Matt Blaine

Co-Executive Producer for a Lifetime Network unscripted social experiment series called, “Living With the Enemy”…that took two people on opposite sides of a polarizing social issue and forced them to live together. Season 1: 6x60. Stand-alone episodes. I created the format per episode and supervised the field team as we produced and captured these experiments in the field. I also worked very closely with talent, through some very challenging and sensitive situations (on and off camera).

Executive Producer & Showrunner for a cooking competition series (with a comedic twist) for FYI called, “Pressure Cooker”. In each episode, three teams would compete in an attempt to master the culinary identity of that episode’s region…by navigating an unfamiliar town (full of ‘produced’ roadblocks) to purchase local ingredients (from colorful local characters) and create a region-specific dish for our hard-to-impress judges. Basically it’s ‘The Amazing Race’ meets ‘Chopped.’ Hosted by comedian Max Silvestri. I wrote the script for the host and worked very closely with the judges and culinary producer. Season 1: 4x60. Stand-alone episodes. I staffed the series and supervised logistics and creative on casting, pre-pro, production, and post...as well as managed the budget with the Line Producer. Very large crew in the field (30+), intense logistics.

Executive Producer & Showrunner for an unscripted build/reveal series for Nat Geo Wild called, “Fish Tank Kings”…about a team of elite aquarium designers who push the envelope of possibility by creating some of the largest and most elaborate aquariums in the world. The storytelling is very ‘science’ and ‘engineering’ driven. Seasons 2&3: 16x60. Two aquarium reveals per episode. I staffed the series and supervised creative on production and post...as well as managed the budget with the Line Producer. I also worked very closely with talent on design ideas and construction schedule.

EP and show runner for 14 hour-long episodes on this documentary series that explores the lives and sub-cultures of American youth. Supervised all areas, including: casting, production, post, and final delivery. ** Won an Emmy® in 2009 for Outstanding Special Class Series ** Won the 2010 Inspire Award from Donate Life: Hollywood

EP and show runner for four seasons of Elimination Station, sister series to CBS's Amazing Race. This series uncovers what happens to the contestants once they've been eliminated from the race. Filmed all over the world: Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, etc.

Documentary feature film that follows American stand-up comedy troop set off on a groundbreaking comedy tour throughout the Middle East. Through a celebration of culture and comedy, the film confronts the misconception that Arabs have no sense of humor. This movie made its theatrical release in June of 2011.

Show runner and director for the entire 3rd season on unscripted comedy series that profiles comedian Kathy Griffin as she attempts to keep her D-List status in the public eye. ** Won an Emmy® in 2008 for Outstanding Reality Series

Directed several episodes of this critically-acclaimed unscripted reality show which takes two families, usually from different social classes and lifestyles, and swaps the wives/mothers for two weeks - revealing the extraordinarily different ways families live their lives.

6 thirty-minute episodes of a narrative-style re-creation series on true stories of scandals, pranks, and controversies. Wrote scripts and designed shots in prep, directed cast and crew in the field, creative supervision from prep through final output in post.

4 one-hour episodes of a host-driven documentary series that compares modern technology to ancient technology. Shot on High Def 24P. In charge of directing the host and ENG crew on location for several weeks in Europe (Italy, Greece, and England).

6 one-hour episodes of a documentary series that intimately portrays of young adults attempting dramatic changes in their lives. In the field directing, producing, camera/sound operating, and story editing. Creative supervision from prep through final output in post.

Dozens of episodes over 3 seasons of a reality relationship show. Shot one segment (half of an episode) per week. Weekly responsibilities included developing show ideas, directing cast and ENG crew in the field, writing paper edits, etc.