Matt Jardin is a biography-averse, Alaska-born, first-generation Filipino-American. 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. |
FestivalsJUMP 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) |
AccoladesJudges 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) |
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