# Steven Martini > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Steven_Martini > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Steven_Martini.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Martini > Source revision: 1316935829 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Not to be confused with [Steve Martini](/source/Steve_Martini) or [Steve Martin](/source/Steve_Martin). **Steven Martini** is an American writer, actor, composer, editor, and singer/songwriter. His first break as an actor was as Cadet Alex J. Stone in *[Major Payne](/source/Major_Payne)*. He and his brother [Derick Martini](/source/Derick_Martini) wrote the films *[Smiling Fish and Goat on Fire](/source/Smiling_Fish_and_Goat_on_Fire)* and *[Lymelife](/source/Lymelife)*. Based on experiences from the Martinis' childhood, *Lymelife* won the [FIPRESCI](/source/FIPRESCI) award at the [2008 Toronto International Film Festival](/source/2008_Toronto_International_Film_Festival), and premiered at the [2009 Sundance Film Festival](/source/2009_Sundance_Film_Festival). Martini is also known for being the singer/songwriter for the Los Angeles–based band **The Spaceship Martini**. ## Personal life After the release of *[Major Payne](/source/Major_Payne)*, Martini moved to Los Angeles to work in film and television. Derick soon followed suit, and, before long, they started making *[Smiling Fish and Goat on Fire](/source/Smiling_Fish_and_Goat_on_Fire)*, in which they play the titular brother characters.[1] The Martini brothers have gone on to portray Alex and Morris Karnofsky in *Louis*, a silent film they co-wrote, based on the historical brothers who helped [Louis Armstrong](/source/Louis_Armstrong) get his first trumpet. The story of *Lymelife* is based on Steven and Derick's childhood in the New York suburbs of Long Island.[2] After the incidents of the film, Steven moved from Long Island back into his birthplace of New York City, where he attended the [Professional Children's School](/source/Professional_Children's_School).[3] There, he met the Culkin brothers, who portrayed the Martini brothers on film. It was during this period that Steven met Adrianna, whose father had [Lyme disease](/source/Lyme_disease). This relationship is the basis of the love story between [Rory Culkin](/source/Rory_Culkin) and [Emma Roberts](/source/Emma_Roberts) in the film. During the Sundance Labs, [Kieran Culkin](/source/Kieran_Culkin) played the role of Scott, which is based on Steven, and later was played by his brother [Rory Culkin](/source/Rory_Culkin). Steven played Jimmy, the role eventually played by Kieran, and based on older brother Derick. [Alec Baldwin](/source/Alec_Baldwin) played their father. His brother [William Baldwin](/source/William_Baldwin) co-produced *Lymelife*. ## Career Because of his early roles including *[Major Payne](/source/Major_Payne)* and the TV series *Prince Street*, many of his viewers saw Steven as an up-an-coming star who bears a strong resemblance to a young [Mel Gibson](/source/Mel_Gibson) because of his looks, voice, and acting skills. Steven's writing career began instead with *[Smiling Fish and Goat on Fire](/source/Smiling_Fish_and_Goat_on_Fire)*, a film he and his brother financed for $50,000 and starred as the title roles, which won the [Discovery Award](/source/Discovery_Award) at the [1999 Toronto International Film Festival](/source/1999_Toronto_International_Film_Festival). *Smiling Fish* was co-written and directed by Steven's friend and fellow Professional Children's School alumni, Kevin Jordan.[1] The film drew from experiences in the Martini brothers' lives.[4] His second script, *[Lymelife](/source/Lymelife)*, was accepted in the [Sundance Institute](/source/Sundance_Institute)'s Film Program, where he and Derick shot, edited, and scored several scenes, which were reviewed by celebrity creative advisers.[5] Some of this experience was recorded in *Sundance 20*, a documentary film made by director [Doug Pray](/source/Doug_Pray). Martini is currently the singer/songwriter of The Spaceship Martini. "Spaceship" is Martini's nickname, based on his "out there" demeanor.[6] The music of the Spaceship Martini is an ever-evolving mix of storytelling and sound, often centering on the lyrics that Martini writes. Most recently they scored *Lymelife*.[7][8][9] Martini started editing *Lymelife* during the 22-day film shoot in New Jersey on Final Cut Pro, a program he learned during pre-production. The film's score, which was recorded under the Spaceship Martini moniker,[7] evolved out of the editing process. ## References 1. Wallace, Amy (1999-10-18). ["In Search of a Home for a 'Goat on Fire'"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150402154949/http://articles.latimes.com/1999/oct/18/entertainment/ca-23491/2). *[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times)*. Archived from [the original](http://articles.latimes.com/1999/oct/18/entertainment/ca-23491/2) on April 2, 2015. Retrieved 2014-08-28. 1. Cieply, Michael (2008-09-02). ["A Nostalgia for New York, by Way of the Toronto Film Festival"](https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/03/movies/03fest.html). *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)*. Retrieved 2014-08-28. 1. Mallozzi, Vincent M. (2000-08-27). ["Syosset Men Put Brotherly Love on Film"](https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/27/nyregion/syosset-men-put-brotherly-love-on-film.html). *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)*. Retrieved 2014-08-28. 1. Barron, James & Lee, Linda (2000-08-16). ["PUBLIC LIVES"](https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/16/nyregion/public-lives.html). *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)*. Retrieved 2014-08-28. 1. Harris, Dana (2000-12-17). ["Sundance selects writers"](https://variety.com/2000/film/news/sundance-selects-writers-1117790660/). *[Variety](/source/Variety_(magazine))*. Retrieved 2014-08-28. 1. Piccalo, Gina (2009-04-19). ["Kieran and Rory Culkin team in 'Lymelife'"](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-apr-19-ca-lymelife19-story.html). *[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times)*. Retrieved 2014-08-28. 1. Dargis, Manohla (2009-04-07). ["Ticks, Ennui and (Sigh) the Dream Girl Next Door"](https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/08/movies/08lyme.html). *The New York Times*. Retrieved 2020-07-16. 1. Durbin, Karen (March 7, 2009). ["Lymelife"](https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/reviews/a9973/lymelife-308886/). *ELLE*. Retrieved June 6, 2020. 1. Nelson, Rob (September 13, 2008). ["Lymelife"](https://variety.com/2008/film/markets-festivals/lymelife-1200470632/). *Variety*. Retrieved June 6, 2020. ## External links - [Steven Martini](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0553855/) at IMDb - [Myspace Page for The Spaceship Martini](http://www.myspace.com/thespaceshipmartini) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Steven Martini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Martini) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Martini?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.