Born and raised in Hebron, Connecticut, Matthew Troy has been producing films since 1999. Sole proprietor of Patio Productions, his production company, Matthew works both in the creative and consumer world producing films that range from commercial promotional videos to 35mm narratives. Matthew is a May 2009 graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, with a focus on cinematography and film direction. He is also a volunteer Firefighter/EMT in his hometown.