Matt Shapira

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Matt Shapira
Born (1977-06-02) June 2, 1977 (age 47)
U.S.
Occupation(s)Painter, Director, Cinematographer and Producer
Years active2010–present

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]

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Life and career

Shapira 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

YearFilm Writer Director Producer Notes
2020Finding Love in QuarantineGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film [14]
2020The Swing of ThingsRed x.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgFeature Film
2019 Disappearance Green check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film [15]
2018The ReasonRed x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film
2018I Am That ManRed x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film
2017-2018Malibu Dan the Family ManRed x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgTV series
2018Behind the WallsRed x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film
2017Big MuddyGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film
2016 God's Not Dead 2 Red x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film
2016DrownersRed x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgShort Film
2015Dancer and the DameRed x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film
2015Do You Believe?Red x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film
2014 God's Not Dead Red x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgFeature Film
2012Apple in the RainGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgShort Film
2011Beneath the WheelGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgShort Film
2011A Needle's PointRed x.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgShort Film
2010Mere ImageGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgShort Film

As cinematographer

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