Kurt Mattila is a renowned director and producer, celebrated for his work on various projects, including the award-winning documentary "Stuntman". This gripping documentary, executive produced by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia, follows the journey of famed stuntman Eddie Braun as he attempts to recreate the infamous Snake River Canyon jump, originally attempted by daredevil Evel Knievel.
Through Mattila's singular vision, the documentary takes the audience on a thrilling ride, showcasing Eddie Braun's remarkable story. Viewers meet Eddie, a stuntman who has worked with numerous famous actors, and witness the physical toll of Hollywood's action blockbusters on his body. The documentary also delves into Eddie's personal life, as he decides to pursue one more goal: to complete what Evel Knievel could not, by being shot across Snake River Canyon in a death-defying rocket.
Mattila's work extends beyond "Stuntman", as he is also the editor and co-producer of the documentary "JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass", directed by Oliver Stone. This true crime investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy explores recently declassified files and evidence, set to premiere at Cannes this year.
Mattila's professional career began with creating the haunting Precog dream sequences for Steven Spielberg's "Minority Report". He went on to direct several commercial campaigns for brands such as Ford, Gap, and Red Bull. Mattila also helmed "The Hidden World", the first virtual reality film for Universal Pictures and DreamWorks, featuring the cast and characters from the "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise. This innovative film was nominated for a PGA award and won a Lumieres award in 2020 for its storytelling.
Mattila made his directorial debut with "Lies and Alibis", a witty sting comedy for Sony Pictures Entertainment. The film, written by Noah Hawley, follows a man who creates alibis for cheating spouses, but finds himself in over his head when circumstances force him to confront his own criminal past. The all-star cast includes Steve Coogan, Sam Elliott, James Marsden, Selma Blair, James Brolin, and John Leguizamo.
Kurt Mattila is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, where he won a Student Academy Award for his comedic short "Johnny Zero". He spent several years at Imaginary Forces, crafting design work for directors such as Ridley Scott and Rob Reiner. Mattila's passion for filmmaking is rivalled only by his love for comic books.
