Born on February 19, 1978, in San Francisco, California, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin is a multifaceted artist known for his diverse contributions to the worlds of music, filmmaking, and creative collaborations.

Over the years, he has showcased his talents as a musician, director, and co-founder of filmmaking collectives. Let’s delve into some intriguing facts about Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, shedding light on his versatile career.

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• Matt Bettinelli-Olpin’s journey in the music scene began with the formation of the Bay Area punk band Link 80 in 1993. As a guitarist and backing vocalist, he played a significant role in the band’s first two albums, “17 Reasons” and “Killing Katie.”

• Following his time with Link 80, Bettinelli-Olpin shifted gears and worked as a music journalist. His interviews with notable bands such as Alkaline Trio, Dropkick Murphy’s, Blur, and others added a journalistic dimension to his diverse career.

• In 2016, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin participated in a Link 80 reunion for the Asian Man Records 20th Anniversary. The band, known for its punk roots, played two sold-out shows in San Francisco, featuring a video tribute to former member Nick Traina.

• Bettinelli-Olpin’s foray into filmmaking includes the co-founding of two collectives. In 2007, he, along with Chad Villella and Rob Polonsky, established Chad, Matt & Rob, showcasing a unique blend of comedy, adventure, sci-fi, and horror. In 2011, he formed Radio Silence with Tyler Gillett and Justin Martinez.

• As part of Radio Silence, Bettinelli-Olpin co-directed the segment “10/31/98” for the feature film V/H/S. Premiering at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, the film gained attention for its innovative storytelling and was theatrically released by Magnolia Pictures in October 2012.

• The filmmaking journey continued with Devil’s Due, created for 20th Century Fox, and Southbound, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2015. Southbound was theatrically released by The Orchard on February 5, 2016.

• Chad, Matt & Rob became known for their distinctive style, combining humor, adventure, and genre-blending elements. Working with limited resources, they crafted viral videos like “Roommate Alien Prank Gone Bad” and a series of Interactive Adventures, accumulating over 100,000,000 views online.

• According to an interview with IndieWire, Bettinelli-Olpin worked at New Line Cinema, starting in the mailroom and later becoming the office manager. The group, Chad, Matt & Rob, utilized New Line Cinema’s offices after hours to create their unique sets.

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