- Born
- Nickname
- MK
- Starting his filmmaking career at 11, -MK- has achieved significant success with his work showcased on Netflix, CBS, ABC, FOX, and other major networks. His portfolio encompasses feature films, shorts, commercials, and impactful documentaries addressing issues like Crystal Meth and School Bullying. As a celebrated Writer-Director-Producer, -MK- has earned awards and industry recognition, sharing his expertise through mentoring, teaching, and speaking engagements.
Driven by his belief in the power of cinema to affect change, -MK- founded Rogue Marble Inc., a non-profit movie company. Through his "contextual filmmaking" approach, he has produced compelling films in the Philippines, Haiti, and Cambodia, amplifying authentic storytelling that resonates globally. Additionally, Rogue Marble's commercial division, Kaphene Studios, crafts premier entertainment in both non-fiction (e.g., the xFaith streaming series) and fiction, including novels, streaming series, and graphic novels.
Through his dedication to his craft and commitment to cross-cultural production, MK hopes to live a life that leaves audiences around the world impacted and inspired.- IMDb Mini Biography By: -MK-
- SpouseShira Kilburn(May 10, 2008 - present) (3 children)
- ChildrenNicole KilburnJesse Kilburn
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- Pronounshe/him
- Sexual orientationStraight
- He made his first films at age 11 with his neighborhood friends. They were shot on silent 8mm film, edited with scissors and scotch tape, and had a soundtrack recorded live with the group gathered around a cassette tape recorder, live while watching the edited movie projected on a screen. These films contained matte paintings, animated props, visual effects, stop-motion, and pyrotechnics.
- To make a satellite TV broadcast that never came into being, his second feature film - Shadowlands - went from concept through principal photography in less than 4 months. This feature also marked Matthew's feature film directorial and screen-writing debut. The film won the 2002 Thriller of the Year award.
- He spent 4 years traveling the globe (Eastern Europe to SE Asia) setting up production on the xFaith.com Media Project - the "eXtreme Faith" movie series.
- Pursue your heart's dreams, and you will never question your life's purpose.
- I was raised to believe that anything is possible...any dream is attainable; but one has to be willing to take the risk and pursue that dream with reason, wisdom and a bit of reckless abandon.
- You can't live in the past. Remember it, learn from it, and then move forward with all of your heart.
- Beauty is mere vanity unless its foundation is humility.
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