PRODUCTION DESIGN / ART DIRECTION
Matt Tognacci’s artistic vision has been bringing ideas to life for over a decade with his innovative custom sets and detailed studio environments. Matt has created original, realistic and fantastical surroundings for television, film, and special events. Born and raised in Boston Massachusetts, Matt’s inventive aesthetic sense was first inspired in the 80’s by Stan Lee, Silly Putty, and Friday Night Videos. After his studies in art and design led him to Los Angeles, Matt’s personal flair for style and originality emerged and it continues to evolve with his work as an in demand production designer. Matt has worn many hats in the art department, giving him a thorough knowledge of the workings of both on and off the set. Combined with an intuitive eye for detail, a keen awareness of budget issues and the ability to adapt quickly under pressure, Matt’s extensive experience reveals a unique perspective when managing his design team and collaborating with producers, directors, clients and all other departments.
2018 daytime EMMY award nominee: outstanding art direction, set decoration, scenic design
2017 daytime EMMY award nominee: outstanding art direction, set decoration, scenic design
2014 daytime EMMY award nominee: outstanding art direction, set decoration, scenic design
2013 daytime EMMY award WINNER: outstanding art direction, set decoration, scenic design
Production Design
ME TIME with Frangela | Kids At Play/ Raycom Media |
The Raw Word | Streetwise Entertainment/ Syndicated |
The Climate Reality Project | Shoulder Hill Entertainment |
The IMDB Show | IMDB/ I.N.E. Entertainment |
The Descendants 2 “Live After Party” | Whalerock Industries / Disney Channel |
MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Season 2 | I.N.E./ Electric City Entertainment |
American Beauty Star | Herrick TV/ Lifetime |
Callaway Live | Callaway Golf Co. |
Pretty Little Liars “VIP Wrap Party” | Lussier/ Warner Bros |
Dance Off Junior 2 | Dance On Network |
The T.D. Jakes Show | 44 Blue Productions |
Dance Moms Season 7 Kickoff Special | Collins Ave / Lifetime |
MVP (Most Valuable Partner) | I.N.E./ Electric City Entertainment |
The Real World 32 – Seattle | Bunim/Murray Productions / MTV |
Dance Off Junior | Dance On Network |
Dance Moms Season 6 Reunion | Collins Ave/ Lifetime |
Be The Idol | Matador Content |
Every Single Step | I.N.E./ Trium Entertainment |
Dance Moms Season 6 Kickoff Special | Collins Ave / Lifetime |
Disney 3X5 LIVE | DiGa/ Disney |
SO-ME (Pilot) | POPSUGAR |
19th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards | ADG Awards Committee |
Child Genius 2 | Shed Media / Lifetime |
Dance Moms Season 5 Reunion | Collins Ave / Lifetime |
Hollyweed & Vine | Wholly Cow Productions |
The Talk | CBS Television Studios |
The Real World 25 – Las Vegas | Bunim/Murray Productions / MTV |
I Get That A Lot | LMNO Productions / CBS |
Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory | MTV |
The Swell Season “Low Rising” | Soap Box Films / Director: Sam Beam |
Reality Bites Back | 3 Ball Productions / Comedy Central |
Scott Baio is 46… And Pregnant | 3 Ball Productions / VH1 |
I Know My Kid’s a Star | 3 Ball Productions / VH1 |
The Firm Workout | Gaim Home Video |
Billy Blanks – AMPED | Gaim Home Video |
Sunny D “Fruit Oasis” (Commercial) | Ambitious Entertainment |
Top Flight “D12” (Commercial) | Ambitious Entertainment |
Comfort Zone (Commercial) | Ambitious Entertainment |
Colgate “Portraits” (Commercial) | Pop Flash Productions |
Best In Town | Animal Planet |
Smokin Hot Talk | VH1 |
Entertainment Weekly – Must List | VH1 |
The Shortlist 2003 | MTV 2 |
Scratch And Burn | MTV |
Silent Radio (Short Film) | Whale-Road Productions |
Cart Racing “Adrenaline” | Kontrast Films (Telly Award Winner) |
Phil Vassar “Just Another Day In Paradise” | Planet Video |
Red Bull (Commercial) | Straw Dogs |
Silent Predators | VonZerneck/ Sertner Films |
Art Direction
Minute To Win It | NBC Universal / NBC |
Take The Money And Run | Profiles Television Productions / ABC |
The Sing Off | 10th Planet Productions / NBC |
The Whole 19 Yards | Lock And Key Productions / CBS |
Daisy of Love | 51 Minds Productions / VH1 |
The Grove Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony | Bob Bain/Greg Sills Productions |
Beat The Monkey (Pilot) | City Lights / Cartoon Network |
Miss Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant | Fox Sports |
Beat The Blondes” (Pilot) | 3 Ball Productions / VH1 |
The Tyra Banks Show | Telepictures / CW Net |
The Search For The Next Pussycat Doll | CW Net |
Master Of Champions | Roslar Productions / ABC |
Weekends At The DL | Comedy Central |
Beauty And The Geek | 3 Ball Productions / WB |
The Gift (Pilot) | 3 Ball Productions / NBC |
For Love Or Money | 3 Ball Productions / NB |
FILM and TELEVISION LOCAL: IATSE Union 800 |