MATTE Projects

A PARTY Returns for Frieze NYC With the legend @moodymann313 Come dance — RSVP in bio

We loved this conversation between our own @mrowean and @theimpression_ , diving into how brands are reallocating spend, the return of craft, and why the future of luxury is about extending the relationship, not just closing a sale. Check out the Impression and read the full piece at the link in bio.

A new light appears on the horizon. From the port of Málaga, @fourseasonsyachts set sail for the first time. And we were honored to help shape the moment. Across three days and a yacht full of firsts, we led the creative direction of the naming ceremony and iconic champagne break, the opening night gala, content capture, gifting, guest journey, and every detail in between. Four Seasons Yachts brought the hospitality and the design, and we crafted a story. A maiden voyage, a new chapter, a new light. Creative direction, experiential production, and content by MATTE. Credits: Partner Matt Rowean — @mrowean President Neda Whitney — @nedawhitneygram Senior Project Manager Jessica Weingast — @jess.weingast Creative Director Derek Fearon — @derekfearon Creative Director, Experiential David Orellana — @davidorellanaco Senior Experiential Designer Jonica San Juan — @jonicasanjuan Experiential Designer Dylan Notestine Design Director Anna Ng — @anna____ng Senior Designer Nick Wilson — @nickpixel.ny Designer Jess Mays — @jess.mays Head of Strategy Ann Kim — @anngoeseast SVP, Head of Production Thad Somoza Producer Dylan Valdivia — dylanvaldivia Producer Joey Daoud — @joey_daoud Producer Luke Berry Producer Salem Ballew — @salemballew Production Coordinator Kay Cui @kayjcui Photo credit: Alani Media

Grateful to be back at #SCAD for a panel with SCADStyle, our President Neda Whitney and Founding Partner Brett Kincaid, in conversation with Reese Pozgay from Moose Knuckles. A great discussion on storytelling, creative partnership, and what makes brands resonate. From our work with Moose Knuckles, it always starts with a strong point of view—something that anchors everything that follows. Always inspired by the energy and talent at @scaddotedu scaddotedu

POMPEII // UTILITY On April 1, Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE performed their new record to a packed house in NYC, presented by MATTE. Photos by @abigailwornockphotography

Brooklyn celebrated @maisonmargielafragrances latest scent, “Chasing Sunsets” with sounds by @EliEscobar and DJ set headliner, @Fcukers .  MATTE partnered to curate this experience, creating immersive sets to bring the magic of a Brazilian Balada in Ipanema to Brooklyn for an unforgettable night.  Credits: MATTE Partner — Max Pollack @maxapo President — Neda Whitney @nedawhitneygram Head of Client Services — Lindsey Maino @lindsey_maino Client Director — Allison Margolis @allisonmargolis Senior Project Manager — Nikolai Jackowski @nikolaichristian Creative Director — Andre Brown @andr.e_b Senior Experiential Designer — Adriana Avendano @bae_driana Senior Experiential Renderer — Will Embree @will.embree Graphic Designer — Nat Barreira @natpixel Music & Programming Director — Luc Cea-Sanson @ceasanson Executive Producer — Meredith Mabile @meremab Director, Experiential Production — Jimmy Tran MATTE Photographer — Figo Wang @figo.pov Event Photography — @bfa

What is a reel? For us, it’s nostalgia. Thousands of hours. Countless edits. An assemblage of the work of many. It’s a consolidation of the past year, and a bit more. A memory of what was, and a foundation for what’s to come. They’re fun to make, though time-intensive. In a way, they become a kind of company keepsake. Hope you enjoy.

Just arrived in nyc!! Performing my album for the first time at Hero this Saturday. Rsvp in bio, link closing soon

The @moncler Grenoble pre-show energy with Shaun White, Gus Kenworthy, Jennie, and Izabel Goulart. Two episodes of “What’s in the Box” with Leah Dou, Joaquín Furriel, and Arnaud Binard. Building the universe before the lights went up, making anticipation a major part of the story.

For @moncler Grenoble in Aspen, we directed the VIPs to the slopes: Penn Badgley, Izabel Goulart and Arnaud Binard — documenting what happens when luxury and performance intersect. Full credits on website.

The @moncler moment. Moonlit snowmobile rides through the Aspen forest. Celebrity arrivals and backstage POV leading up to the runway. CGI announcement, to stop-motion invite unboxing, through the after-show glow, we captured every angle of Moncler Grenoble in Aspen. Full credits on website.

It’s not about the time or the place. It’s about the people who show up. MATTE partnered with @newbalance and @footlocker to bring the Abzorb 2000 global campaign to life digitally and in stores worldwide – captured in Madrid with football star endrick at the center. This isn’t a quiet moment. It’s a collective pulse. And the Abzorb 2000 is right at the heart of it. Credits: Partner: Max Pollack @maxapo President: Neda Whitney @nedawhitneygram Visual Director: Pat Dierker @patdierker ACD: Ariel Panigel @panawapa Designer: Jess Mays @jessmays Senior Strategist: Deborah Igunma @debsplayerone Group Client Director: Shreena Shah @shreena_s Head of Client Services: Lindsey Maino @Lindsey Maino Client Supervisor: Kiara Fairbrother @kiarafairbro Director of Production/Executive Producer: @spencer.thompson Executive Producer: Maria ‘Bete” Fernandez @beteknows Madrid Production Services: @yours.production Madrid Executive Producer: Rebecca Watson @srta.watson Madrid Producer - Victor Núñez Madrid Production Coordinator - Patricia Tarriño Madrid Production Coordinator - Silvana Lastra Photographer: Javier Castán @javiercastan Digitech: Enrique Escandell DP: Puxxo @puxxoo Stylist: Alfredo Santamaría @gothic__sport Production Design: Irene Luna @irenelunaz BTS Photography: Lucas Moreno Talent: Endrick Endrick Michael Czeizinger - Senior Director of Post @mczeizinger Caro Fortuna - Post Supervisor