Matt Johnson
Biography
Matt Johnson is a Canadian filmmaker, director, writer, producer, editor, and actor. His work includes his feature film directorial debut, The Dirties (2013), which premiered at Slamdance; his second feature film, Operation Avalanche (2016), which premiered at Sundance; and his third feature film, BlackBerry (2023), which premiered at the Berlinale before winning several Canadian Screen Awards in 2024. He is also co-creator of the cult comedy series Nirvanna the Band the Show (2017). As an actor…
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Filmography
Acting (35)
Movies (31)
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
2026as Matt
The Rivoli Meet & Greet
2026as Matt Johnson
The Heirloom
2024as Belligerent Vet
Matt and Mara
2024as Matt
BlackBerry
2023as Doug
Nirvanna the Band Mega64 Special
2023as Matt
Anne at 13,000 Ft.
2021as Matt
Chatterboxing
2020as Brody (voice)
Spice It Up
2019as Passport Photographer
The Piano Sessions 2
2017as Matt
Operation Avalanche
2016as Matt Johnson
Operation Avalanche
2016as Boy
How Heavy This Hammer
2015as Hardware Store Employee
Diamond Tongues
2015as John Matheson
THE VISITOR: Performed by Matt and Owen
2014as Billy / Torturer 1 / James Lawson / Monster
The Dirties
2013as Matt
The Fantastic Corpse
2013
Matt Johnson Live at Comic-Con
2013as Himself
The Revenge Plot
2011as Matt
Shubadak
2009as Matt
Nirvana the Band the Show: Live @ The Rivoli
2009as Matt
Dead - The NTBTS Blooper Reel
2009as Self
Peanuts
2008as Matt
Update Day
2008as Matt
Four Wild Swipes
2008as Matt Johnson
Nicky Nicky Nine Doors
2007as Nicky Nicky Nine Doors (The Monster)
The Piano Sessions
2007
My Mother's Pearls
2004as Future Steve
Update Day
as Matt
Untitled Cameron Winter/Geese Biopic
The Dirties - Muldoon's Cut
as Matt Johnson
Crew (64)
Movies (51)
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
2026Director
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
2026Original Series Creator
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
2026Story
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
2026Writer
Mile End Kicks
2026Executive Producer
Two for Tee
2026Story
Two for Tee
2026Writer
Crash Land
2026Executive Producer
Hell of a Summer
2025Thanks
Matt and Mara
2024Executive Producer
BlackBerry
2023Director
BlackBerry
2023Writer
Therapy Dogs
2023Executive Producer
Nirvanna the Band Mega64 Special
2023Director
The Piano Sessions 2
2017Director
The Piano Sessions 2
2017Writer
Operation Avalanche
2016Director
Operation Avalanche
2016Producer
Operation Avalanche
2016Writer
Operation Avalanche
2016Director
Operation Avalanche
2016Editor
THE VISITOR: Performed by Matt and Owen
2014Casting
The Dirties
2013Director
The Dirties
2013Editor
The Dirties
2013Producer
The Dirties
2013Writer
The Fantastic Corpse
2013Director
Matt Johnson Live at Comic-Con
2013Director
Matt Johnson Live at Comic-Con
2013Editor
Matt Johnson Live at Comic-Con
2013Writer
The Revenge Plot
2011Writer
Shubadak
2009Editor
Nirvana the Band the Show: Live @ The Rivoli
2009Director
Peanuts
2008Director
Update Day
2008Director
Four Wild Swipes
2008Director
Four Wild Swipes
2008Writer
Nicky Nicky Nine Doors
2007Director
The Piano Sessions
2007Director
The Trial of Julian Mars
2006Director
Honolulu Blue
2004Director
Honolulu Blue
2004Editor
Honolulu Blue
2004Writer
My Mother's Pearls
2004Director
Tony
Director
Tony
Producer
Untitled Matt Johnson Film
Director
Untitled Matt Johnson Film
Writer
Kill Hitler
Director
Magic: The Gathering
Director
The Dirties - Muldoon's Cut
Director
Television (13)
BlackBerry
2023Director
BlackBerry
2023Screenplay
Matt & Bird Break Loose
2021Director
Matt & Bird Break Loose
2021Producer
Matt & Bird Break Loose
2021Writer
Matt & Bird Break Loose
2021Director
Matt & Bird Break Loose
2021Executive Producer
Matt & Bird Break Loose
2021Writer
Nirvanna the Band the Show
2017Director
Nirvanna the Band the Show
2017Producer
Nirvanna the Band the Show
2017Writer
Nirvana the Band the Show
2007Producer
Nirvana the Band the Show
2007Writer
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