2026CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
An 86-minute feature documentary on CFNY 102.1, the Toronto-area station that became one of the most influential punk, new wave and alternative radio stations in the world, with interviews including Geddy Lee and Jim Kerr. It premiered on TVO in January 2026 and came to PBS in September 2026.
2021Write Record Tour
A feature documentary on the life of a working musician, from writing to recording to touring, told by more than fifty songwriters, rock icons and pop stars including Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, The Who, Slash, Katy Perry and Ozzy Osbourne. I directed and produced it.
2014Lennon or McCartney
A 34-minute documentary short that I directed and edited: 550 artists, 10 years, one question. It has more than 740,000 views on YouTube and was covered by Slate, Stereogum and the Houston Chronicle.
PRESSOn my directing
- The Hollywood ReporterRush's Geddy Lee, Jim Kerr get spotlight in pioneering rock radio station doc
- DeadlinePBS dials up deal for music doc CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
- Billboard CanadaCFNY: The Spirit of Radio captures the essence of influential Ontario rock station
- Global NewsNew documentary shows the 'Spirit' side of Toronto radio station
- SlateLennon or McCartney? Watch 550 artists answer the question
BACKGROUNDWhere the films come from
Before filmmaking I was a music director in Canadian rock radio, and from 2003 to 2014 I recorded more than 700 interviews with musicians and actors for the Matt Schichter Interviews archive. I also work as a film producer and line producer. For directing enquiries, see representation.