Our name stems from the old adage, “we got a barn, let’s put on a show,” which is indie filmmaking in a nutshell. Don’t wait for permission, make a movie with what you got. We may not have a backlot (or even a barn), but we’ve got something better—a community of driven and talented artists hellbent on making movie musicals.
We strive to tell stories from unique voices, to explore diverse musical styles and to push the genre in unexpected directions.
We say our movies are the off-Broadway of Hollywood, or “off-Hollywood.” They are intimate, heartfelt, low-budget stories that follow a certain set of musical rules, as follows:
Matt and Jeffrey met over a decade ago working on a stop motion set building miniature mountains of trash. They quickly became friends and filmmaking partners working together on countless projects. They share a deep passion for musicals, and a restless energy to create. They founded The Barn as a collaborative home for the furthering of the movie musical.
When not making movie musicals, you can find them at The Silo, their sister studio for branded content.
Jeffrey has written, directed, and composed award-winning movie musicals including You Don’t Say and Steam!, and is now developing West of Western, a synth-pop queer love story set in Los Angeles. Through his commercial studio The Silo, he’s directed and produced campaigns for brands like Nike, McDonald’s, and Concord. Before founding The Barn, Jeffrey spent a decade as an art director on blockbusters (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Edge of Tomorrow), indies (Filly Brown), and television. He’s obsessed with synthesizers and cooking with his husband in Eagle Rock.
Matthew is the lead creative producer for The Barn, overseeing productions from development through release. He’s recently produced the festival-darling musicals You Don’t Say and Spit Me Out, both celebrated for their heart, humor, and originality. At The Silo, he’s led campaigns for brands like e.l.f., Discover, and Got2b, and served as an Executive Producer for the hit reality competition series King of Drag. As a lifelong puppet-maker turned filmmaker, Matt’s work blends creativity, community, and a touch of mischief. He lives in Eagle Rock with his wife, son, and Pomeranian.