Matthew A. Cherry Biography

Fast Facts

• Attended the University of Akron on a football scholarship and eventually earned a degree in radio, television and film production
• Quote: "Filmmaking is the ultimate collaborative art form․ Every piece of the puzzle is just as important as any other and you cannot take anything or anyone for granted․"
• Quote: "I always knew that I wanted to get into entertainment once I finished playing ball․ When I got into the league, I found out very quickly that I wouldn't be there long․"
• Played in the NFL for several teams in the 2000s before retiring in 2006 to pursue a career in film
• After getting his start as a production assistant, he would begin to direct music videos for artists such as Snoop Dogg and dozens of others
• Began his career in the entertainment industry as a production assistant on various series before turning to directing and establishing the production company, Transparent Film Works
• While a professional athlete, he played for NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Baltimore Ravens and later a team in Germany under the NFL Europe banner