Michael Matteo Rossi

Michael Matteo Rossi
Born	(1987-06-01) June 1, 1987 (age 38) Los Angeles, California
Occupation(s)	Director, writer, producter

Michael Matteo Rossi (born June 1, 1987) is an American film director, writer, and producer. ^[1]

He is most known for his action thriller film Chase , released through Vertical Entertainment starring Damien Puckler, Aries Spears and Jessica Morris and won the Best Action Feature award at the Hollywood Reel Film festival. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Rossi is also known for his feature Misogynist, which starred Jonathan Bennett, Eve Mauro and Tracey Bregman and won best narrative feature at the Los Angeles Underground Film Festival. ^{[5] [6]}

Rossi was a producer of the film The Handler, an action movie. ^{[7] [8] [9]}

Rossi's most recent production is Censor Addiction , which was shot on location in LA in early 2024, entering Post Production in April 2024. ^{[10] [11]}

Rossi announced on May 27, 2025, he is launching a Talent Management Division under his Italian Cowboy Productions banner ^[12]

References

1. "Running out of shows to binge? Hollywood is scrambling to meet content demand". NBC News. 17 May 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
2. "Michael Matteo Rossi's 'Chase' Wins 'Best Action Film' Award At Hollywood Reel Film Festival". JumpCut Online. 2019-01-23. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
3. "Damien Puckler, Jessica Morris, Michael Matteo Rossi from 'Chase,' on iTalk Movies by iTalk Movies • A podcast on Anchor". Anchor. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
4. "Grimm's Damien Puckler Joins Michael Matteo Rossi's Hitman Thriller Chase". Dread Central. 2018-04-04. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
5. "Meet Michael Matteo Rossi of Italian Cowboy Productions in Los Feliz - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
6. "Interview: 5 Questions with 'Misogynist' Director Michael Matteo Rossi". Daily Actor. 2013-10-09. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
7. Complex, Valerie; Hipes, Patrick (2021-09-03). "Denver Film Festival Veteran Britta Erickson Joins Listen Productions; Dome Fest West Dates; 'The Handler' Deal – Film Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
8. "New Trailer for Michael Matteo Rossi's Indie Actioner The Handler". The Action Elite. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
9. "The Movie Waffler". www.themoviewaffler.com. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
10. FeaturesNews (2023-09-28). "New Casting Announced for Michael Matteo Rossi's Censor Addiction - The Action Elite". theactionelite.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
11. Rowlands, Will (22 July 2024). "BTS Censor Addiction".
12. "Director Michael Matteo Rossi launches Talent Management Division". Geek Vibes Nation. 27 May 2025.

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