We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Matt Duhamel a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Matt, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you tell us the backstory behind how you came up with the idea?

I came up with the idea for Metamora Films while driving down a highway in Utah. A billboard caught my eye—it mentioned something about metamorphosis. I began playing with that word in my head and eventually landed on a shorter version: Metamora. At that moment, I knew I wanted to start producing documentary films, and I needed a name that represented change, transformation, and new beginnings.

That was the day my indie film company was born. Over the next five years, I produced several documentary and narrative films. They were all low-budget projects, and for the most part, I was a one-man band. In fact, I even started calling myself The Lone Filmmaker because of it.

I believed I could succeed because there were so many stories waiting to be told—stories I felt people truly needed to hear. I’ve always been committed to telling the full story, not just selective snippets.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I started my career in TV and radio broadcasting, so moving into documentary filmmaking and video production felt like a natural transition. I’ve also been an entrepreneur since childhood, always drawn to creating and building new projects. In addition to documentaries, I now collaborate with local businesses and organizations to produce both short- and long-form video projects. I truly enjoy providing this service, because I believe video is one of the most powerful tools for storytelling and marketing.

For my clients, I focus on solving key challenges such as increasing exposure and strengthening brand identity through video. My specialty is producing mini-documentaries that showcase the story behind a business, rather than relying solely on quick social media clips. At my core, I’ve always been a storyteller—and if I can use that skill to help small businesses gain authentic online exposure, I know I’m doing meaningful work.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, the most rewarding aspect of being a creative is simply doing something I truly enjoy. I’ve always been drawn to creativity—ever since I was about ten years old, carrying a video camera on my shoulder and capturing the world around me. Sure, I could have chosen a more traditional career path that offered financial stability, but I’ve never been built for the 9-to-5 lifestyle. Creativity has always been in my blood.

In my work as a filmmaker and video producer, I especially love meeting new people and helping bring their vision to life through the power of sight and sound. One of the most rewarding moments is seeing their excitement when a project is complete and knowing that my work can not only tell their story but also support and strengthen their business.

Where do you think you get most of your clients from?

Literally just talking and connecting to people. That’s it! Being personable and taking honest interest in clients’ ideas is extremely important to sourcing new clients and projects.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.metamorafilms.org
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metamorafilmsdoc
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metamora-films-doc
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@metamora_films
• Other: My film festival!
  

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