I’m Matthew Chenet, and stories are the lens through which I see the world. I believe great stories don’t just inform — they connect to the heart and invoke deep emotion. They shift the way we see, and even spark change.

 

As an Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and photographer, I’ve spent my career chasing stories rooted in truth that remind us what it means to be human. My work blends documentary roots with cinematic craft, always guided by two questions: What’s the heart of this story? And how can I bring it to life?

 

Through Left Side Up Films, I partner with networks, NGOs, brands, and artists to craft films that feel alive — grounded in truth, told with care, and illuminated by light.