Extraordinary
times take
Extraordinary
measures
We are a collective of originators. A chosen studio of creatives and organizers from diverse backgrounds and perspectives that believe transcendent ideas come from our power to challenge what’s been expected, together.
We partner with forward-thinking brands and institutions to develop ideas, platforms, worlds that connect us to celebrate what’s to come.
You can’t catch culture, so we believe in helping make it; growing it, tending it from the very source.
A mindset. A movement. An idea.
MATTE
An Idea
A Mindset
A Movement.
Our
Pillars
Culture, Not Advertising
We believe authentically loved brands are rooted in the force of the now, not just in catchy taglines or campaigns.
Originators, not influencers
We believe in originators, those at the source, doing the work. Fostering unique communities and originating new ways of thinking and creating.
Collective, not community
We are a collective of independents. Individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives that believe transcendent ideas come from the power of coming together. Greatness happens when you put disparate brilliant minds together vs. self-fulfilling uniformity.
People, not consumers
We don’t see humans as demographics or consumers. Individually unique, but ultimately, yearning to connect and be moved. In everything we do, we aim to provoke the heart, inspire the mind, and entertain the spirit of people.
Studio, not agency
We combine a world-class team in house with our collective of originators and like-minded independent partners to help us solve problems of any scale. We believe that in the new world the best work comes from discarding borders and uniting independent minds.
Our
Services
STRATEGY & CREATIVE
We deliver brand strategy and campaign ideation based on grassroots intelligence and transformational ideas emerging on the fringes of culture, ready to be launched into the zeit.
PRODUCTION & ENTERTAINMENT
We conceive and produce aspirational and inspirational stories with the highest standards of entertainment and that can be told across all platforms.
LIVE & DIGITAL EXPERIENTIAL
We build experiences, both physical and digital, for brands around the globe to bring to life ideas as a 360º experience.