Matt Riddlehoover

Matt Riddlehoover (born July 26, 1985) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for the 2020 documentary My Darling Vivian.

My Darling Vivian Riddlehoover produced, directed, and edited My Darling Vivian, a biographical documentary about Vivian Liberto, the first wife of Johnny Cash. The film premiered at the 2020 South by Southwest Film Festival, presented by Amazon Prime Video, to great acclaim. It was hailed by The Hollywood Reporter and the Los Angeles Times as a "must-see" critics' pick, and Newsweek ranked it among the best films of the year. My Darling Vivian went on to screen at festivals around the world, including Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Festival, where Riddlehoover received the Special Jury Award for Excellence in Editing.

Selected filmography Year Film Director Writer Producer Editor TBA Monty and the Movies 2020 My Darling Vivian 2018 Strategy and Pursuit 2016 What's the Matter with Gerald? 2015 Paternity Leave 2014 More Scenes from a Gay Marriage 2013 West Hollywood Motel 2012 Scenes from a Gay Marriage 2010 Gaze 2008 Bookends 2006 To a Tee

Awards and nominations

Film festival awards Year Festival Film Award Result 2020 In-Edit Chile My Darling Vivian Audience Award Bentonville Film Festival Special Jury Award for Excellence in Editing Bentonville Film Festival Jury Award - Best Documentary Cleveland International Film Festival Music Movies Competition SXSW Film Festival Audience Award - 24 Beats Per Second