Matt Boyd, a celebrated American film director of distinction, embarked his life's journey in the state of Virginia, where the earliest and most formative years of his existence unfolded. However, his childhood was not limited to a single location, as he also spent considerable time in Augsburg, Germany, and traversed the diverse cultural landscape of the American South. This eclectic upbringing, marked by exposure to various environments and experiences, would later influence his creative output and artistic vision. Throughout his illustrious career, Boyd has amassed a remarkable body of work, comprising a diverse array of critically acclaimed feature films, documentaries, concert films, and portrait profiles of prominent artists, athletes, agencies, and brands.
Boyd's debut feature film, titled "A Rubberband Is An Unlikely Instrument", made its world premiere at the renowned Toronto International Documentary Festival, garnering widespread critical acclaim across the board. This notable achievement was further solidified when the film was designated as a New York Times Critics' Pick in the year 2013. Noted film critic John Anderson of Variety magazine was amongst those who lauded the film, describing it as "a work of dreamily seductive virtues that pushes the boundaries of non-fiction storytelling to new and innovative heights".
Notably, Boyd's creative expertise extends far beyond the realm of feature films, as he has also helmed a diverse array of television and branded content endeavors, encompassing both short-form and long-form series, broadcast, and online marketing campaigns for a multitude of prominent brands and networks.
Over the course of the past decade, Boyd has been actively engaged in the music industry, producing a wide range of documentary shorts, features, concert films, and live broadcasts that have garnered significant attention and acclaim.
Notable collaborations undertaken by Boyd during this period include the creation of the TIFF-selected film "Building a Broken Mousetrap" in collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Jem Cohen, as well as serving as the editor for David Byrne's critically acclaimed concert film "Ride Rise Roar".
As a director, Boyd has had the opportunity to work with a diverse and eclectic array of emerging and iconic artists and athletes, including the likes of NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns, pop sensation Miley Cyrus, children's entertainment icon Lambchop, legendary rapper RZA, electronic music pioneer Moby, NFL player JJ Watt, critically acclaimed rapper Chance The Rapper, indie folk band Bon Iver, NBA star Joel Embiid, UFC fighter Ronda Rousey, rapper A$AP Ferg, hip-hop icon Kendrick Lamar, rapper 50 Cent, rock duo The Black Keys, psychedelic rock band Spiritualized, hip-hop legend Eminem, indie rock band Alt-J, psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips, indie folk band Local Natives, country music legend Emmy Lou Harris, and country music icon Dolly Parton.
Boyd's most recent concert film, titled "Almost Home: Moby Live at The Fonda," has been made available for purchase on DVD, allowing fans to relive the electrifying performance and immersive experience of Moby's live show from the comfort of their own homes.
