Matt Reeves Highlights

  • 2000: Directed pilot for ABC fall drama "Gideon's Crossing"
  • 2000: As part of his Touchstone Television pact, signed with ABC to develop an hourlong coming-of-age 1970s-set drama series loosely based on his own experience
  • 1999: Contributed to the script of "The Yards", directed by James Gray
  • 1999: Signed a multiyear overall development deal with Touchstone Television
  • 1998: With Jeffrey (J J) Abrams, co-created and served as executive producer on the TV series "Felicity" (The WB); also directed early episodes
  • 1997: Helmed episodes of the TV series "Relativity" (ABC), created by Katims, and NBC's "Homicide: Life on the Street"
  • 1996: Feature directorial debut "The Pallbearer"; also co-wrote screenplay with Jason Katims
  • 1995: Received co-writer credit on the Steven Seagal vehicle "Under Siege 2: Dark Territory"
  • 1994: First feature credit, his 1993 student short "Mr. Petrified Forrest" incorporated into the thriller "Future Shock"
  • Moved from New York to Los Angeles at age four
  • Watched a cable access TV show at age 13 and managed to get the station to air his amateur films; first met future collaborator Jeffrey (J J) Abrams
  • At age eight, began making movies with a wind-up camera