Elizabeth Martin

Elizabeth Martin’s career? Wildly varied, a little underrated, honestly. So, you might recognize her name if you’re into big Disney productions—she’s one of the creative minds behind Mulan (2020). That live-action one, yeah, the one that stirred up all kinds of conversations online. It’s not every day you get to take a beloved animated classic and flip it into something new for a global audience. That takes guts, and probably a lot of coffee-fueled nights. But she’s not just about Disney remakes. There’s Grace Hopper, which—if you’re even remotely into tech history—you know is a big deal. Grace Hopper basically helped invent computer programming, so writing a movie about her isn’t exactly a walk in the park. You’ve got to dig deep, show the spark and the struggle, not just recite dates and facts. Elizabeth Martin’s writing gives those stories some teeth, some real bite. Then there’s Farida: The Girl Who Beat ISIS. Heavy stuff. It’s based on a true story, and it doesn’t shy away from the brutal reality of what Farida went through. Martin manages to find hope and resilience, even in the darkest corners. That’s not easy—there’s a fine line between being honest and just piling on misery, but she pulls it off. So, her resume? Kinda all over the place, in a good way. Disney, tech legends, survivors—she’s got range. Not a lot of writers can say that and actually mean it.