Matt Marin’s filmmaking and storytelling focuses on crafting narratives centered on bringing the darker side of the human experience to light. He studies the Enneagram system of personality types and applies their hidden shadow selves to his characters. As an Enneagram Type 9 known as the Peacemaker, he is particularly interested in narrative themes of anger and vengeance. A former journalist and current publicist based in New York City, he offers audiences a perspective into emotions and behaviors that are difficult to accept while raising awareness on socio-political issues.
Filmography
Writer (3 Credits)
Coney Island Jellyfish
Screenplay
Confessions of a Peeping Tom
Short Script
3:33 A.M. 2022
Short
Producer (1 Credit)
3:33 A.M. 2022
Short
Director (1 Credit)
3:33 A.M. 2022
Short
26 Awards & Selections
Best Horror Short / Official Selection 3:33 A.M.
The North Film Festival New York City
2026
Finalist Coney Island Jellyfish
Nightmares Film Festival Columbus, OH
2025
Semi-Finalist Coney Island Jellyfish
GenreBlast Film Festival Winchester, VA
2025
Official Selection Coney Island Jellyfish
Shawna Shea Film Festival Worschester, MA
2025
Best U.S. Short Horror Script Coney Island Jellyfish
Austin Revolution Film Festival Austin, Texas
2025
Second Round Confessions of a Peeping Tom
Austin Film Festival Austin, TX
2025
Finalist Confessions of a Peeping Tom
Genre Blast Film Festival Worschester, MA
2025
Official Selection 3:33 A.M.
First Contact Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival Atlantic Highlands, NJ
2025
Official Selection / Nominee: Best Thriller/Suspense Short, Best Lighting Design, Best Sound 3:33 A.M.
Triborough Film Festival New York, NY
2025
Official Selection / Award Nominations: Best Horror / Thriller, Best Horror/Thriller Director, Best Horror/Thriller Actor, Best Horror/Thriller Actress 3:33 A.M.
Hang On To Your Shorts! Film Festival Red Bank, NJ
2024
Official Selection 3:33 A.M.
Shawna Shea Memorial Film Festival Worcseter, MA
2024
Official Selection / Nominee: Best Short Film Under 10 Minutes 3:33 A.M.
Peekskil Film Festival Peekskill, NY
2024
Official Selection 3:33 A.M.
San Antonio Film Festival San Antonio, TX
2024
Best U.S. Short Drama Script Confessions of a Peeping Tom
Austin Revolution Film Festival Austin, Texas
2024
Outstanding Short Screenplay Confessions of a Peeping Tom
Shawna Shea Film Festival Southbridge, Massachusetts
2024
Official Selection / Nominee: Escapism Award 3:33 A.M.
Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival Tampa, FL
2023
Official Selection / Award Win: Best First-Time Filmmaker 3:33 A.M.
Scared for Your LIIFE Huntington, NY
2023
Official Selection / Award Win: Texas Trailblazer Award 3:33 A.M.
San Angelo Revolution Film Festival San Angelo, TX
2023
Official Selection / Nominee: Best Horror/ Thriller Short, Best Experimental Short, Best Horror/Thriller Director 3:33 A.M.
The Brightside Film Festival Jersey City, NJ
2023
Official Selection 3:33 A.M.
Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) Bellmore, NY
2023
Official Selection 3:33 A.M.
Golden Door International Film Festival Jersey City, NJ
2023
Official Selection / Award Win: Best Experimental Horror Short Film / Nominee: Best Actor 3:33 A.M.
Oregon Screams Horror Film Festival Portland, Oregon
2023
Official Selection / Nominations: Best Genre Short Film, Best Actor Short Film, Best Produced Script Short Film 3:33 A.M.
Austin Revolution Film Festival Austin, TX
2023
Official Selection / Nomination: Best Experimental Short Film 3:33 A.M.