Matt Revolter | |
|---|---|
 Revolter in the self-portrait Impression | |
| Born | Matthew Pappas November 6, 1984 Santa Barbara, California, United States |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Education | Brooks Institute |
| Occupation(s) | Gunsmith, machinist, film producer, film director, cinematographer, photographer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | www |
Matt Revolter is an American film producer and photographer who is best known for producing music videos, short films, and fine art.
Revolter was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. He started as a graffiti artist and graphic designer before receiving a formal education in media production. He began his professional career working as an illustrator creating original works for corporate advertising, fashion companies, and musicians. During this time he also ran a successful marketing firm in Los Angeles, and has had success working as a commercial artist and marketer. [1]
His work often deals with such themes as identity, empathy, and death. When he was ten years old his neighbor was attacked and killed by a great white shark. [2] Tragic life experiences have given him creative inspiration.
Revolter has an extensive collection of vintage cameras, and has a preference to acquire items that often have connections to famous filmmakers or movies. [3]
Revolter graduated summa cum laude from Brooks Institute, where he received a Master of Fine Arts in Photography, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, and a Certificate in Cinematography.
Revolter is known for creating empathetic and dark imagery set in high-concept settings. He claims to be "format agnostic" as he typically shoots with Red Digital Cinema Camera Company, Arri Alexa, Hasselblad, Phase One, Leica Camera, and Canon Inc. camera systems. He has incorporated principles derived from traditional cinema while shooting, which includes using film equipment and lighting techniques. [4] Most of his scenes include real subjects in authentic locations, and he uses very little digital post-processing afterwards. Revolter's photographs are usually projected in large spaces, as opposed to being displayed in frames.
In 2014 Revolter produced a winning short film titled The Way We Were, directed by Ayasylla Ghosn, for the Santa Barbara Film Festival's 10-10-10 Student Filmmaking Competition. [5] [6] He also produced Schoolboy Q's music video for "Hoover Street" that same year. In 2013 he produced the music video for Cali Swag District's "Shake Something". [7]
In 2015 Revolter installed a multimedia projection titled "Bodies on the Wall" on various buildings throughout California. The project was part of his graduating thesis and questioned how viewers analyzed, participated, and remembered their experiences regarding artwork in the digital age. [8] [9]
In 2014 Revolter's photography was installed on the Studio Wall at Brooks Institute. The images he displayed questioned the viewers' understanding of both the meaning, and the relationship between the photographs. [10]
In 2018 Revolter started manufacturing firearms under the name Revolt Arms in Santa Barbara, CA. [11]
Notable work Revolter has produced include:
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Way We Were | Producer [12] |
| 2013 | The Visitation | Producer, production manager [13] |
| 2013 | Finale | Producer [14] |
| 2013 | The BURB$ | Executive producer [15] |
| 2012 | CHUCK'D | Director, writer, editor [16] |
| Year | Artist | Song title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kembe X | "As I Unfold" [17] | Producer |
| 2014 | Schoolboy Q | "Hoover Street" [18] | Producer |
| 2014 | Cali Swag District | "Pill Head" [19] | Producer |
| 2014 | Cali Swag District | "Love Drug" [20] | Producer |
| 2013 | Cali Swag District | "Shake Somethin" [21] | Producer |
| Year | Title | Gallery | City | Type | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Deceptive Thoughts | Ethos Gallery | Santorini, Greece | Solo | Installation (digital motion still projection) |
| 2015 | Bodies on the Wall [22] | Gallery 27 (Second Nature) | Santa Barbara, California | Group | Installation (digital motion still projection) |
| 2015 | Snap and Reframe [23] | Brooks Institute | Ventura, California | Group | Photography |
| 2014 | Convergence of Thought | Venice Art Wall | Venice Beach, California | Solo | Photographic paint installation |
| 2014 | Projected Dreams | Ethos Gallery (Projected Dreams) | Santorini, Greece | Solo | Installation (digital motion still projection) |
| 2014 | Third Effect [24] | Brooks Institute (Studio Wall Project) | Santa Barbara, California | Group | Photography |
| 2012 | Intangible Assets | Stage C (Intangible Assets) | Ventura, California | Solo | Installation (digital motion still projection) |
| 2010 | Photosynthesis | The Estate | Los Angeles, California | Solo | Installation (digital motion still projection) |
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