Available for commission
DOCUMENTARY
DIRECTOR
FOR HIRE
Award-winning UK filmmaker. Broadcast documentaries, festival films, and brand stories - made with cinematic craft and a journalist's instinct for truth.
About Matt Harris
Matt Harris is an award-winning documentary director, cinematographer, and editor based in the UK. He brings a rare combination of cinematic vision and solo production capability - writing, directing, shooting, and editing to broadcast standard.
His debut feature documentary Rom Boys: 40 Years of Rad earned a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, won Best Feature Documentary at the Paris Surf & Skate Film Festival, and was acquired for global distribution by 1091 Pictures, now available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
His Channel 4 documentary The Lancaster at 80, narrated by Sir David Jason, drew critical acclaim - earning four stars in the Daily Mail and a 7.3 on IMDb. For over 24 years he has led Pixelwork, delivering broadcast documentaries and high-end commercial campaigns for global brands.
What I do
Feature Documentaries
Long-form character-driven stories built for broadcast, streaming, and festival circuits. Shot, directed, and edited to the highest cinematic standard.
Broadcast & TV Docs
Proven track record delivering to UK broadcasters including Channel 4. From development through post, on time and on budget.
Commercial Documentary
Brand films that go beyond the brief - authentic, emotionally resonant stories that earn attention rather than interrupt it.
One-Man-Band Production
Uniquely skilled to write, direct, shoot, and edit solo - keeping budgets lean without compromising on cinematic quality.
Case Study - Feature Documentary
ROM BOYS: 40 YEARS OF RAD
Written, directed, shot, and edited entirely by Matt Harris - Rom Boys is the definitive portrait of British skate and BMX counter-culture. Shot in 4K across 15 years of access, it's a masterclass in building trust with subjects and letting story lead.
"Rom Boys looks gorgeous - shot entirely on 4K cameras, bringing a real beauty to the park. Matt Harris has done a fantastic job."
- Nerdly
"Beautifully filmed and edited."
- UK Film Review ★★★★★
Case Study - Broadcast Documentary
THE LANCASTER AT 80
A feature-length documentary for Channel 4 marking the 80th anniversary of the Lancaster Bomber's first flight. Narrated by Sir David Jason, the film weaves rare archive footage with contributions from historians, veterans, and aviation experts to tell a complex, multi-layered story at scale.
"Stirring and fascinating."
- The Sun
Selected Clients
Why work with Matt
Cinematic Craft
Every frame is considered. From handheld verité to carefully composed wide shots, Matt brings a cinematographer's eye to every project he directs.
Journalist's Instinct
Finding the real story - not the press release version - is what separates good documentaries from great ones. Matt's background in factual storytelling runs deep.
End-to-End Capability
Script to screen. Able to operate as a full solo production unit or as a director leading a wider crew, depending on budget and scope.
Let's make something
COMMISSION
A DOCUMENTARY
Available for broadcast commissions, co-productions, and brand documentary projects. Based in the UK, working internationally.