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Hi, I’m Matthew Dimitri Vafiadis, a development and brand executive who thrives at the intersection of unscripted storytelling, branded campaigns, and social content. I’ve led development slates for brands and platforms—from Roku Reunites: Laguna Beach to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island—working closely with networks, talent, and brands to move bold ideas from concept to delivery on time and within budget. I’m comfortable rolling up my sleeves without a big org chart behind me, and I’m committed to brands and series that don’t just follow culture but create it. I’m a proud member of GLAAD, GLAMAZON, PGA, and the Television Academy, bringing a global perspective across major platforms and partnerships.…Hi, I’m Matthew Dimitri Vafiadis, a development and brand executive who thrives at the intersection of unscripted storytelling, branded campaigns, and social content. I’ve led development slates for brands and platforms—from Roku Reunites: Laguna Beach to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island—working closely with networks, talent, and brands to move bold ideas from concept to delivery on time and within budget. I’m comfortable rolling up my sleeves without a big org chart behind me, and I’m committed to brands and series that don’t just follow culture but create it. I’m a proud member of GLAAD, GLAMAZON, PGA, and the Television Academy, bringing a global perspective across major platforms and partnerships.

Matthew Dimitri Vafiadis

Executive Producer, Content Producer, Story Producer, +2

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Hi, I’m Matthew Dimitri Vafiadis, a development and brand executive who thrives at the intersection of unscripted storytelling, branded campaigns, and social content. I’ve led development slates for brands and platforms—from Roku Reunites: Laguna Beach to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island—working closely with networks, talent, and brands to move bold ideas from concept to delivery on time and within budget. I’m comfortable rolling up my sleeves without a big org chart behind me, and I’m committed to brands and series that don’t just follow culture but create it. I’m a proud member of GLAAD, GLAMAZON, PGA, and the Television Academy, bringing a global perspective across major platforms and partnerships.…Hi, I’m Matthew Dimitri Vafiadis, a development and brand executive who thrives at the intersection of unscripted storytelling, branded campaigns, and social content. I’ve led development slates for brands and platforms—from Roku Reunites: Laguna Beach to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island—working closely with networks, talent, and brands to move bold ideas from concept to delivery on time and within budget. I’m comfortable rolling up my sleeves without a big org chart behind me, and I’m committed to brands and series that don’t just follow culture but create it. I’m a proud member of GLAAD, GLAMAZON, PGA, and the Television Academy, bringing a global perspective across major platforms and partnerships.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Matthew Dimitri Vafiadis, a development and brand executive who thrives at the intersection of unscripted storytelling, branded campaigns, and social content. I’ve led development slates for brands and platforms—from Roku Reunites: Laguna Beach to The Real Housewives of Rhode Island—working closely with networks, talent, and brands to move bold ideas from concept to delivery on time and within budget.

I’m comfortable rolling up my sleeves without a big org chart behind me, and I’m committed to brands and series that don’t just follow culture but create it. I’m a proud member of GLAAD, GLAMAZON, PGA, and the Television Academy, bringing a global perspective across major platforms and partnerships.

Skills

Copywriting

Branding

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Branding

Expert

Language

Greek, Modern

Fluent

Work Experience

Vice President at MGM & Amazon Studios (Evolution Brand)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Head of Development for Amazon Studios and MGM’s Evolution brand. Managed a diverse slate from brainstorming through packaging, pitch, sales, and delivery while maintaining timelines, budgets, and creative with network executives, talent, stakeholders, and brands. Notable projects included The Real Housewives of Rhode Island (Bravo), Roku Reunites: Laguna Beach, Botched (Versant), Shopping Court with Bianca Del Rio (Amazon).

Head of Current & Branded Content at OZY Media

October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021

Led all unscripted and global brand collaborations for a Black-owned new media company, ensuring client and IP stakeholder goals were met across social, podcast, short and long-form content. Coordinated internal teams to keep campaigns moving with consistency, accuracy, and impact. Brands included Airbnb, American Express, Discover Card, Walmart, and Hennessy.

Senior Vice President at World of Wonder

January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020

Development leader shaping noisy and culturally relevant series fueled by breakthrough talent. Achievements: Getting Curious w/ Jonathan Van Ness (Netflix), Small Town News (HBO), Showbiz Moms & Dads (E!), The TS Madison Experience Project (WE), Stonewall Out Loud (YouTube).

Vice President at Discovery Channel

November 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Led a robust top-10 factual series slate including the network’s #1 franchise, Gold Rush. Notable: Gold Rush: White Water; Parker’s Trail; Homestead Rescue.

Senior Vice President at Critical Content

September 1, 2012 - November 1, 2014

Current and Development lead for Ellen Rakieten Entertainment. Managed timeline, budgets, and stakeholders at every development and production stage. Achievements: Pretty Strong (OXY), Zoe Saldana’s My Hero (AOL), Car Matchmaker (Esquire).