Prazak, Matt

Matt Prazak is a filmmaker from Calgary, Alberta where he studied film and video production at SAIT Polytechnic. He’s directed, written, and produced films that have played festivals around the globe, most notably the acclaimed Beyond Fest in Los Angeles, California. His short film, Landline, screened across Canada as a part of the CBC Short Film Face Off, where it won the $30,000 Telefilm grand prize and is now available to watch on Gem. Prazak was the recipient of the Best Screenwriter (Scripted under 30 Minutes) award at the 2022 Alberta Media Production Industries Association/Rosie Awards for his short film, Theft. For his efforts in the film community, he was nominated for a City of Calgary Community Achievement Award in the Arts category. The bittersweet beauty of Prazak’s portfolio is that it encapsulates the big little moments of the mundane lives we live. He explores feelings of empathy, compassion, grief, and intimacy in the stories he tells, hoping to warm viewers with intricacies many can resonate with. Prazak recently wrapped production on his debut feature film, EA, which he produced, wrote, and directed. He’s currently in development on his next long form narrative project, Poor Man’s Hawaii.