Small Talk Podcast with co-hosts Chris Pomay & Marlene Sharp with special guest: Emilio Hughes Martinez, Hollywood Screenwriter, Episode #9, November 24th, 2025

Tonight's special guest on the Small Talk Podcast: Emilio Hughes MartinezAs an accomplished Hollywood screenwriter and producer, Emilio Hughes Martinez combines a deep passion for storytelling with nearly a decade of hands-on entertainment industry experience. Throughout his career, he has produced and directed shorts, co-produced a variety of projects for Eclectic Pictures, and co-written scripts with decorated collaborators. Notably, Martinez’s film THE METHOD (2020) won Best Experimental Short Film at the International Films Infest Festival in New York and received accolades at various other prestigious competitions.Martinez’s latest completed project, THE FOURTH BRANCH (2024), has gained multiple accolades, including selections for the Academy Award-qualifying Los Angeles Shorts International Film Fest, Riverside International Film Festival, and Vesuvius International Film Festival. It took prizes at Independent Short Fest and IndieX Fest.Martinez was on the esteemed studio executive teams behind several recognizable big screen feature titles, including THE HITMAN’S WIFE’S BODYGUARD (starring Ryan Reynolds and Salma Hayek) and BLACKBIRD (starring Kate Winslet and Susan Sarandon).Martinez’s current development slate includes creative partnerships with Nick Vallelonga (GREEN BOOK Oscar winner) and James Cox (BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB). With a commitment to crafting compelling narratives about uncommon characters, Emilio Martinez endeavors to deliver impactful content that resonates far and wide.Small Talk co-host Marlene Sharp is a LinkedIn micro-influencer who wears many hats in multi-platform media. Small Talk Podcast is a monthly entertainment podcast talk show hosted by Marlene Sharp & Chris Pomay (Live With CDP Sports & Entertainment Talk Show and founder of CDP Media Productions) with various guests from around the world in different professions. #smalltalkpodcast #marlenesharp #chrispomay #emiliohughesmartinez https://pinkpoodleproductions.com/https://beacons.ai/chrisdpomayhttps://www.cameo.com/chrispomayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54200596..https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chrispomay