Shawn Martin is an experimental musician from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Shawn Martin is the founder of Joseph James Pictures and has directed several short films and written numerous screenplays. In 2006, Martin independently released his debut all instrumental album "The Hell I've Created" with a linted release. In 2007, his record label, Mantissa Records changed its name to the current Joseph James Records after the founding of Joseph James Pictures.