Matthew Berkowitz


Matthew Berkowitz is an American film director, writer, producer and journalist. He has directed three movies and is writing for MovieMaker magazine.

Early life and career

Berkowitz went to Pitzer College in Claremont, California, where he studied philosophy and film.
He started his career in the film industry and made his film-writing and directing debut in 2015, from his film Wild in Blue. Later in 2017, he wrote and directed a thriller film A Violent Man. It was premiered at the Oldenburg International Film Festival and Miami Film Festival, which starred Denise Richards, Thomas Q. Jones, Chuck Liddell, and Isaach de Bankolé.
He also wrote and directed a psychological thriller Inside Me, currently in post-production starring Merrin Dungey, Devon Graye, Thomas Q. Jones, John Buffalo Mailer, and Anthony DeSando.
Berkowitz has also produced several films including DieRy, The Second Sun, and The Queen of Hollywood Blvd.

Filmography

Films

Awards

"Wild in Blue" won Action on Film International Film Festival award for the Best Drama in 2015, and Best Director at Madrid International Film Festival. "A Violent Man" was nominated for the Best Feature Film award at Miami International Film Festival.