athletic clothing, with empty stands and a cloudy sky in the background.
Behind-the-scenes photo of Marti Hines sitting on a sofa during a film shoot, with a clapperboard and crew equipment visible.

All in My Head

A Documentary About What You Can’t See, And Why It Matters

All in My Head is the most personal project I’ve ever taken on.

I’m directing it as someone living with MS, and as someone who knows what it feels like to be doubted, dismissed, or completely invisible in the healthcare system.

This film follows the stories of five women living with MS across ten locations, capturing not just the science of the disease, but the emotional and cultural realities that rarely make it to screen.
It’s about the gaps, the grit, and the truth of what it really means to live in a body that doesn’t always cooperate in a world that rarely slows down to understand.

All in My Head isn’t just a film. It’s a call to pay attention.

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