Matt Leonard

Storytelling is in my DNA. Growing up with a father who was a long-time Today Show reporter, I was immersed in the world of media from a young age. With over two decades of professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for creating compelling, emotionally resonant content that engages and inspires.

MY PROFESSIONAL PROMISE
✔️ I deliver high-quality video production, from concept to final cut, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of excellence.
✔️ My approach is collaborative, ensuring all team member’s strengths are utilized, and every client’s vision is realized.

MY ACHIEVEMENT REEL
🎬 NATIONALLY TELEVISED SUCCESS: Produced, directed, edited, and supervised post-production for 30 episodes of The A.V. Club with John Teti, a nationally televised show.

✔️ Produced and edited 200+ episodes for The A.V. Club web series, including A.V. Undercover, Pop Pilgrims, One Track Mind, Pioneering, and This Is My…

🎬 AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION: Co-produced and co-directed the Emmy-winning episode “Nothing Special” holiday episode for the syndicated PBS series InCommon with Mike Leonard.

✔️ Directed and edited all 22 one-hour episodes of the acclaimed global documentary series Catholicism, managing a $1M budget and coordinating international crews across 75 locations in 20 countries.

🎬 HIGH-PROFILE CAMPAIGNS: Led creative direction and editing for campaigns for household names like Disney, Nike, Sony, Target, Mercedes-Benz, Weber, Wahl, Ford, Honda, and Jameson.

🎬 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IMPACT: Successfully created compelling videos for prestigious institutions including Northwestern University, Providence College, Northern Illinois University, Loyola Academy, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS).

✔️ Produced content for fundraising events, homepages, and marketing campaigns, adapting storytelling to diverse educational needs and driving engagement.

MY PORTFOLIO
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CONTACT
I love connecting with fellow professionals, potential clients, and collaborators. Feel free to reach out to discuss how we can create impactful video content together.