Matt Kabus / Actor & Music Producer
Atlanta-native, Matt Kabus, has been making some noise in both the music, film and tv industries. Now based in LA, he writes and produces music for TV commericals as well as familiar artists and himself. Matt also makes a huge effort to benefit charities such as ALSA, Rally, Unite 4:Good and Ian’s Friend’s Foundation with his musical abilities. He returns to Atlanta from time to time to visit his family, produce Atlanta-based music projects and to also act in the CW’s hit TV show, The Originals, playing the part of Sean O’Connell, the twin brother of Co-Star Cami O’Connell. Keep an eye out for this guy as he’s at it working hard every day and continues to bring remarkable gifts to the world.
Justin Wood / Freelance
Atlanta native, James “Justin” Wood I, graduated in media production from the University of Alabama. Justin has explored all sides of the industry working freelance under multiple titles. He currently works as a videographer for a local production company, and in less than 6 months he has worked on over 30 projects/videos also providing the sound, lights, film and editing services. Another recent project was the Carnival Productions of a TV movie called Turks & Caicos, working as 2nd AC under director sir David Hare. Release date: PBS/BBC2 March 15 in UK. USA is TBD.
Though his main focus is film, Justin is also an aspiring actor with a minor in theater. He was a grip and actor in a Lenovo Ultrabook alternative ending contest last year–winning 3rd place nation wide. He also had a role in a country music video “The Idea of You” by Hope Cassity.
Creative Loafing recently took notice in a music video he directed for his friend, Matt Kabus, an ATL native singer/songwriter. The project made the cut for CL’s Top 16 Short Cut Films. Show your support and VOTE HERE (ends Mar 14th). The winning video will be featured at the Atlanta Film Festival.
