WHO?

Matison LeBlanc was born and raised on the banks of the bayous in the small town of Morgan City, Louisiana. One of the most profound lessons she learned entering adulthood was that being born in Morgan City is not one of her fatal flaws, but one of her greatest strengths. Matison feels a profound responsibility as an artist and as a Louisiana native to tell the untold stories of her culture and heritage, and to give a voice to those often misrepresented in the media. Since becoming a first generation Summa Cum Laude graduate from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Matison has been tirelessly working on developing her first feature "Ada and the Doc," based on the untold true story of the first woman executed by the state of Louisiana, which took place in her hometown back in 1927. Matison has written and directed five shorts and one commercial thus far, being awarded titles such as "Best Short Film," "Best Female Director," and "Best Screenplay," at various festivals and competitions. Her proof-of-concept short film for "Ada and the Doc" sold out its local premiere with over 500 attendees, but most notably will screen at the legendary Festival de Cannes this year in the Emerging Filmmakers Showcase at the American Pavilion.

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Matison has spent her life cultivating her ability to execute creative visions with clarity, collaboration, and purpose. Her early training as a painter earned her national recognition and scholarships; her love for language showed up in award-winning essays; and her background in theatre and dance gave her an instinct for physical storytelling. All of these disciplines came together at the Savannah College of Art & Design, where she found her true calling as a filmmaker. Like Tim Burton, whose journey from illustrator to filmmaker has always inspired her, she brings artistry and emotional nuance to every frame.

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Her cinematic style is rooted in emotionally rich, character-driven storytelling, where the inner lives of her protagonists are as central as the world they inhabit. Influenced by filmmakers like Robert Eggers, Greta Gerwig, and Christopher Nolan, she favors composed, deliberate visuals that serve a thematic or psychological purpose. She aims to immerse the audience fully—whether through the historical texture of a setting or the emotional truth of a character’s experience—while evoking deep sympathy for her characters.

 

Dialogue and visual storytelling are equally vital in her work. She uses both not just to convey plot, but to explore identity, conflict, and connection. Ultimately, Matison's films seek to create intimate yet expansive experiences, where every frame and line of dialogue contributes to a world that feels both vividly real and emotionally resonant.