Tia Matza is an actor, writer, and director based in Los Angeles, California. With over 20 years of experience across television, film, and theater, she began training in acting, dance, and filmmaking at an early age.
Tia has written, directed, produced, and starred in two short films. Hang Him, a two-minute Super 8 film, was selected for LA SuperShorts and four additional festivals in 2025, earning her the Tarkovsky Grant. Her second short, No More I Love You’s, began as a two-week filmmaking challenge, was later re-edited, and is currently preparing for the festival circuit. The film draws inspiration from Fellini’s La Strada.
She has written three feature-length screenplays that have been recognized and awarded by multiple festivals and competitions, including the Coverfly Red List and Stage 32’s Double Recommend designation.
In addition to narrative filmmaking, Tia creates interdisciplinary work that blends live aerial dance, film, and storytelling, often incorporating surreal imagery. Her live performance work has been presented at TEDx, the LA Women’s Theatre Festival, and other venues.
Tia has been part of an ongoing artist cohort and filmmaking training program with the Joan Scheckel Filmmaking Labs since 2013.