Matt Holt
Director
About Me
Matt is a prolific Rose d’Or winning drama and comedy director, with over a decades worth of experience under his belt. He directed both series of A Kind of Spark, which won Best Children's Programme at both the Royal Televeision Society and Broadcas... Read More
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Media I Work In:
Broadcast Television
Digital Games
Short Film
Theatre
Locations I can work in:
Europe
Skills/Permits:
Access Negotiation
Casting
CRB Check
Heath And Safety Training
Driving Licence
Script Writing
Storytelling
Technical Skills:
Multicamera Directing
Multiplatform Experience
Single Camera Directing
Awards:
A KIND OF SPARK
Best Children's Programme
Broadcast Award 2024
Best Casting (Nominee)
International Emmy Awards 2023
Best Children's Programme (Nominee)
International Rose D'or Awards 2023
Best Children's Programme (Nominee)
RTS Programme Awards 2024
HORRIBLE HISTORIES
Best Children's Programme
International Rose d'Or 2021
SPY SCHOOL
Best Children’s Entertainment Programme Nominee, BAFTA 2019
NEIL'S YARD
Comedy Shorts Award Winner, Funny Women 2019
Official Selection, Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2019
TWO MAN'S LAND
Highest Commendation, London-Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival 2019
Special Jury Award for Artistic Achievement, Baltimore Comedy Festival 2019
BIBLE TIME
Festival Honour Award, Buffer Festival 2019
LITTLE CASANOVA
Cannes Lion 2018
Silver Winner, Brand Film Festival 2018
Best Use of Facebook Video, Shorty Awards 2018
ALL KILLER
Film of the Year Nominee, British Online Creator Awards 2016
JACK AND DEAN OF ALL TRADES
Directing, Streamy Awards Nominee 2016
Series of the Year, Summer in the City 2016
Series of the Year Nominee, British Online Creator Awards 2016
NOT SOPHIE'S CHOICE
Best Short & Best Actress Nominee, The British Independent Film Festival 2016
Official Selection, Over The Fence Comedy Film Festival 2016
Official Selection, Unrestricted View Festival 2016
Official Selection, Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival 2016
Official Selection, LOCO - London Comedy Film Festival 2016
Official Selection, Minimalen Film Festival, Norway 2016
Official Selection, Cleveland International Film Festival 2016
Official Selection, Los Angeles Comedy Film Festival 2016
Official Selection, London Short Film Festival 2015
Official Selection, Crystal Palace International Film Festival 2015
Official Selection, Raindance Film Festival 2015
Official Selection, LA Shorts Festival 2015
Official Selection, Encounters Film Festival 2015
SWAG
Official Selection, London Indepedent Film Festival 2016
Short Film Corner, Cannes Film Festival 2015
Director’s Award, North Carolina Film Awards 2014
Best Foreign Short, LA Indie Film Festival 2015
Winner, The San Francisco Film Awards 2015
Official Selection, Los Angeles Short Film Festival 2015
Official Selection, Studio 35 Cinema Comedy Film Festival 2015
HOLLYOAKS
Best Single Episode Nominee, British Soap Awards 2014
DAVID'S FINE
Best Short, Crystal Palace International Film Festival 2013
Best Short, London Tight Shorts Film Festival 2012
Official Selection Norwich Film Festival 2012
IDIOTS OF ANTS
Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee 2009
HEADCASES
RTS Craft & Design Innovation Award 2008
BRENDON BURNS: SO I SUPPOSE...
Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2007