Joseph & Phillip Matarrese are a twin directing duo from the San Francisco Bay Area whose work blends grounded emotional storytelling with cinematic atmosphere and scale. The brothers spent nearly two decades working in the lighting department on major film productions where they were lucky enough to work on set alongside Academy Award-winning cinematographers and directors including John Toll, Hoyte van Hoytema, Christopher Nolan, and The Wachowskis, gaining hands-on experience in large-scale filmmaking and visual storytelling.
They transitioned into directing with their award-winning horror short film Glovebox and have since developed a distinct style they describe as “dark altruism”- stories that balance the harsh realities of life with themes of hope, humanity, and redemption. Known for their efficient shooting style and creating a collaborative and actor-friendly environment on set, The Matarrese Brothers continue to direct character driven feature length and short-form projects across genres ranging from crime, and thriller, to sci-fi and comedy.
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