MATT ESKANDARI

DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER

 

Matt Eskandari is a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts. His first film, "The Taking" was winner of 'Best Horror Short' at Stan Winston's Screamfest. The film propelled him to nationwide exposure when he was chosen by Steven Spielberg, from a pool of 12,000 filmmakers, to participate in the FOX reality competition 'On the Lot.' His controversial Cannes feature debut "Victim," was distributed theatrically by IFC Films. Matt's next film, "The Gauntlet" starring International stars Bai Ling and Warren Kole was picked up by LIONSGATE for distribution in 2014 as "Game of Assassins."

 

Awards/Accolades:

 

*Best Feature Film - SHOCKFEST

*Best Feature Film -  Chicacgo Horrorfest

*Best Feature Film -  LA Cinema Fest

*Best Director -  LA Cinema Fest

*Best Director -  Asians on Film

*Best Horror Film - Asians on Film

*Best Horror Film - Winter Film Awards

*Best Scream - New Mexico Fright Fest

*Best Short Film - SCREAMFEST