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ABOUT

Matt Jardin is an Emmy®​-nominated, biography-averse, Alaska-born, first-generation, Filipino-American hyphen-overuser. Depending on the context, he is either a writer, filmmaker, and comedian; a scholar, educator, and researcher; or a marketer, advertiser, and communicator. Above all else, he is a loving husband and father.

As an artist, Matt explores racial identity, societal issues, and interpersonal relationships. As an academic, he studies the intersection of culture and communication. And as a professional, he furthers institutional missions by developing content that is strategic and engaging.

​For a resume, portfolio, kit, references, booking, or inquiries, please reach out via the Contact page. If you're trying to sell anything, don't bother. 
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Festivals

​​B4UDie Comedy Festival 2025
Anchorage, AK

Anchorage International Film Festival 2024
Anchorage, AK

​​B4UDie Comedy Festival 2024
Anchorage, AK

JUMP Society Fall Film Festival 2023
Juneau, AK

​B4UDie Comedy Festival 2023
Anchorage, AK

B4UDie Comedy Festival 2020
Anchorage, AK

Asian Comedy Festival 2020
New York, NY


One Minute Play Festival 2019
Anchorage, AK

B4UDie Comedy Festival 2019
Anchorage, AK

One Minute Play Festival 2018
Anchorage, AK

One Minute Play Festival 2017
Anchorage, AK

One Minute Play Festival 2016
Anchorage, AK

Love Actually Film Festival 2016
New York, NY


Solstice Showcase 2015
Anchorage, AK

One Minute Play Festival 2015
Anchorage, AK

One Minute Play Festival 2014
Anchorage, AK

Anchorage International Film Festival 2013
Anchorage, AK

Local Sightings Film Festival 2013
Seattle, WA


Balto Film Festival 2013
Seward, AK

Solstice Showcase 2013
Anchorage, AK

Winter Weekend Film Festival 2013
Skagway, AK

Fairbanks Film Festival 2013
Fairbanks, AK

Newport International Film Festival 2013
London, EN


Anchorage International Film Festival 2012
Anchorage, AK

Talkeetna Independent Film Festival 2012
Talkeetna, AK

Louisville International Film Festival 2012
Louisville, KY


Never Sets Film Festival 2012
Anchorage, AK

TromaDance Film Festival 2012
New Jersey, NJ


Fairbanks Film Festival 2012
Fairbanks, AK

Anchorage International Film Festival 2011
Anchorage, AK

​Never Sets Film Festival 2011
Anchorage, AK

Anchorage International Film Festival 2010
Anchorage, AK

Conferences

National Communication Association Convention 2024
New Orleans, LA

Accolades

Entertainment Nominee
Northwest Regional Emmy Awards 2024
Seattle, WA


Judges Choice
Fireweed Film Challenge 2017
Anchorage, AK

Best Actor
Fireweed Film Challenge 2016
Anchorage, AK

Audience Choice
Quick Freeze Short Film Competition
​Anchorage International Film Festival 2013
Anchorage, AK

1st Place
48-Hour Challenge
Balto Film Festival 2013
Seward, AK

1st Place
Adult Short Film Category
Fairbanks Film Festival 2013
Fairbanks, AK

2nd Place
Snowdance Short Film Category
Anchorage International Film Festival 2012
Anchorage, AK

1st Place
Never Sets Film Festival 2012
Anchorage, AK

2nd Place
Adult Short Film Category
​Fairbanks Film Festival 2012
Fairbanks, AK

2nd Place
Snowdance Short Film Category
​Anchorage International Film Festival 2011
​Anchorage, AK

Interviews

December 7, 2024 | In Other News
October 24, 2024 | All Things Considered
September 6, 2024 | Your Alaska Link
August 16, 2024 | State of Art
​August 15, 2024 | Alaska Public Media
​June 13, 2024 | KWHL 106.5
March 12, 2023 | Seeds of Cinema
February 13, 2023 | P.S. Let's Talk Love
December 12, 2021 | Why Not?
December 10, 2021 | On the Mic
November 18, 2021| Anchorage Press
March 10, 2020 | Anchorage Press
August 18, 2018 | ​Thots 'n' Prayers
January 16, 2013 | The Applebox
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