Matt Rudge
Matt Rudge is a Filmmaker, Comedian and Writer.
“A fantastic film by Matt Rudge. Warm, funny and perception changing. This will win awards” The Times
“Draws parallels to Louis Theroux and Morgan Spurlock” The Independent
“Commendable” The Guardian
“Brave, bold – and way too short a film” The Guide
“Laugh a minute” The List
“A clearly talented performer” The Scotsman
“Impressive stand up” Three Weeks
“Breezy material, neat lines, all told with upbeat good humour” Chortle
“The purveyor of surreal and acerbic comedy” Venue Magazine
Matt was nominated for the prestigious Broadcast Award for best documentary for his film The Autistic Me in 2009. That year he also directed My Dad The Serial Killer, the story of the family of a convicted murderer, for Channel 4. His four short films 25 Years: appeared on Channel 4 as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations.
Away from filmmaking, Matt’s stand up comedy has appeared at major clubs around the country and regularly at the Edinburgh Fringe. Matt was nominated as Comedian of the Year in England’s biggest comedy festival, the Leicester Comedy Festival. He also beat hundreds of entrants to make it as a finalist in two major new act competitions, Edinburgh’s prestigious Laugh Off 2008, and The Laughing Horse New Act of the Year 2007.
At The Edinburgh Fringe Matt wrote and directed the Sketch show The Gadabouts, playing at The Pleasance Dome and The Pleasance Courtyard, with a sell out run each year. Described as “Excellent” by Time Out and “about as Silly as it gets” by The List. Matt also starred in the comedy show International Stand-Up, featuring three of the best new comedians from Australia, New Zealand and the UK.