Matthew Shoychet is a Toronto based filmmaker and is the co-founder of Shoy Pictures. As an avid moviegoer and patron of the Toronto International Film Festival, he has always pursued his desire to create within the medium of film.  He has a BFA in Film Production from York University, as well as a post graduate from Sheridan College’s Advanced Television and Film program.

Short films directed by Matthew, (both narrative and documentary), include “Portarë,” (2009), “Red Ether,” (2011), “Faker Chaser,” (2012), “Patrick: Evil Awakens,” (2014), “Anne Frank: 70 Years Later,” (2015), and “Voices of Liberation,” (2015).

In 2018, Matthew directed the award-winning documentary feature film, “The Accountant of Auschwitz.” The film premiered at the prestigious Hot Docs International Documentary Festival, where it was voted the runner-up People’s Choice Best Film.  It went on to receive critical acclaim worldwide, premiering in many festivals, and screened theatrically across Canada.  It was nominated for Dorfman Best Film Award at the UK International Jewish Film Festival, and was nominated for the John Schlesinger Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, (an award given to first-time documentary filmmakers).  Stay tuned for more release information coming soon…