COURTNEY MARSH ● DIRECTOR
COMMERCIAL
- Comedy -
Swap Up "The Food Truth" (Urban)
Swap Up "Same Same But Different"
Oceanspray "Awkward Moments"
Free Press "Net Neutrality"
Swap Up "Food Truth"
NextGen "How to Vote Good"
COMMERCIAL
- Drama -
First 5 California "Fatherhood"
A Dose of Truth "Summer Saved"
Unmasking Meth "Fight Night"
Laced & Lethal "Before I Go Out"
LA Dept. of Mental Health "I Am More"
Cannibis IL "Purse Grab"
FILM
"Where Did The Adults Go?"
Narrative Feature: Coming Soon.
"Bottle Conditioned"
Documentary Feature: Official Selection: CPH:DOX, DOCVILLE, SIFF
Stream Online Now.
"Chau, Beyond The Lines"
Documentary Short: Academy Award® Nominee, Austin Film Festival Winner: Best Doc Short
Stream Online Now.
"ZARI"
Narrative Short. Official Selection: Comic Con Int'l FF, Maryland FF, Cinema Jove.
ABOUT
Courtney Marsh is an Academy Award-nominated director known for her emotional storytelling and strong command of drama and comedy, directing each genre with its own integrity and focus. Whether delivering heartfelt, empathy-driven drama or sharp, witty comedy, Courtney brings a unique and authentic voice to every project, creating commercials and PSAs that resonate emotionally and capture attention.
A graduate of UCLA's prestigious School of Film & Television, Courtney’s journey began in the Local 600 camera union, honing her craft under the mentorship of renowned cinematographer Salvatore Totino ASC, AIC. She’s worked with top-tier clients, delivering commercials that stand out for their emotional depth, creativity, and vivid storytelling.
Courtney’s short films have won awards at festivals like the Austin Film Festival, Fantasia International Film Festival, and Comic-Con, with her sci-fi short ZARI distributed by Gunpowder & Sky and featured in a J.P. Morgan ad campaign. In 2016, her Academy Award-nominated documentary short Chau Beyond the Lines took her to the global stage, where she was given a theatrical release and thereafter spoke at the United Nations and the U.S. Senate.
With a passion for storytelling that goes beyond just entertainment, Courtney’s work is driven by her dedication to creating genuine emotional connections with audiences, whether through humor or poignant drama. Off set, she’s an avid surfer, believing it to balance and fuel her creativity and approach to storytelling.