Matt Shapira is an American artist, director and producer.[1][2] He is best known for directing the comedy feature film Swing of things, and for his Roaming Elephant art works.[3][4][5][6]
Matt Shapira | |
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| Born | June 2, 1977 U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, Director, Cinematographer and Producer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Life and career
editShapira was born in Los Angeles, California. He spent eleven years as a talent agent along with his father David Shapira. In 2017, his feature film Big Muddy starring Brian Thompson, Brian Thomas Smith and Kassandra Clementi, premiered at St. Louis International Film Festival and won best film at the Niagara Falls International Film Festival.[7][8] He has chosen to focus his attention and painting on Indian and African Elephants, his work can be seen all over the world, on canvas, murals, clothing apparel and more.[9][10] He worked with NGO's across the globe to raise awareness and funds for conservation of elephants.[11] His recent feature film work on the Lionsgate released comedy The Swing of Things, starring Adelaide Kane, Luke Wilson and Carolyn Hennesy.[12][13]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Writer | Director | Producer | Notes |
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| 2020 | Finding Love in Quarantine | 
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Feature Film[14] |
| 2020 | The Swing of Things | 
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Feature Film |
| 2019 | Disappearance |
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Feature Film[15] |
| 2018 | The Reason |
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Feature Film |
| 2018 | I Am That Man |
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Feature Film |
| 2017-2018 | Malibu Dan the Family Man |
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TV series |
| 2018 | Behind the Walls |
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Feature Film |
| 2017 | Big Muddy |
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Feature Film |
| 2016 | God's Not Dead 2 |
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Feature Film |
| 2016 | Drowners |
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Short Film |
| 2015 | Dancer and the Dame |
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Feature Film |
| 2015 | Do You Believe? |
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Feature Film |
| 2014 | God's Not Dead |
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Feature Film |
| 2012 | Apple in the Rain |
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Short Film |
| 2011 | Beneath the Wheel |
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Short Film |
| 2011 | A Needle's Point |
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Short Film |
| 2010 | Mere Image |
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Short Film |
As cinematographer
edit- Sunflower (2019)
- Behind the Walls (2018)
- Big Muddy (2017)
- The Dark Tapes (2016)
- Drowners (2016)
- Apple in the Rain (2012)
- Week in Beauty (2012)
- A Needle's Point (2011)
- Beneath the Wheel (2011)
- Mere Image (2010)
References
edit- ^ "An Interview with Artist Matt Shapira". cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
- ^ "Matthew Shapira (aka Roaming Elephant) Artwork". fathom.gallery. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
- ^ "The Swing of Things coming to VOD in July". thedigitalfix.com. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
- ^ "Giant African 'elephant' roams into Lawrenny". pembrokeshire-herald.com. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
- ^ "Roaming Elephant - A collection by Matt Shapira". artemeaadvisory.com. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
- ^ "WEB EXTRA: Hernando Salon's New Mural Highlights Elephant Conservation". localmemphis.com. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
- ^ "Big Muddy". cinemastlouis.org. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
- ^ "Big Muddy". nfiff.com. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
- ^ "Marriot Hotel Gets A Makeover". citylifecardiff.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
- ^ "ELEPHANTS WALL PAINTING BY MATT SHAPIRA". elephantcountry.org. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
- ^ "ROAMING ELEPHANT ART IN ZAMBIA". davidshepherd.org. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
- ^ "Carolyn Hennesy Filming 'The Swing of Things' in Jamaica". soaps.sheknows.com. Retrieved 2019-03-07.
- ^ "THE SWING OF THINGS". bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
- ^ "Finding Love in Quarantine (TV seriál)". csfd.cz. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
- ^ "First Trailer for Sailboat Thriller 'Disappearance' Starring Matt Marsden". firstshowing.net. Retrieved 2019-06-22.