Matt Steeves is a documentary filmmaker from Ontario, Canada, dedicated to exploring the human connection with nature. Following his curiosity for how nature shapes our emotions, cultures, and survival, his work often takes him to remote landscapes where he seeks to uncover stories that highlight the symbiotic relationship between people and the land.
With nearly 10 years experience across 4 continents, Matt thrives shooting in remote environments and is an asset for production teams aiming to stay nimble and keep a low profile. Matt believes in the power of storytelling to create change in the real world, and enjoys working with NGO's such as: FINCA, Feed it Forward, Medical Ministries International, Golden Future South Africa, The Friends of Temagami, The Friends of Ojibway & The Downtown Mission of Windsor.
2025 - Official Selection Banff Centre Mountain and Book Film Festival
2025 - Official Selection Kendal Mountain Film Festival
2025 - Official Selection Forest City Film Festival
2025 - Official Selection Windsor International Film Festival
2024 - Northern Flicks Award & Audience Choice Award Runner Up Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
2024 - Official Selection Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival
2024 - Official Selection Waterwalker Film Festival
2024 - Official Selection Paddling Film Festival
2023 - Finalist CTV Best in Short - Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
Matt's latest short documentary EN PLEIN AIR is screening in festivals in the Fall of 2025 and in 2024 his film SAVE SOLACE won the Northern Flick Award & Runner Up for Audience Choice Award at the Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival. His work has aired in multiple festivals and on networks across North America, including Amazon Prime.