Matthew Postlethwaite

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Matthew Postlethwaite
Born (1991-09-25) 25 September 1991 (age 32)
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
Alma mater University of Huddersfield
Occupation(s)Actor, Writer, Producer, Singer, Artist
Years active2014-present
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Matthew Postlethwaite (born 25 September 1991 in Whitehaven, England) is a British actor, writer, singer, artist and entrepreneur. [1] He produced, created and starred in the 2020 short film The Great Artist . [2]

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His production company, Purpose Co., has won over 120 awards and been nominated 55 times. His latest film The Great Artist qualified for consideration for the Live Action Short Film shortlist for the 93rd Academy Awards. He has an additional two features in development. [3]

Matthew Postlethwaite is part of the BAFTA Ones to Watch program. Matthew is known to perform his own stunts in his appearances. [4] [5]

Matthew appears, alongside his brother Jeffrey, on the front cover of the twelfth issue of Candid Magazine. [6]

He had an art show in New York where his paintings were exhibited to the audience. Half of his paintings were featured in The Great Artist. [7]

"Brave," the end credits song from the film (which he co-wrote with Jon Althman and Pia Toscano) won the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Song in a Short Film. This was the first time in the history of the award show that an original song for a live action short film was nominated by the HMMA and won. [3]

Early life

Postlethwaite was born (born 25 September 1991 in Whitehaven, Cumbria) The youngest of three boys, his parents Susan Postlethwaite, A HR Business Partner, Ian Postlethwaite a commercial diver. [1] Matthew Postlethwaite was brought up in the Lake District and was educated at the prestigious St Bees School graduating valedictorian.

Filmography

Matthew created, wrote, produced, and starred in The Great Artist , which was inspired by his experience from when he was admitted to the hospital in his 20s for feeling suicidal. Postlethwaite further added in an interview for Albuquerque Journal , "As I talk about it, it becomes easier. A lot of people are more open to talk about their struggles with mental health. We need to know that we’re not alone. That’s what we’re trying to do with the film. We’re trying to open the conversation.”. [8] [9]

He also sings the track “Loved Up Crazy” in the film and half of his paintings are featured. [7]

Entrepreneurship

Before becoming a famous actor, Matthew studied at Huddersfield University Graduating top of his school with Distinction, 1st Classification, The highest classification in British academia, and Top of his university. He was honored at his graduation ceremony for his excellence in academia. [10] In order to pay for his degree courses, he worked on numerous television commercials, such as for Hell's Kitchen in 2012. [11]

Postlethwaite is an entrepreneur who has launched and operated a number of ventures. [12] He graduated[ when? ] valedictorian [ citation needed ] of University of Huddersfield studying Enterprise Development under the direction of Patrick Stuart.[ clarification needed ]

As part of his degree course, he started a Mexican restaurant named Wrapik. In August 2012 he won a business start-up competition held by the Kirklees Council for this business. [5]

He formed the Luxury Healthy Chocolate brand NUDE(r) Chocolate which is currently in over 300 stores in the US. [12]

It was listed as number 37 by "Eat This, Not That!" 40 cool food brands to buy in 2020. [13]

He is joint partners with Scott Postlethwaite and actor Mike Manning.

Personal life

As of February 2015, Matthew lives part-time in Beverly Hills. [14] [15]

Charity

Matthew Postlethwaite as an Activist has worked with GLAAD , American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, National Alliance on Mental Illness CA (NAMI), National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Movember, Kindred, Tethr, The Tramuto Foundation, and Stand with Impact. With The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) further sponsoring his film The Great Artist at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival.

Matthew Postlethwaite created with his brother Jeffrey Postlethwaite their own non-profit coffee brand named 'Hero Bean'. They partnered with Padre Fabretto Foundation and Bruce and Luke's Coffee Roasters to purchase coffee beans from Nicaraguan farmers at "30 per cent more than they would normally be paid for the fair trade price of coffee". [16]

Awards and recognition

His song, "Brave," from The Great Artist won the HMMA for Best Original Song for a Short Film. This was the first time in the history of award show that an original song for a live action short film was nominated by the HMMA and won. [3]

Acting

Awards
AwardCategoryResult
Festigious International Film Festival [17] December Award - Best PictureWon
December Award - Best ActorWon
Los Angeles Film Awards [18] LAFA December Award - Best ActorNominated
LAFA December Award - Honorable Mention - Best ActorWon
TopShorts Film Festival [19] December Award - Best ActorWon

Producing

Awards
AwardCategoryResult
Festigious International Film Festival [20] December Award - Best PictureWon
TopShorts Film Festival [21] Film of the Month - December 2020Won
December Award - Best Narrative FilmNominated
December Award - Best Drama FilmWon
December Award - Best LGBTQ FilmWon
Los Angeles Film Awards [22] LAFA December Award - Best Narrative FeatureNominated
LAFA December Award - Best DramaWon
LAFA December Award - Best LGBTQ FilmNominated

Song Writing

Awards
AwardCategoryResult
Aphrodite Film Awards [23] December Edition Award - Best Piece of Music (Only Music)Semi-Finalist
International Music Video UndergroundBest Lyrics Written for SongNominated
Best Original SongNominated
New York International Film AwardsNovember Monthly Award - Best SongWon
Queen Palm International Film FestivalFourth Quarter Performance - Best Original SongNominated
World International Film FestivalBest SongNominated
11th Hollywood Music in Media Awards [24] Best Original Song – Short FilmWon
Atlanta Award-Qualifying Film Festival [25] Best Original SongNominated
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival [26] Honorable Mention - Best Original SongWon
Beyond the Curve International Film Festival [27] December Award - Best Original SongNominated

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References

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