Awards

Matte Kranz has received the Stanley Glen Award in honor of his commitment, talent, and promise as an actor.
He has also received the Robert G. Egan Award in honor of his ingenuity and commitment to the arts.
He has additionally received the following awards for his film "The Fly":
Phoenix Shorts:
Best Short
Best Composer
San Francisco Arthouse Short Festival:
Best Student Film
Independent Shorts Awards:
Finalist
Hollywood International Golden Age Festival:
Best Narrative Short
California Indies Fest:
Selected
Santa Monica International Film Festival:
Honorable Mention
Top Indie Film Awards:
Best Experimental Short
Best Student Film
Best Original Idea
Nominee Best Director
Best FX
Nominee Best Sound
Nominee Best Music
Milan Arthouse Film Awards:
Nominee Best Actor
Nominee Best Short Film
Next Generation Indie Film Awards:
Finalist Best Short by a First Time Filmmaker
Finalist Best Actor in a Short Film
Flickfair:
Selected
IndieX Film Fest:
Semi-Finalist
Shockfest:
Official Selection
Indie Filmmaker Awards:
Best Student Film Nominee