Matthew akers biography
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Matthew Akers
American film producer
Matthew Akers | |
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| Born | (1975-11-19) November 19, 1975 (age 49) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Director, producer, cinematographer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Matthew Akers (born November 19, 1975) is an American film director, producer, cinematographer, and photographer.
Matthew akers biography
He is best known for the critically acclaimed documentary Marina Abramović: The Artist is Present,[1] (2012) for which he won a Peabody and Emmy Award. He recently directed two primetime ABC television specials for David Blaine, Real or Magic (2013) and Beyond Magic (2016), which featured Blaine performing magic for various celebrities and public figures.[2]
Early life and education
Akers was born and raised in Dallas, Texas.
He studied fine art and sculpture at the School of Visual Arts.[3]
Career
Akers has shot and produced over a dozen documentary television series, including the 10-part series C