Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson

Born: October 5, 1985
in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Matt Johnson (Director, Writer, Actor) was born in Toronto and directed The Dirties (2013), Operation Avalanche (2016), and BlackBerry (2023). He is also co-creator of the cult comedy series Nirvanna the Band the Show (2017 - present). As an actor he has appeared in Anne at 1,300 Feet (2020) and upcoming film Matt and Mara (2024). He also teaches in the film department at York University alongside his producing partner, Matthew Miller (1980).

Movies for Matt Johnson...

Matt and Mara
Title: Matt and Mara
Character: Matt
Released: February 20, 2024
Type: Movie
Mara, a young creative writing professor, is struggling with problems in her marriage to an experimental musician. One day, Matt, a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, wanders onto her university campus. Bonded by their shared interests, the two gradually become closer. When Mara’s husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive her to an out-of-town conference, Matt accompanies Mara on the trip instead. Along the way, the tension surrounding their undefined relationship slowly grows.
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The Heirloom
Title: The Heirloom
Character: Belligerent Vet
Released: January 25, 2024
Type: Movie
A control-freak is seized by inspiration when he & his girlfriend adopt a traumatized rescue dog.
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BlackBerry
Title: BlackBerry
Character: Doug Fregin
Released: February 13, 2023
Type: Movie
Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.
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Anne at 13,000 Ft.
Title: Anne at 13,000 Ft.
Character: Matt
Released: September 3, 2021
Type: Movie
Anne hasn't been the same since the jump. While skydiving for her best friend Sarah's bachelorette party, the 27-year-old felt focused, free, above it all. Back on the ground, the pressures of her daily life threaten to overwhelm her.
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Spice It Up
Title: Spice It Up
Character: Passport Photographer
Released: August 15, 2019
Type: Movie
A film student at Ryerson University struggles to complete her thesis project.
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Title: Nirvanna the Band the Show
Character: Matt
Released: February 2, 2017
Type: TV
Two lifelong best friends and roommates are planning the greatest musical act in the history of the modern world.
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Operation Avalanche
Title: Operation Avalanche
Character: Matt Johnson
Released: July 29, 2016
Type: Movie
In 1967, four undercover CIA agents were sent to NASA posing as a documentary film crew. What they discovered led to one of the biggest conspiracies in American history.
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How Heavy This Hammer
Title: How Heavy This Hammer
Character: Hardware Store Employee
Released: September 15, 2015
Type: Movie
Follows a middle-aged married man who finds his only outlet is online gaming.
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Diamond Tongues
Title: Diamond Tongues
Character: John Matheson
Released: January 25, 2015
Type: Movie
Edith dreams of being a successful actress but just can't seem to make things happen. When she can't figure out what she's doing wrong, she begins to do everything wrong.
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The Dirties
Title: The Dirties
Character: Matt
Released: October 4, 2013
Type: Movie
The line between reality and fiction starts to blur when two best friends start making a movie about getting revenge on bullies.
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Matt Johnson Live at Comic-Con
Title: Matt Johnson Live at Comic-Con
Character: Himself
Released: July 21, 2013
Type: Movie
In a short sketch produced for Funny or Die, Matt Johnson reports live on the scene in the 2013 Comic-Con convention hall.
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Cosmotive Inc.
Title: Cosmotive Inc.
Character: Richard
Released: January 1, 2012
Type: Movie
Malcolm hosts a promotional video for Cosmotive Inc., the cosmetic company he works for. During the tour, he discovers their involvement in animal testing and in order to save an innocent dog, he bribes a guard with the engagement ring he purchased for his girlfriend.
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The Revenge Plot
Title: The Revenge Plot
Character: Matt
Released: January 1, 2011
Type: Movie
After Matt and his friends are dissed in the schoolyard by a group of girls, they set to work on an elaborate and merciless plan for revenge.
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Title: Nirvana the Band the Show
Character: Matt
Released: December 13, 2007
Type: TV
Musicians Matt and Jay attempt to achieve their dream of playing at a small Toronto venue, the Rivoli, through a series of various schemes and publicity stunts.
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My Mother's Pearls
Title: My Mother's Pearls
Character: Future Steve
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Steve searches for someone to play a board game with.
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Untitled Nirvanna: The Band: The Show Movie
Title: Untitled Nirvanna: The Band: The Show Movie
Character: Matt
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Upcoming feature film based on the acclaimed Canadian series of the same name. The plot will centre around a road trip across the US, and is a loose adaptation of the book ‘A Confederacy of Dunces’ by John Kennedy Toole. In their quest to secure a slot at the Rivoli, Matt and Jay decide to take their band on a road trip across America. The film showcases their hilariously misguided and often absurd attempts to make their dream a reality. As they journey across the United States, they encounter a variety of quirky characters and surreal situations, all while remaining steadfast in their pursuit of playing at the Rivoli. The movie blends humor, satire, and absurdity to deliver a unique and entertaining look at the lengths to which people will go to achieve their dreams, even if those dreams are wrapped in the chaos and hilarity of a road trip adventure across America.