Matt Revolter

Matt Revolter is an American film producer and photographer who is best known for producing music videos, short films, and fine art.

Biography

Early life Revolter was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California. He started as a graffiti artist and graphic designer before receiving a formal education in media production. He began his professional career working as an illustrator creating original works for corporate advertising, fashion companies, and musicians. During this time he also ran a successful marketing firm in Los Angeles, and has had success working as a commercial artist and marketer.

His work often deals with such themes as identity, empathy, and death. When he was ten years old his neighbor was attacked and killed by a great white shark. Tragic life experiences have given him creative inspiration.

Revolter has an extensive collection of vintage cameras, and has a preference to acquire items that often have connections to famous filmmakers or movies.

Education Revolter graduated summa cum laude from Brooks Institute, where he received a Master of Fine Arts in Photography, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, and a Certificate in Cinematography.

Style Revolter is known for creating empathetic and dark imagery set in high-concept settings. He claims to be "format agnostic" as he typically shoots with Red Digital Cinema Camera Company, Arri Alexa, Hasselblad, Phase One, Leica Camera, and Canon Inc. camera systems. He has incorporated principles derived from traditional cinema while shooting, which includes using film equipment and lighting techniques. Most of his scenes include real subjects in authentic locations, and he uses very little digital post-processing afterwards. Revolter's photographs are usually projected in large spaces, as opposed to being displayed in frames.

Career

Producer

In 2014 Revolter produced a winning short film titled The Way We Were, directed by Ayasylla Ghosn, for the Santa Barbara Film Festival's 10-10-10 Student Filmmaking Competition. He also produced Schoolboy Q's music video for "Hoover Street" that same year. In 2013 he produced the music video for Cali Swag District's "Shake Something".

Photographer In 2015 Revolter installed a multimedia projection titled "Bodies on the Wall" on various buildings throughout California. The project was part of his graduating thesis and questioned how viewers analyzed, participated, and remembered their experiences regarding artwork in the digital age.

In 2014 Revolter's photography was installed on the Studio Wall at Brooks Institute. The images he displayed questioned the viewers' understanding of both the meaning, and the relationship between the photographs.

Firearm Manufacturer In 2018 Revolter started manufacturing firearms under the name Revolt Arms in Santa Barbara, CA.

Filmography/exhibits Notable work Revolter has produced include:

Short films

Year Title Role 2014 The Way We Were Producer 2013 The Visitation Producer, production manager 2013 Finale Producer 2013 The BURB$ Executive producer 2012 CHUCK'D Director, writer, editor

Music videos

Year Artist Song title Role 2014 Kembe X "As I Unfold" Producer 2014 Schoolboy Q "Hoover Street" Producer 2014 Cali Swag District "Pill Head" Producer 2014 Cali Swag District "Love Drug" Producer 2013 Cali Swag District "Shake Somethin" Producer

Exhibitions

Year Title Gallery City Type Type 2016 Deceptive Thoughts Ethos Gallery Santorini, Greece Solo Installation (digital motion still projection) 2015 Bodies on the Wall Gallery 27 (Second Nature) Santa Barbara, California Group Installation (digital motion still projection) 2015 Snap and Reframe Brooks Institute Ventura, California Group Photography 2014 Convergence of Thought Venice Art Wall Venice Beach, California Solo Photographic paint installation 2014 Projected Dreams Ethos Gallery (Projected Dreams) Santorini, Greece Solo Installation (digital motion still projection) 2014 Third Effect Brooks Institute (Studio Wall Project) Santa Barbara, California Group Photography 2012 Intangible Assets Stage C (Intangible Assets) Ventura, California Solo Installation (digital motion still projection) 2010 Photosynthesis The Estate Los Angeles, California Solo Installation (digital motion still projection)