Up and Down
(2023, 8 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry and Pete Karas
In this slapstick comedy, things don't go as planned when a man attempts to have his picture taken at the top of a giant staircase.
(2023, 8 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry and Pete Karas
In this slapstick comedy, things don't go as planned when a man attempts to have his picture taken at the top of a giant staircase.
This Was Just a Test
(2023, 5 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Sam Barker and Matt Barry
(2023, 5 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Sam Barker and Matt Barry
The Interrogation
(2022, 3 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
Inspector McTavish investigates his most shocking murder case yet!
Alternate B&W Version
(2022, 3 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
Inspector McTavish investigates his most shocking murder case yet!
Alternate B&W Version
Scared 2 Death V: The Doppelgänger
(2022, 3 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A short supernatural movie for Halloween.
(2022, 3 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A short supernatural movie for Halloween.
Not Your Typical Axe Murderer
(2022, 3 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Brooke Hendrickson, Pam Barry, Joe Barry
A short mockumentary about very bizarre "axe" murderer on the loose.
(2022, 3 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Brooke Hendrickson, Pam Barry, Joe Barry
A short mockumentary about very bizarre "axe" murderer on the loose.
Forbidden Frames
(2022, 95 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Cullen Gallagher
from an original idea by Bill Linzey
Starring Matt Barry, Cullen Gallagher, George Figgs, Brooke Hendrickson, Jim Gisriel
An anti-authoritarian satire about a dystopian future where filmmaking has been made illegal, and a group of film enthusiasts fight to keep cinema alive.
(2022, 95 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Cullen Gallagher
from an original idea by Bill Linzey
Starring Matt Barry, Cullen Gallagher, George Figgs, Brooke Hendrickson, Jim Gisriel
An anti-authoritarian satire about a dystopian future where filmmaking has been made illegal, and a group of film enthusiasts fight to keep cinema alive.
The Man Who Stopped and Stared at the Clouds
(2022, 34 min, HD, Color)
Filmed and edited by Matt Barry Original music written and performed by Cullen Gallagher
Music video
(2022, 34 min, HD, Color)
Filmed and edited by Matt Barry Original music written and performed by Cullen Gallagher
Music video
The Age of Cinema
(2022, 65 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Cullen Gallagher
Starring Matt Barry and Cullen Gallagher
A filmmaker documents the process of culling his collection of film materials amassed over the last 30 years, and talks with his friend about collecting, creative independence, and their relationship with movies at this point in their lives.
(2022, 65 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Cullen Gallagher
Starring Matt Barry and Cullen Gallagher
A filmmaker documents the process of culling his collection of film materials amassed over the last 30 years, and talks with his friend about collecting, creative independence, and their relationship with movies at this point in their lives.
The Payoff
(2021, 62 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Brooke Hendrickson
A crime drama about a man deep in gambling debt, the decisions that led him to this point, and the decisions he'll have to make to save himself.
(2021, 62 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Brooke Hendrickson
A crime drama about a man deep in gambling debt, the decisions that led him to this point, and the decisions he'll have to make to save himself.
In the Dark
(2021, 2 min, HD, B&W)
A micro-short film by Matt Barry and Brad Cheng
I shot this footage with a very different tone in mind, but then decided to go in a more experimental direction and create something a bit more mysterious.
(2021, 2 min, HD, B&W)
A micro-short film by Matt Barry and Brad Cheng
I shot this footage with a very different tone in mind, but then decided to go in a more experimental direction and create something a bit more mysterious.
The Motorcycle
(2022, 22 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Joe Barry
I made this documentary to record my father's stories about his experiences with motorcycling over the years.
(2022, 22 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Joe Barry
I made this documentary to record my father's stories about his experiences with motorcycling over the years.
Scared 2 Death IV: Die Laughing
(2021, 2 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Brooke Hendrickson and Matt Barry
A woman arrives home late at night to find an unexpected visitor waiting for her.
(2021, 2 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Brooke Hendrickson and Matt Barry
A woman arrives home late at night to find an unexpected visitor waiting for her.
Scared 2 Death III: Attack of the Scarecrow
(2021, 2 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
My entry for the Microbudget Film Podcast/MicroMania Film Festival Halloween Mobile Film Challenge.
(2021, 2 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
My entry for the Microbudget Film Podcast/MicroMania Film Festival Halloween Mobile Film Challenge.
The Playing Field
(2021, 3 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Brad Cheng
Starring Matt Barry
A man reflects on the past while visiting an old baseball field.
(2021, 3 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Brad Cheng
Starring Matt Barry
A man reflects on the past while visiting an old baseball field.
