CONTENTS
What’s happening in my world and why you should (or shouldn’t) care.
— 27 SEPT 2019 —
Matt Stars in Jackie Castro’s Classic Movie-Inspired “Romanticize” Video
The video for Jackie Castro‘s sophomore release, Romanticize, is as fun as the pop song itself. Inspired by mid-century classic films such as Singing’ In The Rain and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the video — directed by Sean Hagwell — features Jackie in period attire imagining picturesque scenarios with a love interest, played by Matt.
— 01 APR 2019 —
“These Streets We Haunt” Slated for a 2020 Release
The debut feature film of writer/director Jason Cunningham has wrapped and entered post production. Though a date has yet to be announced, the production company, Omada Films, is planning to release the sci-fi thriller in 2020.
— 14 MAR 2019 —
Matt Stars in Jacob Bryant’s Powerful New “Bring You Back” Video
Bring You Back was shot a while ago; so glad it’s finally out! I tend to stay away from acting in music videos. Frankly, they just aren’t that fun, and tend not to involve a lot of actual acting. But every once I’ll get a breakdown that is just good. This was one of those times.
— 27 FEB 2019
Matt To Speak On Acting Panel at Mountain Tales Film Festival
in April, Matt will be joined by Lauren Perez and Jerome Lister to talk about all things acting, especially getting and maintaining a foothold in the industry.
— 14 DEC 2018 —
Matt’s Interview on the MAKE IT Podcast
Matt’s episode of the #MAKEIT Podcast by Bonsai Creative recently aired! In it, Matt and host Chris Barkley discuss craft, overcoming obstacles, advice for artists, and Zac Efron, among other things.
— 11 JUN 2018 —
BLOG: My Week Doing an Improv Intensive at iO Chicago
I don’t know how to start writing about my experience. I want it to be some form of diary of the week; I want to convey what I learned; I want to nerd out on improv. All of those are difficult to put in a single post. But here it goes…
— 04 APR 2018 —
“Other Versions Of You” and “Strategy And Pursuit” Will Both Premiere at Nashville Film Festival
Other Versions Of You, a Motke Dapp film about love and parallel universes, will be making its world premiere; and Strategy And Pursuit, an ensemble thriller focusing on the lives, loves and losses of six people over one weekend in the country, will make its Southeast US premiere.
— 31 JAN 2018 —
MATT STARS IN National COX BUSINESS COMMERCIAL
Matt appears in a Cox Business ad, titled “The Sign,” for a Small Business Saturday promotion.
— 01 DEC 2017 —
MATT APPEARS IN NEW TOYOTA TUNDRA COMMERCIAL
Check out the new commercial for Toyota Tundra featuring Matt riding shotgun in the new “All-Terrain!”
— 20 JUL 2017 —
MATT’S NEW TROUPE, THE VARSITY, TO DEBUT AT THIRD COAST IMPROV FESTIVAL
Matt is one of nine founding members of The Varsity, a new improv troupe comprised of Third Coast Training Center students, that will make its debut at the Third Coast Improv Festival, taking place November 2 – 4 in Nashville, TN.
— 09 AUG 2017 —
WATCH THE ZAPPOS “CORE VALUES” VIDEO
Last December, Matt flew to Las Vegas to shoot an internal video for Zappos about their core values and what meaning those bring to people’s lives. More a short film than an “industrial,” the video follows a family through three generations, and showcases Matt’s vulnerability as a new father.
— 20 JUL 2017 —
MATT APPEARS IN ONEREPUBLIC’S HONDA CIVIC TOUR “CITY FLAVOR” VIDEO
One of summer’s most anticipated concert tours, the Honda Civic Tour, is in full swing with multi-platinum-band OneRepublic. As part of the promotion, the band recorded a promotional video set in Nashville… with Matt as the lead!
— 30 JUN 2017 —
MATT BECOMES NEW FACE (AND VOICE) OF ADS SECURITY
Check out the new promotion ADS Security rolled out featuring Matt as your friendly neighborhood technician! Not only does he lead the commercial, he also acts as it’s voice over. In addition, Matt is featured on the company’s website, social media pages, and several other marketing materials.
— 31 MAY 2017 —
MATT STARS AS ROMANTIC LEAD IN LENA STONE’S DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO, “NERVOUS”
Rising star Lena Stone recently released her debut single Nervous in February, and today CMT debuted the launch of the music video starring Matt as the male lead and Lena’s love interest.
— 10 APR 2017 —
“EVERYDAY YETI” PRAISED IN REVIEW FROM MONOLOGUE BLOGGER
Dan Nelson recently posted a rave review on the site Monologue Blogger, citing Motke Dapp’s visionary romantic comedy as a film that will have you “smiling from start to well after finish,” and describing Matt’s performance as “sublime.”
— 14 MAR 2017 —
“LESSONS IN ACCIDENTAL MAGIC” SELECTED TO SCREEN AT NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL
Lessons in Accidental Magic, the award-winning 48 Hour Film by Motke Dapp, Drive Media House and a crew of around 40 people, has officially been selected to screen at the Nashville Film Festival!