Welsh Tech Billionaire’s Son’s Film Company Poised for Oscar Glory
Trevor Matthews’ Brookstreet Pictures is gaining Oscar buzz for its film The Brutalist
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Swansea: So, have you heard about Trevor Matthews? He’s the son of Sir Terry Matthews, the tech billionaire from Wales. His film company, Brookstreet Pictures, is making waves with a movie called The Brutalist. People are saying it could snag an Oscar!
The Brutalist is a historical drama that dives into the life of a Hungarian architect chasing the American dream after World War II. It’s been getting a lot of love from critics, especially after winning big at the Golden Globes. They took home awards for best film drama, best actor for Adrien Brody, and best director for Brady Corbert. That’s some serious recognition!
The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival last September and hit U.S. theaters in December. It just came out in the UK this month. With all this buzz, Vanity Fair is even predicting it might get nominated for several Oscars, including best picture. The nominations will be announced next week, and folks are excited to see if it makes the cut.
Trevor, who grew up in Canada, has been working hard in the film industry since he founded Brookstreet Pictures back in 2004. He’s collaborated with some big names like Bruce Willis and Jessica Chastain. He’s really proud of The Brutalist and said winning at the Golden Globes was a huge moment for everyone involved.
He’s also got another project in the works—a biopic about Welsh actor Richard Burton. Trevor loves coming back to Wales and is thrilled to see the country becoming a popular filming spot. He believes there’s a lot of talent and potential there, and he’s excited about making more movies in his home country.
It’s great to see someone with such a strong connection to Wales doing well in Hollywood. Here’s hoping for more success for Trevor and Brookstreet Pictures!