A passionate and energetic filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Matthew has produced, shot and edited numerous award winning short films, commercials, pilots and promos. He recently directed his first narrative short film, The Axe And The Iron, winning multiple awards in the festival circuit. He is the co-owner/co-founder of newly formed production company, Radius Pictures, and is also co-partner at Sky Media Entertainment.
FINALIST: Best Horror Comedy, Best Cinematography THE AXE AND THE IRON
Austin After Dark Film Festival Austin, TX
2020
Featured Daily Pick THE AXE AND THE IRON
Film Shortage (filmshortage.com) Online
2020
NOMINATED: Best Short, Best Sound THE AXE AND THE IRON
HorrorHound Weekend Film Festival Milford, OH
2020
WINNER: Outstanding Achievement Award - Dark Comedy Short, NOMINATED: Best Special Makeup, Best Sound Mixing, Best Set Design THE AXE AND THE IRON
IndieX Film Festival Hollywood, CA
2020
WINNER: Best Humor, Best Badass (Emily Yetter), Best Kill, NOMINATED: Best Short, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Special Effects, Best Gore THE AXE AND THE IRON
2020 Independent Horror Movie Awards (Spring Edition) Online
2020
WINNER: Best Special Makeup, OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Best Sound Design, NOMINATED: Best Dark Comedy Short THE AXE AND THE IRON
Indie Short Fest Los Angeles, CA
2020
WINNER: Best Editor, NOMINATED: Best Short FIlm, Best Director THE AXE AND THE IRON
CineFern Film Festival Online Event
2020
WINNER: Best Horror Short THE AXE AND THE IRON
Underground Indie Film Festival - Horror Cult Sci-Fi Fantasy Apopka, FL
2020
WINNER: Best Dark Comedy THE AXE AND THE IRON
Oregon Short Film Festival Wilsonville, OR
2020
WINNER: Best Dark Comedy, Honorable Mention - First Time Director THE AXE AND THE IRON
Top Shorts Film Festival Online Event
2020
WINNER: Best Director, Best Editor, Best FX, NOMINATED: Best Short, Best Cinematography, Best Humor THE AXE AND THE IRON
Top Indie Film Awards Tokyo
2020
Official Selection THE AXE AND THE IRON
Montreal International Indie Short Film Awards Montreal
Official Selection THE AXE AND THE IRON
HAUS Film Festival Los Angeles, CA
WINNER: Honorable Mention - Best Dark Comedy Short, Best First Time Director (Male) THE AXE AND THE IRON
Independent Shorts Awards Hollywood, CA
WINNER: Best Special Makeup, Outstanding Achievement Award - Sound Design, NOMINATED: Best Dark Comedy Short THE AXE AND THE IRON
Los Angeles International Film Festival - Indie Short Fest Los Angeles, CA
WINNER: Best Original Screenplay, Honorable Mention - Editing, Production Design, Sound Design THE AXE AND THE IRON