Writer Director Producer

Matt is a rising force in the world of genre storytelling, known for crafting bold, high-concept horror and thriller films. He recently co-wrote — with partner Stephen J. Smith — and sold his latest horror spec to Sony in a competitive deal, with John Terzian’s h. wood Media producing. As a director, the duo made their feature debut with DON’T OPEN THE DOOR (formerly THE KNOCKING), a chilling, character-driven mystery-horror film they also co-wrote. The film is slated for release later in 2025. Their breakthrough came with SUMMER OF ’84, a nostalgic, paranoia-fueled thriller that landed on the 2016 Blood List. Matt co-wrote and produced the film, which was financed by Gunpowder & Sky and premiered in the Midnight Lineup at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival before rolling out in theaters worldwide.

The writing team’s knack for blending elevated storytelling with commercial appeal led to ANGEL OF DUST, a supernatural thriller produced by Shaun Redick (GET OUT, BLACKKKLANSMAN), set to be directed by RZA and featuring an original soundtrack from the Wu-Tang Clan. Before becoming a screenwriter and director, Matt cut his teeth as a Development Executive, playing a pivotal role in shaping the script for the 2015 box office smash STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON. Working closely with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and director F. Gary Gray, he helped bring the film’s story to life on the page — an experience that cemented his passion for visual storytelling. With a growing slate of projects and a proven ability to deliver gripping, audience-driven stories, Matt is quickly becoming one of the most exciting voices in the genre space.