Photo of Matthew Porterfield
Photo of Matthew Porterfield

Matthew Porterfield

“I try to rely a lot on my own intuition, on what I think about the frame. It’s better maybe not to be too dogmatic about the things you’d like to see.”

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    EXTINCTION OF THE SPECIES

    MATTHEW PORTERFIELD, NICOLASA RUIZ Mexico, 2023

    Playfully exploring existential anxiety, Matthew Porterfield and Nicolasa Ruiz’s reality-blurring new short captures relatable fears about day-to-day life. Following a curious protagonist down a rabbit hole of intrigue, this vibrantly shot film turns urban mundanity into an enchanting wonderland.

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