Matthew Durning

Matt Durning makes films that amplify human connection. He came to documentary filmmaking through progressive political campaigns, and his passion for social justice continues to drive his work as a storyteller. Durning has produced lauded non-fiction work for outlets including HBO, ESPN, Wired, PBS Frontline/World, Al Jazeera America, Ovation, Smithsonian Channel, and YouTube. His short documentary, Perry County won numerous festival accolades and was a national finalist for the IDA David L. Wolper Award. One of the original YouTube series he produced and helped create, Prodigies, has garnered over 100 million views to date. Durning is the founder and executive producer of Interlocking Pictures, a full-service documentary production company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. With over a decade of experience in non-fiction film, television, and commercial production, Durning has established a directorial style guided by empathy, exploration, and execution. He is respected for his calm leadership, tireless work ethic, and deeply collaborative spirit.