Matthew A. Cherry

Birth Name:

Matthew Cherry

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Director, Producer, Writer, Editor

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

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