Illuminate (director)

Matthew J. Fridg - Director/Director of Photography

Springing up out of the hometown of Jimmy Stewart, Indiana, PA, Matthew has had cinema in his blood since birth. A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Media, Matthew has worked on numerous commercials, documentaries and feature films and served as a field cameraman for news stations in both Altoona and Johnstown, PA.

His keen awareness and appreciation for realism in cinema drives his love for creating compelling projects. This love includes telling stories that embody accessible characters coupled with a visual style that celebrates and highlights our beautiful world.

Matthew spends his free time hanging with his wife, volunteering at his church and keeping his filmmaking skills sharp.