Matt Lenski
Encyclopedia
Matt Lenski is an American director. Lenski has directed multiple projects for television. After seven years at Viacom, working for MTV
, MTV2
, Nickelodeon
, Logo
and other affiliates, he moved on to writing and directing projects at Mekanism
. He was nominated for a GLAAD Award
for his work on the "Cupid" safe sex campaign for the Kaiser Foundation
.
Lenski acted and co-produced the 2004 feature film "Point & Shoot," directed by Shawn Regruto. Lenski's 2004 viral campaign, "F*ck New York," parodied the Republican Presidential Convention, which took place in New York City. The satire, which featured thug teens playing the rolls of President George W. Bush
and his political bedfellows, was downloaded and mirrored heavily throughout the internet.
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, MTV2
MTV2
MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to analogue cable lineups across the nation...
, Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
, Logo
Logo (TV channel)
Logo is an American digital cable television channel owned by Viacom's MTV Networks division. Launched in June 2005, the channel's programs are geared towards the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community...
and other affiliates, he moved on to writing and directing projects at Mekanism
Mekanism
Mekanism is a San Francisco and New York-based creative company. They develop viral campaigns, commercials and branded entertainment to inspire measurable brand loyalty....
. He was nominated for a GLAAD Award
GLAAD Media Awards
The GLAAD Media Award is an accolade bestowed by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation to recognize and honor various branches of the media for their outstanding representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives...
for his work on the "Cupid" safe sex campaign for the Kaiser Foundation
Kaiser Foundation
The Kaiser Foundation is a mental health organization based in Canada. Its stated mission is to assist individuals and communities in preventing and reducing the harm associated with problem substance use and addictive behaviours. They are associated with Kaiser Permanente in the United States.It...
.
Lenski acted and co-produced the 2004 feature film "Point & Shoot," directed by Shawn Regruto. Lenski's 2004 viral campaign, "F*ck New York," parodied the Republican Presidential Convention, which took place in New York City. The satire, which featured thug teens playing the rolls of President George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
and his political bedfellows, was downloaded and mirrored heavily throughout the internet.
Music videos
- Fall Out BoyFall Out BoyFall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and composer Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band released five studio albums from 2003–2008...
"Sugar, We're Goin' Down" (hi-fi version) (2005) - Rogue Wave "Publish My Love" (2006)
- The GiraffesThe Giraffes (Brooklyn band)The Giraffes is a Brooklyn-based hard rock band formed in 1998. The group's current lineup features guitarist Damien Paris, drummer Andrew Totolos, lead vocalist Aaron Lazar and bassist Jens Carstensen....
"Having Fun" (2006) - CKYCKY (band)CKY is an American alternative metal band that formed in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1998. Centred around core members Deron Miller , Chad I Ginsburg and Jess Margera , the band shares its name with a skateboarding and stunt video series produced by Bam Margera, brother of drummer Jess...
"Familiar Realm" (2006) - Band of HorsesBand of HorsesBand of Horses, originally briefly known as Horses, are an American rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle by Ben Bridwell. They have released three studio albums, the most recent and most successful of which is 2010's Grammy nominated Infinite Arms...
"The FuneralThe Funeral (song)"The Funeral" is the first single taken from Band of Horses' debut album Everything All the Time, which was released on March 21, 2006. The song was released as a radio and video single in May 2006 in the US. The single was released on May 21, 2007 in the UK on limited edition numbered 7" vinyl to...
" (2006) (using footage directed by his father, Willy Lenski) - Zero 7Zero 7Zero 7 is a British musical duo consisting of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker. The group members began their musical careers as studio engineers and in 1997 formed the group Zero 7. Their debut album, Simple Things was released in 2001 and received critical acclaim...
feat. Sia FurlerSia FurlerSia Kate Isobelle Furler or simply Sia, is an Australian pop, downtempo, and jazz singer and songwriter. In 2000, her single, "Taken for Granted" was a top 10 hit in the United Kingdom. Her 2008 album, Some People Have Real Problems peaked in the top 30 on the Billboard 200...
"Throw It All Away" (2006) - Regina SpektorRegina SpektorRegina Ilyinichna Spektor is a Russian American singer-songwriter and pianist. Her music is associated with the anti-folk scene centered in New York City's East Village.-Early life:...
"On the RadioOn the Radio (Regina Spektor song)"On the Radio" is the first single from Regina Spektor's fourth album, Begin to Hope. The chorus contains references to the song "November Rain" by Guns N' Roses.-Music video:...
" (version 1) (2006) - Mark RonsonMark RonsonMark Daniel Ronson is an English DJ, guitarist, music producer, artist and co-founder of Allido Records. He currently works with his band under the music alias of Mark Ronson & The Business Intl....
feat. Daniel MerriweatherDaniel MerriweatherDaniel Paul Merriweather is an Australian R&B singer-songwriter who has worked as a featured vocalist for other artists and has a solo career. His guest vocals are included on album tracks by Disco Montego, Mark Ronson and Phrase...
"Stop Me" (US / international version) (2007) - OrsonOrson-Places:*Orson, Pennsylvania, a very small town in Preston Township, Pennsylvania in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.*Orson, Indiana, a small fictional town in the TV series The Middle.-People:*Orson Scott Card, science fiction author...
"Ain't No Party" (2007)
Short films
- Filibuster (Premiered at the film festival, Rooftop Films)
- The Guys Behind The "F*** New York" Video