Directing Portfolio
Banjanxed
Victor and Connor, two unlikely allies, have a big problem on their hands – a body in their trunk, and the dire need to do something about it. With a bag of cash in hand, they head to the desert to take care of their problem. Official selection FilmQuest 2020 and NYC Horror Film Fest 2020.
We Are One Ocean
WSL tapped me to Produce and Edit five films for the We Are One Ocean campaign, an initiative working towards protecting 30% of our world’s ocean by 2030. Because of Covid I wasn’t able to travel to direct these films in person, so I worked remotely, guiding local crews on the creative intentions of the project and set the tone for the series along with WSL’s in-house creative director Kim Hogan and EP Tim Greenberg.
I’m extremely proud of the films we were able to creative despite the restrictions we were all placed under during Covid. To learn more and sign the petition please go to weareoneocean.org.
“As surfers and ocean lovers, the global ocean is more than just our favorite place to play. It is our arena, our office, and our inspiration. The global ocean, its waves and beaches, reefs and high seas, is truly our greatest resource and connector.
We’re calling on world leaders to adopt a target at the 2021 United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity to protect and conserve at least 30 percent of the global ocean, including international waters, by 2030. We urge world leaders to be driven by science, and led by an inclusive process that embraces all stakeholder communities and considers the ocean’s value to the peoples of every nation.“
Election 2020: A Horror Story (PSA)
This year is SCARY, but voting with your 2020 Mail-In Ballot is easier than ever.
Director: Matt Devino
Writers: Ryan Clark, Michael Morrissey
Cast: Ryan Clark, Michael Morrissey
Producer: Tal Kissos
Music: Kenny Gray
AC: Kaden Mannino
Sound/Grip: Erik Somerville
PA: Daniel Shea
Follow the team:
Matt Devino: Instagram @devocam Twitter @MattDevino
Ryan Clark: Instagram @dollarslices
Michael Morrissey: Instagram @mikepmorrissey
Kenny Gray: Instagram @kennygray3
“Gramps” Covid-19 Mask Awareness PSA
Spec PSA “Gramps”. My goal with this film was to make something fun to watch that was also inspirational. It takes place in the future, where Covid-19 has been defeated and the world has gone back to normal. Gramps is telling his granddaughter all about how we were able to overcome the terrible disease – by working together and wearing our masks everyday, even if we didn’t want to.
Directed by Matt Devino
Cinematography by JR Kraus
Written by Randall Bourquin
Starring Zaria Kelley, David Moses
Produced by – Sam Rosenthal
1st AC Kayden Mannino
Production Sound – Malcolm Guess
Re-Recording Mixer – Gary Zacuto
Gaffer – Sam Hall
Production Co: 57th Street Motionworks
Feed Me Death
During a brutal home invasion, Casey is almost killed, then a mysterious entity appears and offers to keep her alive – but at what price?
Written and Directed by Matt Devino
Created by the Assorted Kinds Film Collective – www.assortedkinds.com
Official Selection of these great film festivals:
New York City Horror Film Festival
Fractured Visions
Horror Haus
Ravenheart International
Boobs and Blood (multiple award winner)
LA Live
Motor City Nightmares
Crypticon
Videoscream
Haunted House Fear Fest
Narrative Directing Reel
I consider myself a “filmmaker”, meaning I’m capable of wearing many different hats on a film set, or doing multiple jobs at once. But if there’s a single thing I’m most passionate about when it comes to filmmaking, it’s directing narrative films. New reel for 2020.
Last One Screaming
Featured on ALTER – YouTube’s largest Horror channel.
What happens to the Final Girl after a horror movie ends?
After surviving a horrific weekend at a remote cabin in the woods where all of her friends were brutally murdered, Ashley finds herself in handcuffs. Her story is extraordinary, and the cops who brought her in for questioning don’t believe a word of it. The FBI sends in a psychologist, Dr. Warren to determine whether Ashley is completely crazy, or if there’s more to her story…
I’ve also completed a feature length version of the script which I hope to get into development soon. It begins with the events of the short film, then follows Ashley as she tries to go back to her normal life, knowing nobody will believe what happened to her. Meanwhile, The Box begins to spread its evil once again. Ashley is recruited by Dr. Warren and her top secret organization “The Vigil”, comprised entirely of women who have survived horrific supernatural events, and together they try to stop The Box once and for all. Think of it as Evil Dead meets Charlie’s Angels.
Written + Directed By Matt Devino.
Produced by: Chris Laughter, Nicole Castillo and Matt Devino
Cinematography By Darrin P. Nim.
Cast
Camilla Greenberg as Ashley
Olivia Mackenzie Smith as Dr. Warren
Derek Weston as Detective Stacy Valentine
Nick Biron as Detective Johnny Babe
Accolades
Winner – Best Short, Boobs and Blood Fest 2018
Winner – Best Director, Boobs and Blood Fest 2018
Winner – Best Actress, Boobs and Blood Fest 2018
Winner – Best Cinematography, Boobs and Blood Fest 2018
Winner – Best Hair & Makeup, Hollywood Horrorfest
Official Selection – New York City Horror Film Festival
Official selection – LA Crime and Horror Fest
Official Selection – NOLA Horror Film Fest
Official Selection – IFS Film Festival
Official Selection – Anatomy International Film Festival
Official Selection – Tucson Terrorfest
Official Selection – New Hampshire Film Festival
Official Selection – LA Short Scares Fest
Official Selection – ShareGrid Filmmaker Showcase LA
Crew
Production Coordinator: Jana Devino
1st AD: Taylor Shofner
1st AC: Ivan Acero
Camera Operator: Jeremie Brillant, Luigi Ventura
Gaffer: JR Kraus
2nd AC: William Walsh
Production Sound: Brian Curley
Post Sound: Steve Devino
Original Score: Kenny Gray
Hair & Makeup: Caitlin Wronski
Property Master: Tyler Rosen
PA: Amanda Rian Clark
Poster Design: Steph Devino
WSL x Swatch OUT/IN – Tia Blanco
In Swatch Proteam surfer Tia Blanco’s life, balance is everything: on a yoga mat and in the kitchen just as much as on a surfboard. In the second episode of the OUT/IN video series, we dive into Tia’s world and discover her connection to the sport and how her mindset shapes her path on the WSL World Championship tour.
I was the director, DP, and editor of this project.
Creative Director; Ryan Bucci
2nd Camera: Jeremie Brillant
