Matthew Winstead (born November 23, 1988) is an American filmmaker, actor, public speaker, writer, author, and podcaster. From a young age, he crafted home movies and amateur films with friends and family. In 2020, he founded Studio 29 Films, his own production company. Winstead debuted with GRANDAD, a heartfelt documentary about his grandfather, before turning to his passion for horror with his first feature film, HYDE.