INTERNATIONAL EMMY ® AWARD WINNER
I'm Matt — an Emmy® Award-winning writer, director, and storyteller working across kids' TV, books, brand films, and the speaker stage. As co-creator of the International Emmy®-winning series Hardball and the supernatural comedy Spooky Files, my work has been streamed worldwide and broadcast by Netflix, the BBC, and ABC. I write, direct, produce, and perform — often all at once.
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Over the years I've developed original content for Netflix, Northern Pictures, and Tony Ayres Productions, and co-authored two children's book series — Zoo Crew (Scholastic) and Zombie Diaries (Hardie Grant) — translated into ten languages.
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Alongside my creative work, I collaborate with brands, agencies, and purpose-driven organisations to craft story-led films and campaigns. I've also spent more than a decade at NIDA, where I write and direct the third-year BFA Acting cohort's graduate showreels each year.
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I believe in stories that matter and moments that move us.​
​Writing
Aurora Artists
I write heartfelt, comedic TV for global platforms such as Netflix, BBC, and ABC.
Directing
Aurora Artists
I direct bold, character-driven stories with heart.
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​Acting
United Management
I’ve worked as an actor for over twenty years, from local film and TV to London’s West End.​​​​ to London's West End. I'm also represented for voice work by EM Voices.
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Video For Brands
I craft story-led video content for brands, agencies, and organisations that want to move people — not just market to them.
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Speaking
I speak in schools, festivals about storytelling, kids' TV, and the long road from housing commission Brisbane to the Emmy stage.
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Actor Coaching
Sydney Screen Acting
I nurture actors with workshops, industry masterclasses, and agent connections.​​