Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
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Request QuoteMatan is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated filmmaker. Born and raised in Rome, Italy he trained as a video journalist he cut his teeth professionally at Al-Jazeera English, making films for political, environmental and science strands. Broadcast credits include Channel 4 and the BBC. Matan’s personal work focuses on the short documentary form. His films have have been winning awards, featuring in festivals worldwide and receiving millions of views online. Matan has also worked with creative agencies creating content for organisations and international brands such as The North Face, Save the Children, Cancer Research UK, ArtAngel and many more. His most recent film "I Have a Message for You" was produced with The New York Times and was nominated for an Emmy(2018). He is also a musician, currently focusing on old-time banjo music and Italian folk songs.
Produced for Banyak Films
Agency Factory Labs asked us to make 3 'micro movies' about The North Face sponsored athletes that embrace the mantra 'Never Stop Exploring'. It took us to the Himalayas, the Alps, the Pyrenees and a patch of Suburban greenery just past the M25.
Last Christmas’ is a story about a song. A story about Christmas and those who cannot celebrate in kinship. Written by Syrian author in exile Odai al Zoubi, read by British actor Bill Nighy, ‘Last Christmas’ explores refuge and religion through the lens of love.
This week’s Op-Doc is Matan Rochlitz’s powerful film “I Have a Message for You,” about a woman’s extraordinary journey of survival and redemption. It’s a remarkable piece, both for the creativity of its visual approach and for its unusual combination of tragedy, beauty and catharsis.
Produced for 60 Second Docs
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