Stephen Michael Martino[2] (born July 21, 1959)[2] is an American designer and film director.

[3] After graduation, he heard computer animation pioneer Chuck Csuri speak.

[3] After graduation, Martino went to Los Angeles, where he worked in animation and visual effects.

[4] In February 2018, it was reported that Martino and Karen Disher would direct the animated fantasy musical, under the working title Foster, for Blue Sky Studios.

[8] In November 2023, WildBrain Studios announced that Martino will direct an animated Peanuts film for Apple TV+.