MATADOR ORIGINALS SUBMISSIONS

Matador Originals explore the landscape of travel, culture, conservation, and social issues around the world.

If you haven’t had a chance to check out Matador Originals, you’re in for a treat. You’ll find everything from stories of a Maasai Warrior’s return home to the last living traditional tattoo artist in the Philipines.

Our web series investigate what it’s really like for Westerners to travel in Iran and how one Black traveler makes it his mission to spread positivity across Europe. We’ve produced multiple conservation documentaries, from big cats in Africa to marine biologiests studying ecosystems in the unlikliest of places. And we’ve highlighted important social issues from women’s empowerment to the continued stigma of living with HIV.

Matador is currently looking for new story concepts, filmmakers, and talent for upcoming original productions, as well as already completed films for distribution. Please fill out the following form, and attach any relevant decks or media assets for consideration.

CONCEPT | FILM TITLE*
MEDIA TYPE*
- Feature Film
- Documentary Short / Short Film
- Hosted / Talent driven Web Series
- Not sure
LOGLINE*
Brief (one sentence max) synopsis of concept.
EMAIL*
HOST / FILMMAKER BIO
Brief (one-sentence max) bio of host / filmmaker.
ON CAMERA EXAMPLE

URL of any hosted video you've done. If unavailable, please record a 1-minute introduction of yourself speaking to the camera in the attachments below.
VIDEO SAMPLE

URL of production you've shot or had key creative role in making. *Please explain your role in the filmmaker bio.
HOST VIDEO EXAMPLE
Accepted file types: jpg, mp4, mov, png.
If necessary, upload host video example for the project.
MAIN DESCRIPTION
Give a brief overview of the project that answers: Who the characters are; Where the story takes place; What the central conflict / challenge / objective is. ( 3 sentences max)
SETUP AND PAYOFF
How is your story relatable and relevant to a wide audience? Please explain the premise. Then explain the “payoff” -- why your show / film should matter to the audience. (3 sentences max)
FILE UPLOAD
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, mp4, png.
Please upload any additional deck or relevant materials.
Phone
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