Matt Houghton

Matt Houghton

Finding the cinematic in the everyday

Finding the cinematic in the everyday

Documentary & Archive Films  · Visual Storytelling  · Human Portraits  · Authentic Narratives

Documentary & Archive Films  · Visual Storytelling  · Human Portraits  · Authentic Narratives

This Is Endometriosis - BAFTA Short Film Winner

This Is Endometriosis - BAFTA Short Film Winner

Vanbur - My Own

Vanbur - My Own

UK Gov - Irisha

UK Gov - Irisha

Lina / Lavici

Lina / Lavici

UK Gov - Enoch

UK Gov - Enoch

APT - Live Free

APT - Live Free

Landline - Trailer

Landline - Trailer

Earth to Cop

Earth to Cop

Dear Araucaria - Excerpt

Dear Araucaria - Excerpt

BASF - The Clunns

BASF - The Clunns

SuperValu - GAA

SuperValu - GAA

Red Bull - Mutaz

Red Bull - Mutaz

London-based Matt combines documentary authenticity with striking visual storytelling, creating films that challenge convention and move people. His background in documentary brings truth to every frame, whilst his eye for the cinematic transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary narratives.

From sprawling archive films to deeply personal documentaries, intimate portraits to stunning visual pieces, Matt's versatility is united by one constant - heart. He seeks projects that matter, stories that need telling, and moments that deserve preservation.

His sensitive, thoughtful approach has earned recognition across the industry: BAFTA Winning Film Maker, British Arrows, Grierson, 1.4 Awards, Kinsale Sharks, Webby nominations, and the coveted selection to Vimeo's Top Ten Best Of The Year - twice. Matt doesn't just document reality; he reveals the poetry within it.

Specialties:

  • Documentary & Archive Films

  • Visual Storytelling

  • Human Portraits

  • Authentic Narratives

Awards & Recognition:

  • BAFTA Winner - Best British Short Film

  • Grierson Award Winner

  • 3 x Grierson Award Nominee

  • 2 x Vimeo Best Of The Year

  • Kinsale Gold Shark Winner

  • Nominated at British Arrows, 1.4 Awards, Webby Awards

Ready to Create Something Unforgettable?

Ready to Create Something Unforgettable?

Whether you have a brief ready to go or just want to explore possibilities, we'd love to hear from you.

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