Matthew Halla
Writing
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The film adaption of James Franco's popular novel Actors Anonymous, exploring the lives of young actors in Hollywood, from the highs to the lows, to the lies and the heartbreak.
Actors Anonymous

Confronted with a series of racially charged incidents, a young black man must overcome rage, alienation, and hopelessness in order to find his own humanity.
The Sleeping Negro

After losing custody of his son, a young father is forced to confront the meaning of his existence.
Nightmares by the Sea

Tristan and Malik, two brothers who are five years apart, must face the cruel reality of their relationship after the unexpected death of their father.
Before You Fade Away Into Nothing

A man seeks the numbing comfort of anonymous sex, until a chance encounter which may change his outlook on life. Inspired in part by Andy Warhol's film "Blow Job," this new film brings the arthouse tradition to the gritty streets of contemporary Los Angeles.