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. |
FestivalsB4UDie 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 |
ConferencesNational Communication Association Convention 2024
New Orleans, LA |
AccoladesEntertainment 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 |
InterviewsDecember 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 |