Matthew Hogan
Acting
Biography
Matthew Hogan was born 29th November 2006 in Limerick Ireland and is currently studying for a Bachelor’s in Art and History at MIA. He began his journey in the arts when he was brought on as an extra for the short film ‘A Swan Song’, by filmmaker Jonty Ross. From there, Matthew spent a year in the Limerick School of Acting, under Nigel Mercier, appeared in ‘The Addams Family Musical’ in the Lime-tree Theatre, playing Lurch, and worked on several other local productions alongside Ross and his film group, Visionary Films Ireland. Matthew had come from a rough childhood and fell into a spell of depression and drug addiction, following the end of his school years. In 2026, Matthew became a father at the young age of 19. In the summer of 2026, Matthew was able to turn his life around, overcoming his addictions and is now working as a registered bartender. He is looking to return to the film industry, having last worked in 2025.
Known For
Earl Clancy, a cinema owner on the edge, battles a series of disasters while juggling personal turmoil and the chaos of a packed Friday night crowd. Told in real time over the course of the movie playing in the cinema.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Based on the growing drug epidemic among young people in Limerick Ireland, Dominic, a teenage boy, gets dragged into the world of youth drugs and organised crime following a night out.
Addiction
John, a young man struggling with the death of his brother, looks to get revenge on the men who took him out. But as the lies build up, the true identity of his brothers killer becomes more and more difficult to grasp.
I Fear The Man I’ve Become
Years after the mysterious death of his grandmother, a young boy is stalked by a unknown woman in white, a figure who may have more to do with the grandmothers passing than thought…in this modern retelling of the classic Irish folklore ‘The Banshee’.
The Cry Of O’Neill
Short film sequel to Stream 2022.
Stream 2
A young girl learns to love herself through dance. Told through silent film.