Matthew George "Matt" Reeves, born April 27, 1966, in Rockville Center, New York, USA, is a multifaceted creative force, excelling as a writer, director, and producer.
As a young boy, Reeves' passion for filmmaking was ignited at the tender age of eight, when he began directing friends using a wind-up camera. This early start laid the foundation for his future success. Reeves' friendship with filmmaker J.J. Abrams, formed when they were both 13 years old, played a significant role in his development as a filmmaker. Their short films were aired on a public-access television cable channel, Z Channel, giving them valuable exposure.
Reeves' collaboration with Abrams continued, and when they were 15 or 16 years old, they were hired by the legendary Steven Spielberg to transfer some of his own Super 8 films to videotape. This experience undoubtedly had a profound impact on Reeves' growth as a filmmaker.
Reeves' academic pursuits took him to the University of Southern California, where he produced an award-winning student film, Mr. Petrified Forest, between 1991 and 1992. This achievement helped him secure an agent and opened doors for future opportunities. He also co-wrote a script that eventually became the 1995 film Under Siege 2: Dark Territory.
Upon graduating, Reeves co-wrote the screenplay for The Pallbearer (1996),which marked his directorial debut. He continued to hone his craft, co-creating the TV series Felicity (1998) with J.J. Abrams and directing several episodes, including the pilot.
Reeves' work extended to television, where he helmed occasional episodes of other series. He co-wrote The Yards (2000) with director James Gray, which he also co-produced. In 2008, Reeves directed the monster science fiction film Cloverfield, produced by J.J. Abrams.
Reeves' involvement with the Cloverfield franchise continued, serving as an executive producer on 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) and The Cloverfield Paradox (2018). He also wrote and directed the fantasy-horror film Let Me In (2010),a remake of the Swedish film Let the Right One In (2008).
In the realm of science fiction, Reeves directed the films Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) and its sequel, War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). His more recent endeavors include serving as an executive producer on the Amazon original series Tales from the Loop (2020).
Throughout his career, Reeves has demonstrated his versatility and range as a writer, director, and producer, leaving an indelible mark on the world of filmmaking.
