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Matthew Loren Oates

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Producer
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Matthew Loren Oates was born on 5 November 1981 in Sacramento, California, USA. He is a writer and director, known for We Don't Work (2003), Xeno (2025) and Wasted (2006).
BornNovember 5, 1981
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BornNovember 5, 1981
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    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Known for

    We Don't Work
    6.8
    Short
    • Writer(as Matt Oates)
    • 2003
    Lulu Wilson in Xeno (2025)
    Xeno
    5.2
    • Writer
    • 2025
    Kaley Cuoco and Eddie Kaye Thomas in Wasted (2006)
    Wasted
    5.5
    • Writer(as Matt Oates)
    • 2006
    Dark Light
    • Writer

      Credits

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      Writer

      • Dark Light
        • Writer
        • Post-production
      • Lulu Wilson in Xeno (2025)
        Xeno
        5.2
        • Writer
        • 2025
      • The Big Lug (2013)
        The Big Lug
        Short
        • Writer (as Matt Oates)
        • 2013
      • Issues
        6.7
        TV Series
        • Writer
        • creator (as Matt Oates, as Matt Oates)
        • 2011
      • Kaley Cuoco and Eddie Kaye Thomas in Wasted (2006)
        Wasted
        5.5
        • Writer (as Matt Oates)
        • 2006
      • Coat Pockets
        7.8
        Short
        • Writer (as Matt Oates)
        • 2005
      • We Don't Work
        6.8
        Short
        • story (as Matt Oates)
        • 2003
      • The Missing
        7.9
        Short
        • Writer (as Matt Oates)
        • 2003

      Director

      • Dark Light
        • Director
        • Post-production
      • Lulu Wilson in Xeno (2025)
        Xeno
        5.2
        • Director
        • 2025
      • The Big Lug (2013)
        The Big Lug
        Short
        • Director (as Matt Oates)
        • 2013
      • Pro-Semitism: Psychotherapy
        2.5
        Short
        • Director (as Matt Oates)
        • 2011
      • Pro-Semitism: Law
        Short
        • Director (as Matt Oates)
        • 2011
      • Pro-Semitism: Hollywood
        Short
        • Director (as Matt Oates)
        • 2011
      • Issues
        6.7
        TV Series
        • Director (as Matt Oates)
        • 2011
      • Kaley Cuoco and Eddie Kaye Thomas in Wasted (2006)
        Wasted
        5.5
        • Director (as Matt Oates)
        • 2006
      • Coat Pockets
        7.8
        Short
        • Director (as Matt Oates)
        • 2005
      • We Don't Work
        6.8
        Short
        • Director (as Matt Oates)
        • 2003
      • The Missing
        7.9
        Short
        • Director (as Matt Oates)
        • 2003

      Producer

      • Lulu Wilson in Xeno (2025)
        Xeno
        5.2
        • producer (p.g.a.)
        • 2025
      • Issues
        6.7
        TV Series
        • executive producer (as Matt Oates)
        • 2011
      • Kaley Cuoco and Eddie Kaye Thomas in Wasted (2006)
        Wasted
        5.5
        • producer (as Matt Oates)
        • 2006
      • Coat Pockets
        7.8
        Short
        • producer (as Matt Oates)
        • 2005
      • We Don't Work
        6.8
        Short
        • producer (as Matt Oates)
        • 2003
      • The Missing
        7.9
        Short
        • executive producer (as Matt Oates)
        • 2003
      • In-development projects at IMDbPro

      Personal details

      • Alternative name
        • Matt Oates
      • Born
        • November 5, 1981
        • Sacramento, California, USA

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