Matt Baumann
Matt Baumann grew up in Saginaw MI (just outside of Detroit), where he became a die hard fan of the Red Wings and of movies. Matt attended college at Central Michigan University where he majored in film and minored in art. After graduating from Central Michigan University, Matt relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the film business.
Matt broke into the business by writing comedy bits and cartoons for commercial director Jeff Gorman. After putting in time at production companies Matt directed a spec spot for “Superior Quick Dry Cement” and was named Best Young Director by “Shots” out of London. That led to a staff director position at a Los Angeles based production company. While on staff Matt directed several add campaigns for Blue Cross, The Dallas Stars, The City of Las Vegas, Circus Circus Hotel, the City of Laughlin, and others. Matt has won awards such as the ‘Addy’s” and “Best in Show” for his commercial directing
In 2004 Matt was given the opportunity to shoot a behind the scenes documentary named “Destiny Rules” for the legendary rock group Fleetwood Mac which was broadcast commercial free on the VH1 Network. The project followed the band from the beginning to the end stages of the creation of their most recent album, “Say You Will”, and gave an up close and personal view to the inner workings of the band. Entertainment Weekly reviewed the film and said it was, “one of the best rock n’ roll documentaries ever.”