The Case of the Curious Cats
(2021, 42 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
A playful documentary about a day in the life of two cats. This is made up of video I filmed last summer of my two cats, Clover and Frankie, observing their routine around the house during the day and attempting to capture the little details of the spaces where they spend their time by bringing the camera down to their level.
(2021, 42 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
A playful documentary about a day in the life of two cats. This is made up of video I filmed last summer of my two cats, Clover and Frankie, observing their routine around the house during the day and attempting to capture the little details of the spaces where they spend their time by bringing the camera down to their level.
Endless August
(2021, 43 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry and Brooke Hendrickson
A film about time and memory. This film was an experiment for me in creating a mood piece that captured both my feelings evoked by being near the ocean, and the memories attached to these places that come back to us and continue to affect us during different points in our lives.
(2021, 43 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry and Brooke Hendrickson
A film about time and memory. This film was an experiment for me in creating a mood piece that captured both my feelings evoked by being near the ocean, and the memories attached to these places that come back to us and continue to affect us during different points in our lives.
WFH
(2021, 43 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
WFH (aka "Work From Home") is a naturalistic, observational feature film following a man's workday in the age of remote employment.
(2021, 43 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
WFH (aka "Work From Home") is a naturalistic, observational feature film following a man's workday in the age of remote employment.
The Director's Dilemma
(2021, 8 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry and Brooke Hendrickson
An independent film director, visiting a small town for a retrospective screening, reflects on the changes in the business since he made his last film 15 years earlier.
(2021, 8 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry and Brooke Hendrickson
An independent film director, visiting a small town for a retrospective screening, reflects on the changes in the business since he made his last film 15 years earlier.
Daydreams
(2021, 3 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Brooke Hendrickson and Matt Barry
Preparing a dinner to die for...
(2021, 3 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Brooke Hendrickson and Matt Barry
Preparing a dinner to die for...
The Call
(2020, 2 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Brooke Hendrickson
A phone interview for a job goes wrong...
(2020, 2 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Brooke Hendrickson
A phone interview for a job goes wrong...
Scared 2 Death II: 2 Scared 2 Live
(2020, 2 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A trip to the bathroom in the middle of the night turns deadly...
(2020, 2 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A trip to the bathroom in the middle of the night turns deadly...
Scarcity
(2020, 5 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Jim Gisriel
Starring Matt Barry, Brooke Hendrickson, Jim Gisriel
A man goes shopping during a pandemic.
(2020, 5 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Jim Gisriel
Starring Matt Barry, Brooke Hendrickson, Jim Gisriel
A man goes shopping during a pandemic.
Lights Out
(2020, 9 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A suspense thriller about a man, holed up in his house, when the power goes out on the hottest night of the summer.
(2020, 9 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A suspense thriller about a man, holed up in his house, when the power goes out on the hottest night of the summer.
Isolation
(2020, 8 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A man reflects on his experiences while under lockdown.
(2020, 8 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A man reflects on his experiences while under lockdown.
Scared 2 Death
(2020, 3 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Brooke Hendrickson
A woman walks down a dark street and begins to suspect that someone may be following her.
(2020, 3 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Brooke Hendrickson
A woman walks down a dark street and begins to suspect that someone may be following her.
Unknown Number
(2020, 14 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Bill Linzey and Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Jim Gisriel
One morning, a businessman receives a threatening phone call saying that someone close to him wants him dead. Who could it be? He must decide whether the threat is genuine or not, and choose whether to give in to the demands or take the risk.
(2020, 14 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Bill Linzey and Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Jim Gisriel
One morning, a businessman receives a threatening phone call saying that someone close to him wants him dead. Who could it be? He must decide whether the threat is genuine or not, and choose whether to give in to the demands or take the risk.
Cinevangelist: A Life in Revival Film
(2018, 25 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Starring George Figgs
In CINEVANGELIST: A LIFE IN REVIVAL FILM, film historian and artist George Figgs tells the story of his life's work in bringing revival cinema to Baltimore and beyond.
Official Selection - NewFilmmakers New York
(2018, 25 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Starring George Figgs
In CINEVANGELIST: A LIFE IN REVIVAL FILM, film historian and artist George Figgs tells the story of his life's work in bringing revival cinema to Baltimore and beyond.
Official Selection - NewFilmmakers New York
The Survivor
(2017, 10 min, HD, B&W)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Bill Linzey
Starring thegoldenwalrus
A lone survivor struggles to stay alive (and go unnoticed) in the wilderness after a catastrophic war has decimated the country.
