Production
Matthew Francis Hess
Born 1995-09-10 · Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Matthew Francis Hess (born September 10, 1995) is an American filmmaker, actor, and producer known for his commitment to authentic storytelling and independent spirit. Matthew was born and raised just outside of Chicago, Illinois, where his foundational years instilled a deep appreciation for nature and family. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, an accomplishment that speaks to his enduring sense of discipline and dedication. He pursued studies in mass communication, earning his Associate's degree in 2018. Following graduation, he spent two years honing his artistic skills as a professional photographer. However, the unique challenges of the early pandemic period inspired a pivotal career shift towards filmmaking. He enrolled in the film program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, graduating with his Bachelor's degree in filmmaking and a Minor in Acting. May 2023, after completing his studies, Matthew co-founded the indie production company, Pink Moose Productions, Matthew and his team successfully relocated Pink Moose Productions' operations to Los Angeles, California, in late April 2024. Matthew Francis Hess is fully immersed in the heart of the industry, actively pursuing roles in production, acting, and directing, working to bring unique vision to a broader audience. Fall of 2026, Hess founded his independent film production, Hess Haus, where he strives to curate story telling for future generations.
Acting credits
NRThe Caped Crusader continues to his war against crime in the desolate Gotham City. When a young woman is found murdered, Batman's attention becomes pointed towards a new threat rising in the underworld, a harbinger of chaos, only known as "The Scarecrow"
Harvest Moon
2024
NRThis entire video has been completely written by Artificial Intelligence. We used the site Open AI to generate a short action movie script. None of the screenplay has been altered or fabricated. Everything is as it was from the moment it was generated. We've had the fun of recreating that full Al script in live action for all of you. Hope you enjoy.
Shadow Strike
2023
NRA young couple watch a scary movie instead of doing their laundry.
Ightmste
2023
NRA mix-up turns two couples' sessions into a fiasco.
Session(s)
2026
NRSeeking Passage
Portal
2022
10.0A Hitchcock inspired short.
Deception
2023
NRSensory Images
heat
2022
NRRepetition is a form of change. Decorate, Decorate, Decorate. Go outside. Shut the door.
Yikes
2021
NRA highly deep, personal poem about the feeling of loneliness... True loneliness... The whole poem is the video itself...
Living Life Lonely
2021
NRA Simple Tale about a Simple (well, maybe not so simple... actually, this guy sounds like a douche or a beta if you think about it) man who struggles to succeed in his goal of getting a job as a teacher.
The Derped Up World of Mr Coughey
2021
NRThe milkman gets a surprise.
“Welcome To” Pomegranate Hills
2024
NRA coming of age tale that focuses on three skaters as they struggle through the hardships of their high school years.
The Runaways
2021
NRA tale of a murderous, sadistic, potentially religious madman who is confronted with the question "Why do you kill?"
The Inner Demons
2022
NRA Documentary showcasing the life of John Smith
Remembering John Smith
2024
NRStop Motion Animation Short
Loco-Motion ~ Stop Motion Short: Car
2022
NRBrothers, Aliens & Cancer! Oh my!
It Works Out
2023
NRFound Footage of the 2044 Milwaukee Nuclear Fallout.
This is them
2023
NRA short fantasy narrative film that delves into the complex interplay between power dynamics and the intricacies of human relationships. The film portrays the nuanced effects of power on friendships, romantic relationships, and one's own self-perception, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the transformative impact of power and its potential to both elevate and erode our most cherished connections.
TaraBelle Pitfalls of Power
2023
NRThumbnails that were made after creating a Short Story (I never claimed I could draw well)
The Walrus
2022
NRDinner Prepared By: Blanche (The Common Housewife)
Delusion for Dinner
2023
NRA film inspired by the poem "A Red, Red Rose" by Robert Burns; 1759-1796.
A Red, Red Rose
2020
Behind the camera
NRA psychological horror short that follows Julia, a high schooler who, in a moment of carelessness, causes a tragic accident involving her brother, Ben. Fleeing from the fire she created, Julia escapes into the quiet suburban night, but she can't outrun her guilt. Her panicked escape plunges her into a terrifying liminal space where a familiar voice calls out from the suffocating darkness, forcing her to confront the horrifying consequences of her actions.
STARTING FIRES
2026
NRThe Caped Crusader continues to his war against crime in the desolate Gotham City. When a young woman is found murdered, Batman's attention becomes pointed towards a new threat rising in the underworld, a harbinger of chaos, only known as "The Scarecrow"
Harvest Moon
2024
NRMe, Myself?
SHOOT ME
2025
NRVideo stores, young love and curiosity bloom into something true.
The Radio
2022
NRVideo stores, young love and curiosity bloom into something true.
The Radio
2022
NRVideo stores, young love and curiosity bloom into something true.
The Radio
2022
NRRepetition is a form of change. Decorate, Decorate, Decorate. Go outside. Shut the door.
Yikes
2021
NRRepetition is a form of change. Decorate, Decorate, Decorate. Go outside. Shut the door.
Yikes
2021
NRRepetition is a form of change. Decorate, Decorate, Decorate. Go outside. Shut the door.
Yikes
2021
NRHe pours gasoline on every fire
FACE OF FIRE
2020
NRHe pours gasoline on every fire
FACE OF FIRE
2020
NRHe pours gasoline on every fire
FACE OF FIRE
2020
NRThe milkman gets a surprise.
“Welcome To” Pomegranate Hills
2024
Two friends from college reconnect after several years, little do they know they will discover something very unexpected.
Zoe & Aubrey
2026
10.0The Crane Wife is a modern take on an old Japanese wives tale of the same name. In this period piece, a lonley dress maker is surprised one night by an unsuspected visitor who asks him to make a promise he is not sure he can keep. A story of love, sacrifice, and so much more, The Crane Wife surely has a lesson for anybody.
The Crane Wife
2023
NRStop Motion Animation Short
Loco-Motion ~ Stop Motion Short: Car
2022
NRStop Motion Animation Short
Loco-Motion ~ Stop Motion Short: Car
2022
NRStop Motion Animation Short
Loco-Motion ~ Stop Motion Short: Car
2022
10.0An average farmer has a not so average day.
Flowers Grow Out of My Grave
2023
10.0An average farmer has a not so average day.
Flowers Grow Out of My Grave
2023
9.0A witness to Kenosha Wisconsin's largest protest following the Jacob Blake shooting, september first, twenty-twenty. The same weekend Donald Trump was visiting during his 2020 election run.
September First, Twenty-Twenty
2021
9.0A witness to Kenosha Wisconsin's largest protest following the Jacob Blake shooting, september first, twenty-twenty. The same weekend Donald Trump was visiting during his 2020 election run.
September First, Twenty-Twenty
2021
9.0A witness to Kenosha Wisconsin's largest protest following the Jacob Blake shooting, september first, twenty-twenty. The same weekend Donald Trump was visiting during his 2020 election run.
September First, Twenty-Twenty
2021
NRFound Footage of the 2044 Milwaukee Nuclear Fallout.
This is them
2023