Biography
Leverage Entertainment is a Louisiana-based production company focused on genre-based titles that are independently financed and produced in Louisiana, Mississippi and other Southern States. Matt Keith, the owner of Leverage Entertainment, has produced nearly 40 projects since 2006. Keith started in the casting world on studio films such as "Dukes Of Hazzard", "The Reaping" and "Déjà Vu". In addition to his on-set production experience, Keith consistently secures independent financing for projects, including an ongoing sale of SyFy Channel projects. He also assists other productions with different levels of consulting and gap financing.
Keith saw worldwide opportunity in the science fiction genre market and made the leap by producing two projects back-to-back in late 2007. The two films, "Mutants" and "Lockjaw", were both acquired by SyFy Channel for US television broadcast on the same day. Each project also saw impressive international sales in all major markets.
Keith then read the script for "American Bully", an intense, indie thriller and could not pass up the chance to produce it. The critically acclaimed film went on to win several awards including, "The Golden Crescent Award" for Best Overall Feature Film at the Charleston International Film Festival in 2009. Keith was a producer on the drama film, "Video Girl", which received a limited theatrical release and was premiered on BET. The premier brought in over 1 million viewers.
From there it was back to science fiction with "Alligator X", a creature feature which was acquired worldwide by Mar Vista Entertainment. The film is available via Warner Brothers VOD in the US. An adaptation of the Jules Verne classic novel, "Mysterious Island", followed and premiered as a SyFy Original on the SyFy Network. On February 11, 2012, 2.425 million viewers tuned in to watch "Mysterious Island". The film was the 6th most watched feature film in SyFy Network history. Keith wrapped up 2010 with "Paranormal Plantation", an eight episode, historically-based television series. In 2011, Keith produced an adaption of Edgar Allan Poe's "Tell Tale Heart". Inspired by Poe's imaginative shorty story, this independent thriller brings mystery, romance and suspense to the literary classic. In late 2011, Keith completed principal photography on his first 3D film, "Bikers vs Nazis". In 2013, Keith produced the faith-based film, "On Angel's Wings". The film was acquired by UP TV (Uplifting Entertainment), which is available to 60 million pay television households in the United States. "On Angel's Wings" received a Dove Award and is family-approved for all ages.
In 2014, Keith produced the film, "Loose", starring an ensemble cast of Meagan Good, Raven Symone, Garcelle Beauvais, Paige Hurd, Romeo Miller and Ryan Destiny. Most recent, Keith produced "A Gift Horse" starring John Schneider and Kyla Kenedy. "A Gift Horse" is a family friendly, inspirational film for horse lovers across the world.
