
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, he has appeared Kazik Radwanska's film Anne at 1,300 Feet (2019) and Matt and Mara (2024).
Acting (15 movies)

The Revenge Plot
2011

Diamond Tongues
2015

Operation Avalanche
2016

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
2026

The Dirties
2013

My Mother's Pearls
2004

BlackBerry
2023

Matt Johnson Live at Comic-Con
2013

The Heirloom
2024

Matt and Mara
2024

Spice It Up
2019

How Heavy This Hammer
2015

Anne at 13,000 Ft.
2021

Nirvanna The Band - Mega64 Special
2023

Shubadak
2009
Directing (10 movies)
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Blue | 2004 | Writer | 
| The Revenge Plot | 2011 | Writer | 
| Matt Johnson Live at Comic-Con | 2013 | Writer | 
| The Dirties | 2013 | Writer | 
| The Dirties | 2013 | Producer | 
| Operation Avalanche | 2016 | Writer | 
| Operation Avalanche | 2016 | Producer | 
| BlackBerry | 2023 | Writer | 
| Therapy Dogs | 2023 | Executive Producer | 
| Matt and Mara | 2024 | Executive Producer | 
| Mile End Kicks | 2025 | Executive Producer | 
| Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie | 2026 | Screenplay | 
