Matt Billingsly studied writing and directing at USC's School of Cinema-Television, graduating with high honors. He specializes in true stories and book adaptations.
Selected Credits
Da 5 BloodsRewrote "The Last Tour," a Vietnam drama for Netflix. Spike Lee directed after Oliver Stone departed.
Code Name VeilOriginal screenplay about U.S. involvement in Lebanon. Appeared on Franklin Leonard's Black List. Set up at Black Label Media with Michael Cuesta directing and Ansel Elgort starring.
GuantanamoShowtime legal series. Staff writer alongside Oliver Stone and producer Alexandra Milchan.
How Music Got FreeAdaptation of Stephen Witt's nonfiction bestseller examining the mp3 and the collapse of the music industry.
On Desperate GroundTV miniseries adaptation of Hampton Sides' bestseller about the Korean War, with Cinetic Media.
The Fear IndexAdapted Robert Harris's thriller for Left Bank Pictures and Sky TV.
Stringer: A Reporter's Journey Through the CongoAdapted Anjan Sundaram's book, with Manish Dayal and director Meera Menon attached.
Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' WarHolocaust drama based on Artemis Joukowsky's book.
The Trail of TearsAccount of the Cherokee removal for producer Hunt Lowry.
Witness OneOriginal script in development with Mandalay Entertainment.
The First StarfightersOriginal script in development with Escape Artists.
The RemainingAdapted J.D. Molles' work for Lucas Foster and ANVL Entertainment.