Quinn da Matta

Quinn is a diverse international award-winning writer, director, and editor with over 20 years of experience in the motion picture industry. As a proud gay man, Quinn highlights the power and the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community in many of his creative works. Quinn's most recent film, 'Into Temptation,' highlights his skills as a storyteller and collaborator through his writing, directing, and editing. Quinn received his Bachelors of Arts in writing, editing, and directing from The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance. He then worked for a non-profit, directing and producing public service announcements for health care organizations in areas most affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Quinn later worked as head writer and director at a content marketing agency where he created over 250 promotional spots for international brands like 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Desperate Housewives,' 'Pushing Daisies,' 'The Tudors,' 'Ugly Betty,' and 'Prison Break.' Many of Quinn's creative works have been internationally recognized. In 2007, Quinn won the 'PromaxBDA Rocket Award' which recognizes exceptional achievements in young creatives. Originally from a remote farm in South Africa, Quinn immigrated to the United States in 2010, where he now lives in Hollywood, California, with his partner. Quinn works as a Senior Producer at the Aspire Artists Agency while also creatively collaborating on various projects with clients like Sony, NatGeo, History Channel, Nickelodeon, Disney, Freeform, OWN, Lifetime, and ABC.