Martin Garde Abildgaard is a writer and director based in Copenhagen.

His debut feature film A BEAUTIFUL CURSE had its world premiere at 

the 31st Cinequest Film Festival (USA) in March 2021 where it also won the Grand Jury Prize.

The film is produced by Les Producers in association with Circus Alphaville and Creative Alliance. 

Martin’s work has resulted in numerous awards and nominations at Cinequest Film Festival, Edmonton International Film Festival, St. Louis International Film Festival, Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival, RiverRun Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, San Diego International Film Festival, Cannes Lion YDA and Bucharest Film Awards to name a few.

Many of his projects have been highlighted in i-D Magazine, Dazed & Confused, Hypebeast, 

Vice, The Fader, Nowness, David Reviews, 1.4 and SHOTS.

Within commercials Martin has collaborated with Sony, BMW, Koenigsegg, Vans, Rapha, Buick, Adidas and others.  

Martin is a member of Danish Writers Guild and Danish Film Directors.