Matthew George founded Acacia Filmed Entertainment and Savvy Media Holdings in 2013, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey in the film industry. Since then, he has successfully overseen the financing and production of a diverse slate of films, totaling over $100 million in value. This impressive portfolio includes notable titles such as "LBJ", directed by Rob Reiner and starring Woody Harrelson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Richard Jenkins, and Bill Pullman; the thriller "Wind River", written and directed by Taylor Sheridan and starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen; "Shock and Awe", directed by Rob Reiner and starring Woody Harrelson, Tommy Lee Jones, Milla Jovovich, James Marsden, and Jessica Biel; "A Private War" starring Rosamund Pike, Stanley Tucci, and Jamie Dornin, directed by Matthew Heineman; and "The Secret: Dare To Dream" starring Katie Holmes, Josh Lucas, and Jerry O'Connell, directed by Andy Tennant.
As the President of Castle Rock Entertainment, Matthew George is responsible for developing, producing, and financing high-quality movies for global audiences under a first-look deal with Warner Bros. In 2021, he led the team that raised a $175 million film fund to re-launch this storied studio with debt and equity investors.
In addition to his executive experience, Matthew George has a rich background as a filmmaker. His industry initiation began in 1995 when he wrote, directed, and executive produced his crowd-pleasing debut film, "Under the Gun" (a.k.a. Iron Fist),with Australian producer Paul Currie and U.S.-based producers Fred Weintraub, Tom Kuhn, and Chuck Norris. This early success gave him a springboard to direct "Four Jacks" (2001),an adrenalized thrill-ride that became a film festival darling. Then, in 2002, George co-wrote and directed the high-concept action-comedy "Let's Get Skase" alongside longtime collaborator and award-winning Australian actor Lachy Hulme.
Throughout his career, George has developed various film and television projects and has uniquely positioned himself to understand the finance side of the entertainment business, as well as effectively communicate and help filmmakers achieve their creative goals.
