Matthew Holmes
Matthew Holmes is the acclaimed Australian filmmaker and director behind the gripping revenge thriller The Cost, the historically rich bushranger epic The Legend of Ben Hall, and numerous other powerful independent films.
Matthew brings a wealth of experience in storytelling, practical filmmaking, and navigating the Australian film industry from concept to distribution. We dive into his creative process, how he builds tension and emotion in grounded character-driven narratives, and what it takes to direct features on both modest and ambitious scales.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, sound designer, or just love the art of cinema, this conversation gives a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the making of emotionally driven indie films that punch well above their budget.