Matthew Francis is an American chef, writer, producer, and director born in Duluth, Minnesota. Before graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Matthew worked in various restaurants around the country. He taught himself how to write scripts, direct, film, host, edit, and market digital video by launching his own cooking Youtube channel and founding FrancisFilm, LLC. Since then, Matthew has directed and produced over 3000 recipe videos for multiple major media companies including BuzzFeed, Tasty, Viacom, Jikoni, FOOD & WINE, EatingWell, Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Serious Eats, Southern Living, and more. He is the creator, host, and director of the food interview show DinnerViews, which has two seasons. His first fiction novel, PRAX and the Hazardous Countdown, is the start of a six-part YA sci-fi action series. Matthew's debut screenplay for SCRAPS, an LGBTQ+ coming-of-age skate film, is set to release in 2024. Matthew hopes to continue cooking up scrumptious food media and writing diverse LGBTQ+ stories. He aims for his work to impact real people's lives and support voices that are craving to be noticed.