MATTHEW NEVIN
Producer, Writer, Artist, Curator & Director
Matthew Nevin is an award winning multi-disciplinary creative professional who works across three organisations as a Writer, Director, Producer, Curator, and Cultural Producer, bringing over 20 years of experience in film, television, and the arts throughout the US, Ireland, the UK, and Europe.
At Pick Me Up Pictures, he manages a diverse slate of film, TV, and online content—championing creative, innovative storytelling with a contemporary edge. He is currently co-writing and developing the Screen Ireland–supported TV comedy-drama series Silver Springs, and has recently written, produced, and directed several short films including Today’s Date, You Ask Him, and Maggie, all of which toured various film festivals. His online series Culture Chats was featured on RTÉ Entertainment, and he produced and directed the award-winning feature documentary What Is Going to Happen Next?, which screened and garnered awards at over 20 international film festivals.
As Co-Director of The MART Gallery & Studios in Dublin, Matthew oversees more than 100 artist studios and a contemporary art gallery, curating exhibitions and cultural programming that foster artistic growth. Under MART, he has produced and curated over 60 exhibitions internationally, including large-scale creative projects in Ireland, the UK, Europe, the USA, and Japan. As an artist himself, he has exhibited his work globally and received commissions from brands like Ralph Lauren.
In his role as Executive Director of the non-profit CIACLA – the Contemporary Irish Arts Center Los Angeles, he produces contemporary Irish cultural events and exhibitions in California and serves as Festival Director of the Irish Film Festival Los Angeles, showcasing Irish art, performance, film, and culture, and strengthening creative ties between Ireland and LA.
Beyond producing and curating, Matthew has extensive experience as an Art Director and Designer for film and TV, working on productions such as Luther, EastEnders, The Bill, and The Amazing Race, with major industry partners including CBS, BBC, ITV, Element Pictures, RTÉ, TG4, and MTV.
He holds a BA in Film, TV & Scenography from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and an MA in Art in the Contemporary World from the National College of Art & Design, Dublin. His work has secured funding from various Irish and US local and federal grant agencies, including Screen Ireland, Culture Ireland, Arts Council of Ireland, IFA Germany, Alliance Francaise, Dept of Foreign Affairs Ireland, Creative Ireland, California Arts Council, LA County Arts & Culture and many more. Matthew is a passionate advocate for the arts, using his projects to foster dialogue on key global issues and emphasizing social and economic accessibility to ensure diverse voices are heard.
www.matthewnevin.com – www.mart.ie – www.ciacla.com – www.whatisgoingtohappennext.com
