Matt Riddlehoover
American film director
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The basics
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| Intro | American film director | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| is | Film director Screenwriter | |
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | |
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| Profiles | 
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| Birth | 26 July 1985, Bermuda, British overseas territories, United Kingdom | |
| Age | 39 years | |
| Star sign | Leo |
The details
Biography
Matt Riddlehoover (born July 26, 1985) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for the 2020 documentary My Darling Vivian.
My Darling Vivian
Riddlehoover produced, directed, and edited My Darling Vivian, a biographical documentary about Vivian Liberto, the first wife of Johnny Cash. The film premiered at the 2020 South by Southwest Film Festival, presented by Amazon Prime Video, to great acclaim. It was hailed by The Hollywood Reporter and the Los Angeles Times as a “must-see” critics' pick, and Newsweek ranked it among the best films of the year. My Darling Vivian went on to screen at festivals around the world, including Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film Festival, where Riddlehoover received the Special Jury Award for Excellence in Editing.
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Producer | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Hollywood Celebrity | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2020 | My Darling Vivian | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2018 | Strategy and Pursuit | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2016 | What's the Matter with Gerald? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2015 | Paternity Leave | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2014 | More Scenes from a Gay Marriage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2013 | West Hollywood Motel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2012 | Scenes from a Gay Marriage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2010 | Gaze | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2008 | Bookends | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2006 | To a Tee | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Awards and nominations
Film festival awards
| Year | Festival | Film | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | In-Edit Chile | My Darling Vivian | Audience Award | Won |
| Bentonville Film Festival | Special Jury Award for Excellence in Editing | Won | ||
| Bentonville Film Festival | Jury Award - Best Documentary | Nominated | ||
| Cleveland International Film Festival | Music Movies Competition | Nominated | ||
| SXSW Film Festival | Audience Award - 24 Beats Per Second | Nominated |