Matt Waite

Matt Waite

Actor · Director · Producer

October 21, 1997

Biography

Graduated from Utah Valley University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Cinema Productions with an emphasis in Cinematography. He has worked as a cinematographer and many other camera department positions over the years. Most known for his work as the Director of Photography for the upcoming crime-drama On The House (2024) as well as his lighting work on The Flower of Valois (2024). He has created and/or worked on many short films including his university senior capstone Wishful, Sinful (2021), the Runner-Up for Best Overall and Best Directing winner at the 2022 Salt Lake City 48 Hour Film Festival Long Overdue (2022), 2024 UVU Capstone Showcase Best Film Winner Animal (2024), and upcoming horror short film Procession (2024).

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Representative Works

Blossom
Blossom
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VERLOREN
VERLOREN
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Pillars of Heaven
Pillars of Heaven
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On The House
On The House
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Animal
Animal
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Gemory
Gemory
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A Gaping Wound, A Grinning Mouth
A Gaping Wound, A Grinning Mouth
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Long Overdue
Long Overdue
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REMNANT
REMNANT
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Someday
Someday
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Break
Break
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Wishful, Sinful
Wishful, Sinful
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Blossom
2025Nominee

Best Performance

Blossom

VERLOREN
2025Nominee

Best Performance

VERLOREN

Pillars of Heaven
2026Nominee

Best Performance

Pillars of Heaven

Career Highlights

On The House
Highlight

Best Director

On The House

Animal
2024Highlight

Best Performance

Animal