Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson

Canada CanadadirectorMaleb. 19619.0Global Dominance: 0.01%

Matt Johnson is a Canadian filmmaker and actor noted for his unique storytelling style and innovative approach to filmmaking. He gained recognition for his work in the film 'BlackBerry,' which has brought him significant exposure in the industry. Johnson's contributions to Canadian cinema reflect a blend of creativity and a deep understanding of contemporary narratives.

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Matt Johnson directed the comedy Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, which had a successful opening weekend.

Canadian movies are tanking at the box office, but there’s a twist that could save our cinema
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-25
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Matt Johnson is one half of the duo behind Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.

Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol on Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-18
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Matt Johnson is the director and co-writer of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.

Riotous Canadian comedy Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie deserves as many rewatches as time allows
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-10
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Matt Johnson is one of the creators of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.

The Canadian time bandits behind Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-05
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Matt Johnson is a British musician known for his work under the name The The, and he has released a new album titled 'Ensoulment'.

Poussière d’or: Stephan Eichers melancholische Rückkehr
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-29
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Matt Johnson is a key figure in the British music scene and the frontman of the band The The.

Die britische Girlband ist eklektisch und provokant
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-17
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Matt Johnson explained that national parks like Katmai protect not only the wonders of nature but also its harsh reality.

In Alaska läuft die «Fat Bear Week»
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-01
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Otis

Matt Johnson's sensational Canadian comedy Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie was one of the top audience prize winners.

TIFF 2025 was a festival of eye-popping films, nerve-wracking tensions and silly errors
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-15
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Matt Johnson's film struck the sold-out crowd at the Royal Alex just after midnight.

TIFF’s opening night delights with some patriotic surprises
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-05
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Matt Johnson is in a polyamorous relationship and encourages his partner to bring other women home for sex.

Sužadėtiniui su kitomis miegoti leidžianti moteris atskleidžia vieną svarbų susitarimą | Gyvenimas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-07-08
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Charlize
Charlize

Matt Johnson is a key figure in the British music scene known for his work as the artist The The.

neues Album und alte politische Sprengkraft
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-28
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Matt Johnson is mentioned as the director of the comedy BlackBerry.

With NHL out of the way, Canadian Screen Awards reverses course to find home on CBC
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-05-29
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Matt Johnson is set to direct the biographical film about Anthony Bourdain.

Película biográfica sobre Anthony Bourdain tendrá al actor Dominic Sessa como su protagonista | Cine | Entretenimiento
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-04-24
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Last year, when director Matt Johnson’s comedy BlackBerry swept the awards, the show earned a 2+ average audience of 141,000.

This year’s Canadian Screen Awards will not air on television, instead streaming on CBC Gem
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-03-20
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Matt Johnson is the director of the film Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.

Review: BlackBerry follow-up Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie will make you laugh till it hurts
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-03-15
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Jay Mccarrol
Jay Mccarrol

Matt Johnson is the co-creator and director of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.

How Nirvanna’s Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol became the border-busting kings of a new CanCon era
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-03-14
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Matt Johnson is a director who gained exposure for his film BlackBerry and was involved in Radwanski's film.

How the indie outfit MDFF is saving Canadian cinema, one film at a time
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-02-26
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