Our award-winning team has decades of experience under their belt from different sectors. Encompassing narrative filmmaking, social justice organizing, comedy, and the inner channels of the advertising industry.
About Us
Quinn Wilson
Founder / Director
Quinn is thrilled to be combining his skills as a filmmaker with his passion for equity.
Wilson’s TV credits include The Masked Dancer for FOX and Nashville Squares, the Viacom re-boot of the beloved game show ‘Hollywood Squares’, for CMT. Wilson comes from a comedy background doing years of stand up and improv, contract writing for Comedy Central and serving as the Creative Director for the iO Comedy Network, of the famous iO Improv Theater.
Commercially, he directed national TV spots, garnered millions of views online, been awarded at international films festivals, the Addy’s, the Telly’s, and is Emmy nominated. He has directed such celebrities as Bethenny Frankel, Ali Wentworth, and Paulina Porizkova. He is represented by Heave Ho Productions, working with clients like Walgreens & Sears. Wilson’s films have made over 30 festival appearances, with some of his festival wins including, The Amsterdam International Film Festival, and the Las Vegas International Film Fest. As a producer, Wilson’s worked on Embers which garnered great esteem and 18 festival awards. Wilson has a strong interest in social justice issues, global nonprofit volunteer work, and using this medium transformatively to change the world.
See More of Wilson’s Directorial work at www.QuinnWilsonFilm.com or his IMDB page.
Kelsey Bunner
Producing Partner
Kelsey loves telling impactful stories about those who are not often heard.
Outside of her work with What Matters Productions, Kelsey is a working actor. To see some of her work, visit kelseybunner.com
Coming from a performance & storytelling background, Kelsey brings expertise in constructing compelling and emotional narratives.
Bunner has served as Production Manager for the hit truTV show ‘The Carbonaro Effect’ and has produced feature films and commercials for brands like Walgreens & Allergan. As a partner, Kelsey helps run What Matters Productions and is very grateful to be actively telling stories that MATTER. Bunner is an Emmy nominated producer
Awards
Leonard’s Story
NOMINATED | Emmy’s 2022
WINNER ‘Best Short Doc’ | Luleå International Film Festival
WINNER ‘Gold Telly Award’ | The Telly Awards
WINNER ‘Silver Editing Telly Award’ | The Telly Awards
FINALIST | Black Truth Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION | Chicago Indie Film Awards, International World Film Awards, Huntington Beach Cultural Cinema Showcase
Mayra’s Story
DISTRIBUTION | ShortsTV
WINNER | Silver Telly Award
SEMI-FINALIST ‘Best Director’ | Angeles Documentaries
HONORABLE MENTION | Little México Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION | International Documentary Film Awards, Chicago Indie Film Awards, Angeles Documentaries, Little México Film Festival, Rock the Shorts Film Festival, Festival RENUAC, Sevilla Indie Film Festival
Calvin’s Story
WINNER | Silver Telly Award
WINNER ‘Best Documentary’ | Chicago International Reel Shorts Film
WINNER ‘Best Director’ & Nominated ‘Best Documentary’ | The Global Impact Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION | 30 Under 30 Film Festival, Beloit International Film Festival, Guam International Film Festival, Atlanta DocuFest, Voiceless International Film Festival, Tirana International Film Fest TV Competition, Chicago Made Shorts, Pride Film Festival, Steps International Short Film Fest
Sharon’s Story
WINNER | Silver Telly Award
Collaborating Organizations & Clients
We like to work directly nonprofits and NGOs like All Chicago, Chestnut Health Systems, Echo 100 Plus, and The Barka Foundation.
We’re proud to collaborate with organizations like Soapbox Productions & Organizing, Noise Floor, Color Playground, as well as amazing foundations, donors and freelancers all dedicated to the cause of using this medium to heal our world.