Matt Mahmood-Ogston

Matt Mahmood-Ogston is an independent documentary filmmaker, film colourist, motivational speaker, coach, and the founder and chair of the multi award-winning charity, Naz and Matt Foundation.

He is known for his latest film "My God, I'm Queer," distributed by Channel4 and Film4, and his inspirational speeches delivered to thousands across the UK, including appearances on various media channels like Sky News, BBC, and ITV.

As a keynote motivational speaker, Matt emphasizes finding inspiration and purpose from life's darkest moments, with an audience reach of 54,000,000+ through his public speaking and media engagements in 2020.

Recognized for his efforts, he was voted the 6th most influential LGBT person in the UK by the Independent on Sunday in 2015 and received the Attitude Pride Award for his work in bridging religious and LGBTQI+ communities.

Following a personal tragedy in 2014, where his fiancé took his life, Matt established the Naz and Matt Foundation, a renowned charity focused on human rights work.

Before his philanthropic endeavors, Matt Mahmood-Ogston provided consultancy to various brands for 22 years, specializing in digital products across industries like financial services, tech startups, and the film industry, demonstrating strong project management and consulting skills.

His key skills include human rights campaigning, documentary filmmaking, colour grading, motivational speaking, consulting in UX and SEO, media training, and project management, showcasing his diverse expertise and interests in creating positive change.