Matthew Porterfield, 1977
Writers · October 7, 1977
Matthew Porterfield
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Matthew Porterfield is 48 years old, born October 7, 1977 in United States · Libra.
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About
Matthew Porterfield makes indie films rooted in working-class Baltimore life. Born in the US in 1977, Porterfield has written and directed four features: Hamilton (2006), Putty Hill (2011), I Used to Be Darker (2013), and Sollers Point (2017). Putty Hill and I Used to Be Darker premiered internationally at Berlin; all his features launched locally at the Maryland Film Festival. As a Libra, he gravitates toward intimate character studies over spectacle.
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Biography
Matthew "Matt" Porterfield is an American independent filmmaker who builds narratives around blue-collar Baltimore worlds. Born October 1977 in the US, Porterfield has directed four feature films: Hamilton (2006), Putty Hill (2011), I Used to Be Darker (2013), and Sollers Point (2017). Two of his films—Putty Hill and I Used to Be Darker—had their international premieres at the Berlin International Film Festival, a rare distinction for indie work. All four features premiered locally at the Maryland Film Festival, establishing Porterfield as a fixture in regional cinema. As a screenwriter and actor, Porterfield operates within independent film culture rather than studio systems. Libra-born individuals are often drawn to balance and interpersonal dynamics—traits evident in his character-driven approach. His life-path number 5 suggests an affinity for change and exploration, fitting for a director who has evolved his visual language across nearly two decades of filmmaking.
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Trivia
- Porterfield has premiered all four of his feature films at the Maryland Film Festival, making it his de facto home venue.
- Putty Hill and I Used to Be Darker, two of his four features, both secured international premieres at the Berlin International Film Festival.
- His directorial debut, Hamilton, arrived in 2006; his most recent feature, Sollers Point, was released in 2017.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Matthew Porterfield reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Kendall Jenner
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Frequently asked
- How old is Matthew Porterfield?
- Matthew Porterfield is 48 years old (born October 7, 1977).
- When is Matthew Porterfield's birthday?
- Matthew Porterfield was born on October 7, 1977.
- What is Matthew Porterfield's zodiac sign?
- Matthew Porterfield is a Libra, born October 7, 1977.
- What is Matthew Porterfield's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Matthew Porterfield was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Matthew Porterfield from?
- Matthew Porterfield is from United States.
- What does Matthew Porterfield do?
- Matthew Porterfield is a writer.
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