Martin Kollar (1971) Born in Zilina in Czechoslovakia (now Slovak Republic), studied at the Academy of Performing Arts Bratislava, the Film faculty, camera department. He has been working as a freelance photographer and cinematographer since he has been graduated there.

Kollar use to work on long term projects. He received several grants and awards, among others 3ppp photo-stipend, World press photo Joop Swart masterclass, Oscar Barnac Award, honorable mention, SCAM Rodger Pic award, Fuji Film Euro Press Photo Award and Backlight photography Award in Finland.

His work has been exhibited in venues in many countries including Maison Europeen de la Photography Paris France, Recontres des Arles in France, Le Château d"Eau Toulouse France,MOCA Shanghai,Guandong museum of art in China, House of Photography in Prague and Month of Photography in Krakow, Thessaloniki, Bratislava and Athens.