Matt Osterman
Encyclopedia
Matt Osterman is an American independent filmmaker
.
, his award-winning short films, and his work on the documentary
Sportsfan with Aaron Lubarsky
and Jon Stewart
. Ghost From the Machine was one of ten films in the nation to be accepted into the Independent Feature Project Filmmakers Narrative Lab in 2009. Sportsfan aired nationally on SpikeTV and played numerous festivals all over the country.
Osterman has also collaborated closely with Emmy Award
winner and Guinness World Record Holder
, Dan Buettner
, helping him found the Quest Network and establish the Blue Zones. He was also research lead on National Geographic Magazine
’s, "Secrets of Longevity" (cover story, November 2005). In addition, Osterman has worked extensively in the creative/branding industries, helping create over 25 brands that can be seen in Target
, Best Buy
, Circuit City, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and numerous others.
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
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Biography
He is best known for his feature film Ghost From The MachineGhost From The Machine
Ghost From The Machine is a 2010 independent supernatural thriller written and directed by Matt Osterman. It was filmed in and around Minneapolis, Minnesota and made its festival debut at the Fantasia Festival in Montreal, Canada...
, his award-winning short films, and his work on the documentary
Documentary
A documentary is a creative work of non-fiction, including:* Documentary film, including television* Radio documentary* Documentary photographyRelated terms include:...
Sportsfan with Aaron Lubarsky
Aaron Lubarsky
Aaron Lubarsky is an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker known for his work on the HBO documentary Journeys with George, the PBS documentary Seoul Train and Sportsfan. After graduation from Stanford University's Documentary Film Program, he worked as a documentarian at Lucasfilm on "The...
and Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart is an American political satirist, writer, television host, actor, media critic and stand-up comedian...
. Ghost From the Machine was one of ten films in the nation to be accepted into the Independent Feature Project Filmmakers Narrative Lab in 2009. Sportsfan aired nationally on SpikeTV and played numerous festivals all over the country.
Osterman has also collaborated closely with Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
winner and Guinness World Record Holder
Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records , is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world...
, Dan Buettner
Dan Buettner
Dan Buettner is an American explorer, educator, author, public speaker and co-producer of an Emmy Award-winning documentary who also holds three world records for endurance bicycling. He is the founder of the online Quest Network, Inc., which provides opportunities for students to interactively...
, helping him found the Quest Network and establish the Blue Zones. He was also research lead on National Geographic Magazine
National Geographic Magazine
National Geographic, formerly the National Geographic Magazine, is the official journal of the National Geographic Society. It published its first issue in 1888, just nine months after the Society itself was founded...
’s, "Secrets of Longevity" (cover story, November 2005). In addition, Osterman has worked extensively in the creative/branding industries, helping create over 25 brands that can be seen in Target
Target Corporation
Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's...
, Best Buy
Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
, Circuit City, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and numerous others.