Mario Patrick Mattei II

Director of Photography

Also: Camera Operator

Austin, TX

MARIO MATTEI, at matteivisuals.com, is an award-winning Cinematographer & Director creating commercials, films, & creative video content for expressive brands, ad agencies, & remarkable people. (IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6203989/)Mario has directed & lensed work for top brands such as TOYOTA, the ARMY, PGA Golf, Dell, UNDER ARMOUR, IBM, NULO, & USAA.Mario’s popular documentary, which he both directed & shot, The Gentleman Driver, was purchased by NETFLIX in 2018 & is currently viewable on AMAZON. His most recent award-winning feature documentary, Water Wars | fightin’ dirty for the desert’s blue gold, won BEST TEXAS FEATURE at the acclaimed DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL and is now finalizing distribution. Mario also co-story created, produced, & was the Director of Photography for the Female-led Western, She Was the Deputy’s Wife (starring Megan Therese Rippey & Shayn Herndon), now available on PRIME VIDEO. As the cinematographer for director Barbara FG, Mario won the 2022 Austin Music Awards in the category of BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR for Sir Woman “Party City”. His Director of Photography work on the documentary Beyond Homeless, contributed to the film’s acceptance into 21 film festivals, 8 of which granted the filmmakers WINNER awards in various categories.Mario’s sci-fi film, Time Slot, received BEST THRILLER from the LOS ANGELES FILM AWARDS, while his crime-drama, Being Thomas (on Amazon Prime, starring Alan Trong), won an AUDIENCE FAVORITE AWARD, & his debut documentary about Black Sea Turks premiered at LONG BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. Mario has also made numerous brand films for non-profits, healthcare providers, alternative sports, and corporate clients who were looking to strengthen emotional bonds with their audience through authentic storytelling.Whether crafting docu-style, commercials, or visual narrative, as Director of Photography or Director, Mario seeks to provoke thought & stir emotions. He believes in time-tested storytelli