(2017, 10 min, HD, B&W)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Bill Linzey
Starring thegoldenwalrus
A lone survivor struggles to stay alive (and go unnoticed) in the wilderness after a catastrophic war has decimated the country.
Mercenary
(2016, 11 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A hitman, alone in New York City at Christmastime, does some soul-searching about his chosen profession.
(2016, 11 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A hitman, alone in New York City at Christmastime, does some soul-searching about his chosen profession.
Duality
(2016, 3 min, HD, B&W)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Bill Linzey
from an original idea by Bill Linzey
Starring Andrew Gleason
An abstract narrative thriller about a man on the run from an unseen menacing force.
(2016, 3 min, HD, B&W)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Bill Linzey
from an original idea by Bill Linzey
Starring Andrew Gleason
An abstract narrative thriller about a man on the run from an unseen menacing force.
Home Invasion or, The Night Before Christmas
(2016, 10 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry and Jim Gisriel
A thriller for the holiday season. A Wall Street businessman, neglecting his family on Christmas Eve, walks in on a home invasion in process inside his apartment and finds himself in a tense standoff with an armed burglar.
Official Selection - NewFilmmakers New York
The Salesman
(2015, 12 min, HD, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A traveling salesman contemplates his life while spending a lonely night alone on the road.
(2015, 12 min, HD, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A traveling salesman contemplates his life while spending a lonely night alone on the road.
The Detective in New York
(2015, 5 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Bill Linzey
Starring Jim Gisriel
The rise and fall of a brilliant but self-destructive young detective.
Official Selection - NewFilmmakers New York
(2015, 5 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Bill Linzey
Starring Jim Gisriel
The rise and fall of a brilliant but self-destructive young detective.
Official Selection - NewFilmmakers New York
Payback
(2014, 6 min, MiniDV, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Brooke Hendrickson, Jim Gisriel
A husband hires a hitman to murder his wife, but soon finds the tables turned on him.
(2014, 6 min, MiniDV, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Brooke Hendrickson, Jim Gisriel
A husband hires a hitman to murder his wife, but soon finds the tables turned on him.
Zoey's Guide to Real Life
(2013, 7 min, MiniDV, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Leslie Barry and Jim Gisriel
Real life is boring.
(2013, 7 min, MiniDV, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Leslie Barry and Jim Gisriel
Real life is boring.
Dinner
(2013, 13 min, MiniDV, B&W)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Leslie Barry
Starring Matt Barry and Leslie Barry
Mr. Rat plans the perfect dinner, but chaos quickly ensues.
(2013, 13 min, MiniDV, B&W)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Leslie Barry
Starring Matt Barry and Leslie Barry
Mr. Rat plans the perfect dinner, but chaos quickly ensues.
Aftermath.
(2012, 6 min, SD, B&W)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Bill Linzey and Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A lone survivor, holed up in his apartment after a catastrophic storm, slowly devolves into paranoia...or does he?
(2012, 6 min, SD, B&W)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Bill Linzey and Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A lone survivor, holed up in his apartment after a catastrophic storm, slowly devolves into paranoia...or does he?
A Simple Misunderstanding
(2012, 16 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring George Stover, Laura Bianca, Bill Linzey
A melodrama about a bored and lonely housewife who seeks the counsel of a therapist.
(2012, 16 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring George Stover, Laura Bianca, Bill Linzey
A melodrama about a bored and lonely housewife who seeks the counsel of a therapist.
The Scam
(2012, 14 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Kon-Yao Kwek
Starring Jim Gisriel, Rodrigo Brandao, Matt Barry
A petty crook gets involved in an Internet scam, and his efforts to extricate himself only pull him in further.
(2012, 14 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Matt Barry and Kon-Yao Kwek
Starring Jim Gisriel, Rodrigo Brandao, Matt Barry
A petty crook gets involved in an Internet scam, and his efforts to extricate himself only pull him in further.
The Wolfman in New York
(2010, 2 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Lloyd Fonvielle
Starring Jim Gisriel
"I'm not a dog, I'm a Wolfman!"
A short video made as part of the Majestic Micro Movies series.
(2010, 2 min, HD, Color)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Lloyd Fonvielle
Starring Jim Gisriel
"I'm not a dog, I'm a Wolfman!"
A short video made as part of the Majestic Micro Movies series.
The Agreement
(2010, 17 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Bill Linzey, Laura Bianca, Matt Barry
A war vet-turned-artist finds himself indentured to a New York art gallery owner after an unfortunate incident.
(2010, 17 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Bill Linzey, Laura Bianca, Matt Barry
A war vet-turned-artist finds himself indentured to a New York art gallery owner after an unfortunate incident.
