Matthew Francis Hess

Production·Sep 10, 1995·Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

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Matthew Francis Hess (born September 10, 1995) is an American filmmaker, actor, and producer known for his commitment to authentic storytelling and independent spirit. Matthew was born and raised just outside of Chicago, Illinois, where his foundational years instilled a deep appreciation for nature and family. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, an accomplishment that speaks to his enduring sense of discipline and dedication. He pursued studies in mass communication, earning his Associate's degree in 2018. Following graduation, he spent two years honing his artistic skills as a professional photographer. However, the unique challenges of the early pandemic period inspired a pivotal career shift towards filmmaking. He enrolled in the film program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, graduating with his Bachelor's degree in filmmaking and a Minor in Acting. May 2023, after completing his studies, Matthew co-founded the indie production company, Pink Moose Productions, Matthew and his team successfully relocated Pink Moose Productions' operations to Los Angeles, California, in late April 2024. Matthew Francis Hess is fully immersed in the heart of the industry, actively pursuing roles in production, acting, and directing, working to bring unique vision to a broader audience. Fall of 2026, Hess founded his independent film production, Hess Haus, where he strives to curate story telling for future generations.

Film	Credit
ZZoe & Aubrey2026 · Producer	Producer
STARTING FIRES2026 · Producer	Producer
SHOOT ME2025 · Producer	Producer
“Welcome To” Pomegranate Hills2024 · Francis, Producer	Francis, Producer
Harvest Moon2024 · (Goon 3), Producer	(Goon 3), Producer
The Crane Wife2023 · Producer	Producer
Flowers Grow Out of My Grave2023 · Producer, Director	Producer, Director
This is them2023 · Actor, Director, Producer, Writer	Actor, Director, Producer, Writer
Farmingish2022 · Producer, Director, Writer	Producer, Director, Writer
The Walrus2022 · (voice), Director, Writer, Producer	(voice), Director, Writer, Producer
Sasquatch River2022 · Director, Writer, Producer	Director, Writer, Producer
The Radio2022 · Writer, Producer, Director	Writer, Producer, Director
Metamorphosis ~ Stop Motion Short2022 · Director, Writer, Producer	Director, Writer, Producer
Cutouts ~ Stop Motion Short2022 · Director, Producer, Writer	Director, Producer, Writer
Derby ~ Stop Motion Short2022 · Director, Writer, Producer	Director, Writer, Producer
Loco-Motion ~ Stop Motion Short: Car2022 · Actor, Director, Writer, Producer	Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
Yikes2021 · Actor, Director, Writer, Producer	Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
September First, Twenty-Twenty2021 · Producer, Director, Writer	Producer, Director, Writer
Remember2021 · Producer, Director	Producer, Director
Photon Phocus2021 · Director, Producer, Writer	Director, Producer, Writer
A Red, Red Rose2020 · (voice), Director, Producer	(voice), Director, Producer
anxiety's gateway to relaxation2020 · Writer, Director, Producer	Writer, Director, Producer
FACE OF FIRE2020 · Director, Producer, Writer	Director, Producer, Writer