Matthew Rochester is a Native American writer and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Born and raised in the Smoky Mountains, he comes from humble beginnings, seeing the trials and tribulations of drug abuse, domestic violence, and fanatic religion. Rising through, Matthew now holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing and Film Studies from UNCW, studied film in the Czech Republic, and obtained a Masters Degree in Screenwriting from Chapman University. He was a fellow in the 3rd Annual NAMA Feature Film Writers Lab, the NAMA Fest Showrunner’s Program. He has written several episodes for Michael Greyeyes upcoming indigenous horror podcast. Currently, Matthew is developing a television series with Wattpad Studios based off one of their published properties, and in addition, adapting a comic book to series with comic book legend Todd McFarlane.Matthew Rochester
Matthew Rochester is a Native American writer and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Born and raised in the Smoky Mountains, he comes from humble beginnings, seeing the trials and tribulations of drug abuse, domestic violence, and fanatic religion. Rising through, Matthew now holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing and Film Studies from UNCW, studied film in the Czech Republic, and obtained a Masters Degree in Screenwriting from Chapman University. He was a fellow in the 3rd Annual NAMA Feature Film Writers Lab, the NAMA Fest Showrunner’s Program. He has written several episodes for Michael Greyeyes upcoming indigenous horror podcast. Currently, Matthew is developing a television series with Wattpad Studios based off one of their published properties, and in addition, adapting a comic book to series with comic book legend Todd McFarlane.