Matthew Kay

Director, Producer, Writer

Matt Kay is a British documentary filmmaker. He co-founded Walks Of Life Films in 2012 concentrating on producing socially conscious documentaries. In the past six years he's directed and shot a variety of projects for online and broadcast, whether it be in Egypt during the Arab Spring or a Brazilian favela during the World Cup. His first film, Over The Wall, was distributed by Espresso TV and broadcast in the Middle East as well as being acquired by VOD platforms. He has since been awarded grant funding from the BFI, European Cultural Foundation, Film London and Tribeca Film Institute. Little Miss Sumo was his first festival documentary and premiered at BFI London Film Festival 2018. He is currently developing his feature documentary Sumo Supremes.

Known For

  • Little Miss Sumo
    Little Miss Sumo2018
  • TLC Forever
    TLC Forever2023
  • Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie
    Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie2024
  • The New York Times Presents
    The New York Times Presents3 seasons
  • Andrew Young: The Dirty Work
    Andrew Young: The Dirty Work2025

Filmography

2018
Little Miss Sumo · as Screenplay

2020
The New York Times Presents · as Cinematographer
2018
Little Miss Sumo · as Director Of Photography
2018
Explained · as Cinematographer