Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson

Birth : 1985-10-05, Toronto, Ontario

History

Matt Johnson (October 5, 1985; Toronto) is a Canadian filmmaker and actor. He is known for his independent feature films, including The Dirties (2013), which won Best Narrative Feature at the Slamdance Film Festival, and Operation Avalanche (2016), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and BlackBerry (2023) wich was in competition at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival.

Profile

Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson

Movies

Matt and Mara
Executive Producer
Mara, a young creative writing professor, is struggling with problems in her marriage to an experimental musician. One day, Matt, a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, wanders onto her university campus. Bonded by their shared interests, the two gradually become closer. When Mara’s husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive her to an out-of-town conference, Matt accompanies Mara on the trip instead. Along the way, the tension surrounding their undefined relationship slowly grows.
Matt and Mara
Matt
Mara, a young creative writing professor, is struggling with problems in her marriage to an experimental musician. One day, Matt, a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, wanders onto her university campus. Bonded by their shared interests, the two gradually become closer. When Mara’s husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive her to an out-of-town conference, Matt accompanies Mara on the trip instead. Along the way, the tension surrounding their undefined relationship slowly grows.
BlackBerry
Writer
Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.
BlackBerry
Director
Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.
BlackBerry
Doug
Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.
Therapy Dogs
Executive Producer
A chronicle of the last year of high school as two friends set out to make the ultimate senior video.
Anne at 13,000 Feet.
Matt
Anne hasn't been the same since the jump. While skydiving for her best friend Sarah's bachelorette party, the 27-year-old felt focused, free, above it all. Back on the ground, the pressures of her daily life threaten to overwhelm her.
Spice It Up
Passport Photographer
A film student at Ryerson University struggles to complete her thesis project.
Deuce
Boat Captain
A pint-size VIP lands for a stay at a five star hotel. When her Tennis pro father finally arrives, it's still unclear who's supervising who in a quirky, heartwarming tale about the rituals and teamwork that go into a winning match.
Operation Avalanche
Himself
In 1967, four undercover CIA agents were sent to NASA posing as a documentary film crew. What they discovered led to one of the biggest conspiracies in American history.
Operation Avalanche
Writer
In 1967, four undercover CIA agents were sent to NASA posing as a documentary film crew. What they discovered led to one of the biggest conspiracies in American history.
Operation Avalanche
Producer
In 1967, four undercover CIA agents were sent to NASA posing as a documentary film crew. What they discovered led to one of the biggest conspiracies in American history.
Operation Avalanche
Director
In 1967, four undercover CIA agents were sent to NASA posing as a documentary film crew. What they discovered led to one of the biggest conspiracies in American history.
How Heavy This Hammer
Hardware Store Employee
Follows a middle-aged married man who finds his only outlet is online gaming.
Diamond Tongues
John Matheson
Edith dreams of being a successful actress but just can't seem to make things happen. When she can't figure out what she's doing wrong, she begins to do everything wrong.
The Dirties
Editor
The line between reality and fiction starts to blur when two best friends start making a movie about getting revenge on bullies.
The Dirties
Producer
The line between reality and fiction starts to blur when two best friends start making a movie about getting revenge on bullies.
The Dirties
Matt
The line between reality and fiction starts to blur when two best friends start making a movie about getting revenge on bullies.
The Dirties
Writer
The line between reality and fiction starts to blur when two best friends start making a movie about getting revenge on bullies.
The Dirties
Director
The line between reality and fiction starts to blur when two best friends start making a movie about getting revenge on bullies.
Matt Johnson Live at Comic-Con
Writer
In a short sketch produced for Funny or Die, Matt Johnson reports live on the scene in the 2013 Comic-Con convention hall.
Matt Johnson Live at Comic-Con
Director
In a short sketch produced for Funny or Die, Matt Johnson reports live on the scene in the 2013 Comic-Con convention hall.
Matt Johnson Live at Comic-Con
Himself
In a short sketch produced for Funny or Die, Matt Johnson reports live on the scene in the 2013 Comic-Con convention hall.
Cosmotive Inc.
Richard
Malcolm hosts a promotional video for Cosmotive Inc., the cosmetic company he works for. During the tour, he discovers their involvement in animal testing and in order to save an innocent dog, he bribes a guard with the engagement ring he purchased for his girlfriend.
The Revenge Plot
Matt
After Matt and his friends are dissed in the schoolyard by a group of girls, they set to work on an elaborate and merciless plan for revenge.
My Mother's Pearls
Director
A man is visited by a stranger who claims to be him from the future.
My Mother's Pearls
A man is visited by a stranger who claims to be him from the future.