Original Scripts
In addition to sketches, Matt has written long-form scripts
including features, specs, pilots, and shorts.
Here are some of his favorites with awards they've
received in screenplay festivals including
Austin, Filmmatic, and the
LA International Screenplay Awards.
Austin
Film Festival
At Death's Door
Feature Horror Comedy
When his father dies, a small-time thief returns home and learns the family business—running a funeral home—includes guarding a Gateway to Hell. He’s not a great thief or a great son, but he’ll have to step up or there’ll be Hell to pay…literally, like, the apocalypse.
Austin
Film
Festival
Austin
Film Festival
Late Fees
Half Hour Pilot
In 2004, a video store manager has to keep his store in business while dealing with his rocky long-term relationship, misfit employees, and a chain competitor.
2nd Place! -SWN Screenplay Competition 2021
Semi-Finalist - SeriesFest Storytellers Initiative
Quarter-Finalist - Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards
Second Rounder - Austin Screenplay Festival
Midnight in the Desert
A Horror Anthology Feature
A Podcast about real-life paranormal activity gets more than they bargained for when they accept an invitation to record urban legends in Joshua Tree, California.
Soon enough, these individual tales blur, and the self-absorbed hosts find themselves in a story of their own.
At Death's Door
Hour-Long Pilot
When his father dies, a small-time thief returns home and learns the family business—running a funeral home—includes guarding a Gateway to Hell. He’s not a great thief or a great son, but he’ll have to step up or there’ll be Hell to pay…literally, like, the apocalypse.
