Matt Hartle

Biography

Matt Hartle is a writer, director, designer, and VFX artist. He lives in northern Montana with his wife, two children, and a colossal Newfoundland dog, Nana.

For several decades, he has worked in theatrical advertising and visual effects, at first in Los Angeles and later remotely from Montana. As a partner in a successful visual effects company, he spends his days helping others to realize their dreams, but at night (or very early in the morning!), works to manifest his own! He has been fortunate to contribute to several of the Harry Potter films, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and the Lionsgate logo, to name a few.

In Montana, he and his family ski, bike, swim, camp, hike--basically anything to be out of doors in the beautiful place they live! They also enjoy traveling, meeting new people, and seeing new places--their favorite so far being Venice, Italy.

Matt has written a number of screenplays and directed several short films, including the award-winning short, Agent. Of Courage and Sacrifice is Matt's debut novel and the first in a planned trilogy.