Matthew Patrick Braun
- Producer
- Writer
- Additional Crew
Matthew Patrick Braun is an Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and entertainment executive whose career spans television, film, live events, and branded entertainment.
Braun began his career as an actor, studying at the Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts before continuing his training under acclaimed acting teachers Tom Todoroff and Diane Venora. His early work included theater productions throughout Los Angeles, national commercial campaigns, and appearances in film and television, including the Tribeca Film Festival's "One Hour Photo" campaign alongside Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese.
Leveraging his background in performance and storytelling, Braun transitioned behind the camera and built a multifaceted career as a producer across network television, independent film, live events, and digital media. Over more than a decade producing for major network competition programming, including ABC's Dancing with the Stars, he rose from associate producer to senior producer, earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Competition Reality Series along the way and developing deep expertise in live production, talent relations, and the execution of complex, high-stakes broadcasts.
Alongside his network television work, Braun has built a parallel career as an independent producer, developing and producing feature films, documentaries, and digital content outside the studio system, shepherding projects from financing and development through production and release. This independent producing experience, paired with his network television pedigree, has shaped his reputation as a versatile creative leader with expertise in production management, talent relations, and the execution of complex live and scripted projects alike.
Braun has also developed and executed strategic partnerships with globally recognized brands including Disney, Google, and Hyundai, crafting collaborations that connect storytelling, talent, and audience engagement across multiple platforms. His expertise spans content development, production management, live events, sponsorship integration, strategic partnerships, and audience engagement across traditional and emerging media.
With a career that bridges creative storytelling, business development, and production leadership, Braun continues to develop projects across television, film, and new media, creating opportunities that connect talent, brands, and audiences in meaningful ways.
Based in Los Angeles, Braun remains active as a producer, writer, entrepreneur, and advocate for innovative entertainment experiences.
Braun began his career as an actor, studying at the Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts before continuing his training under acclaimed acting teachers Tom Todoroff and Diane Venora. His early work included theater productions throughout Los Angeles, national commercial campaigns, and appearances in film and television, including the Tribeca Film Festival's "One Hour Photo" campaign alongside Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese.
Leveraging his background in performance and storytelling, Braun transitioned behind the camera and built a multifaceted career as a producer across network television, independent film, live events, and digital media. Over more than a decade producing for major network competition programming, including ABC's Dancing with the Stars, he rose from associate producer to senior producer, earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Competition Reality Series along the way and developing deep expertise in live production, talent relations, and the execution of complex, high-stakes broadcasts.
Alongside his network television work, Braun has built a parallel career as an independent producer, developing and producing feature films, documentaries, and digital content outside the studio system, shepherding projects from financing and development through production and release. This independent producing experience, paired with his network television pedigree, has shaped his reputation as a versatile creative leader with expertise in production management, talent relations, and the execution of complex live and scripted projects alike.
Braun has also developed and executed strategic partnerships with globally recognized brands including Disney, Google, and Hyundai, crafting collaborations that connect storytelling, talent, and audience engagement across multiple platforms. His expertise spans content development, production management, live events, sponsorship integration, strategic partnerships, and audience engagement across traditional and emerging media.
With a career that bridges creative storytelling, business development, and production leadership, Braun continues to develop projects across television, film, and new media, creating opportunities that connect talent, brands, and audiences in meaningful ways.
Based in Los Angeles, Braun remains active as a producer, writer, entrepreneur, and advocate for innovative entertainment experiences.
