Matthew Oquendo

Trailblazer

Inspired by diverse communities and their geographical relationships toone another, Oquendo enjoys researching the 88 cities in Los AngelesCounty, highlighting unique bus or train stops that inspire his series,METRO, an anthology of short, scripted stories connected via public transportation in LA.

METRO has premiered in festivals all over the world, including the Seoul WebFest in South Korea (2018), Bogota Webfest in Colombia (2019), winning ‘Best Drama Series’ at the Hollywood Webfest (2019), and with notable premieres at the American Film Institute and UCLA.