As an accomplished writer, Matt has crafted six short stories and a TV pilot, garnering 70 accolades, including twice being a finalist at the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards and a second-rounder at the Austin Film Festival. Matt's educational background includes a major in media communication from Asbury University, an internship at TV Rock Productions, and comprehensive screenwriting education, highlighted by an online workshop at the New York Film Academy and 11 courses through ScreenwritingU, including Professional Rewrite and Mastering the Thriller Genre. Matt's creative journey, deeply influenced by a childhood of introspection and cinematic escapism, is validated by 19 credits as an Executive Producer on IMDb. Growing up in a middle-class, single-parent household, Matt resonated with characters from more formidable backgrounds, particularly in mafia movies, which inspired his thematic focus on characters enduring and learning from life's harshest trials. Matt's goal is to craft relatable stories that echo the emotional journey Matt experienced during those childhood double-feature weekends, offering audiences a sense of connection and reflection through his narratives.
