After Martha was cast in the play And Then They Came For Me, first as a member of the ‘Hitler Youth’ and then in the lead role of ‘Young Eva’, Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss – Anne Frank’s posthumous stepsister – became a major part of her life for more than a decade. Martha portrayed Eva on stage, followed her around the world for her film Eva’s Mission and came to know her as a friend. For a decade, she explored with Eva the horrors of the Holocaust, becoming a witness of the witness. In this conversation with Adam Gell for his podcast ‘Inspiring Minds’, Martha reflects on her profoundly transformative journey with Eva, the making of Eva’s Mission, and how we can carry Eva’s torch forward now that she is no longer with us.

Queens World is Listening. Are you? – Martha is delighted to contribute to the Queens World Film Festival Listening Tour, sharing some thoughts on hope and resilience. A short segment was also included in the final compilation.

Martha is currently developing her sociological documentary ‘Searching for Mama Salone’s Secret’ through Sundance Collab.

UNTIL THEN – In loving memory of her beloved friend Jackie Thorburn, Martha shared the story of their friendship and contributed some voice-over work to a beautiful short film called Until Then. Jackie, a free spirit, doting mother and lover of the arts, passed away unexpectedly and much too young. For ever in our hearts….

Yes to the planet! No to litter! Something funny happened. Martha took part in an eco-cleanup, removing litter from the area around the Torre in the Serra da Estrela, at 2000m the highest point of Portugal. The action was featured on Portugese TV… and Martha was interviewed why she as a tourist (or more factual:…

October 2019 – Organized by the European Documentary Network, Martha pitches Eva’s Mission for a panel of international broadcasters, distributors and commissioning editors. http://www.evasmission.com LISBON DOC2019 EUROPEAN DOCUMENTARY NETWORK