You Only Live Once
(2009, 20 min, HD, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Peter de Borja, Laura Bianca, Rick Mease, Matt Barry
A junkman is called with a most unusual request -- to haul away a dead body. Needing the money, he takes the job, but soon finds himself involved in far more than he bargained for.
(2009, 20 min, HD, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Peter de Borja, Laura Bianca, Rick Mease, Matt Barry
A junkman is called with a most unusual request -- to haul away a dead body. Needing the money, he takes the job, but soon finds himself involved in far more than he bargained for.
The Investigation
(2009, 20 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Bill Linzey, Leslie Barry, Matt Barry
Detective Thomas Steele is called in to investigate a murder case, and becomes obsessed with the victim's wife, whom he is convinced knows more than she is letting on.
(2009, 20 min, HD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Bill Linzey, Leslie Barry, Matt Barry
Detective Thomas Steele is called in to investigate a murder case, and becomes obsessed with the victim's wife, whom he is convinced knows more than she is letting on.
Final Notice
(2009, 10 min, SD, B&W)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Bill Linzey
Starring Matt Barry, Bill Linzey
A crime drama about a shady, small-time businessman who slowly begins to suspect that someone may be out to get him.
(2009, 10 min, SD, B&W)
Directed by Matt Barry
Written by Bill Linzey
Starring Matt Barry, Bill Linzey
A crime drama about a shady, small-time businessman who slowly begins to suspect that someone may be out to get him.
Breakfast
(2008, 8 min, SD, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
Mr. Rat starts off the day by making the perfect breakfast, but things quickly go awry.
(2008, 8 min, SD, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
Mr. Rat starts off the day by making the perfect breakfast, but things quickly go awry.
The Interview
(2008, 14 min, SD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Bill Linzey
In this quasi-political thriller, a man goes for a job interview with a confidential client, only to find himself getting involved in far more than he bargained for.
(2008, 14 min, SD, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Bill Linzey
In this quasi-political thriller, a man goes for a job interview with a confidential client, only to find himself getting involved in far more than he bargained for.
Lunchtime
(2008, 7 min, MiniDV, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Leslie Barry
Mr. Rat goes for a peaceful lunch in the park, but chaos ensues.
(2008, 7 min, MiniDV, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Leslie Barry
Mr. Rat goes for a peaceful lunch in the park, but chaos ensues.
Block
(2007, 10 min, MiniDV, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A writer, struggling with writer's block, will find any excuse not to get his work done.
(2007, 10 min, MiniDV, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
A writer, struggling with writer's block, will find any excuse not to get his work done.
Roadside Therapy
(2007, 14 min, MiniDV, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Leslie Barry
A burnt-out account executive, on his way to close an important deal in Richmond, gets a little divine intervention from a philosophical hitchhiker.
(2007, 14 min, MiniDV, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Leslie Barry
A burnt-out account executive, on his way to close an important deal in Richmond, gets a little divine intervention from a philosophical hitchhiker.
Laughter and Medicine
(2007, 10 min, MiniDV, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Pam Barry, Joe Barry
A young man returns home from medical school with some disappointing news for his parents -- instead of setting up his own practice, he's going into standup comedy.
(2007, 10 min, MiniDV, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Pam Barry, Joe Barry
A young man returns home from medical school with some disappointing news for his parents -- instead of setting up his own practice, he's going into standup comedy.
The Delivery Boy
(2007, 2 min, MiniDV, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Pam Barry
A pizza delivery boy gets lost and shows up two hours late with disastrous results.
(2007, 2 min, MiniDV, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Pam Barry
A pizza delivery boy gets lost and shows up two hours late with disastrous results.
The Dinner Engagement
(2007, 4 min, 16mm, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Leslie Barry
A hapless young man proposes to a girl, with disastrous consequences.
(2007, 4 min, 16mm, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Leslie Barry
A hapless young man proposes to a girl, with disastrous consequences.
What is Love?
(2006, 4 min, MiniDV, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
An advice columnist quits his job when he realizes that he understands nothing about human relationships.
(2006, 4 min, MiniDV, Color)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry
An advice columnist quits his job when he realizes that he understands nothing about human relationships.
The Wrong House
(2006, 2 min, 16mm, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Leslie Barry
Mr. Rat, a little the worse for wear, returns home to the wrong house in the early hours of the morning, with disastrous results.
(2006, 2 min, 16mm, B&W)
Written and Directed by Matt Barry
Starring Matt Barry, Leslie Barry
Mr. Rat, a little the worse for wear, returns home to the wrong house in the early hours of the morning, with disastrous results.