Matt Tognacci’s artistic vision has been bringing ideas to life for over 15 years with his innovative custom sets and detailed studio environments. HBO, Tyra Banks, MTV and Comedy Central are just some of the high profile clients for whom Matt has created original, realistic and fantastical surroundings for television, film, and special events.
Born and raised in Boston Massachusetts, Matt’s inventive aesthetic sense was first inspired in the 80’s by Stan Lee, Silly Putty, and Friday Night Videos. After his studies in art and design led him to Los Angeles, Matt’s personal flair for style and originality emerged and it continues to evolve with his work as a Emmy Award winning Production Designer and Art Director.
Through the years, Matt has worn many hats in the art department, giving him a thorough knowledge of the workings of both on and off the set. Combined with an intuitive eye for detail, a keen awareness of budget issues and the ability to adapt quickly under pressure, Matt’s extensive experience reveals a unique perspective when managing his design team and collaborating with producers, directors, clients and all other departments.
In June 2013, Matt and his team took home a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Art Direction/ Set Decoration/ Scenic Design for the show “The Talk” on CBS.