stories from the creative trenches

Propellant

The Propellant podcast is a journey into the stories of working creators, storytellers, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs. Join host Matt Osterman as he uncovers their successes, failures, and insights on building, creating, and thriving.

Matt is a filmmaker and entrepreneur known for his eclectic array of accomplishments, from critically acclaimed feature films to entrepreneurial success. Beginning his career as the first employee of a world-renowned project known as The Blue Zones, Matt quickly displayed a knack for wearing multiple hats, ultimately helping pave the way for the project's tremendous success. In film, he has written, directed, or produced five internationally distributed feature films 🎥 , including the SyFy-acquired space thriller "400 Days" starring Brandon Routh, Dane Cook, Ben Feldman, Caty Lotz, and Tom Cavanagh and his latest, a crypto crime thriller called "Bitcon."In addition to his film pursuits, Matt leverages his entrepreneurial instincts to create meaningful change. This led to him co-founding an Internet Service Provider aimed at addressing digital divide issues 💻. Through his leadership, the company scaled rapidly, winning $5+million in grant funds, achieving seven- figure annual revenues and serving thousands of customers before he successfully navigated its sale to a regional provider.Matt currently runs Propellant Films, a production company for films, commercials, and immersive experiences and Cloud9, a building technology start-up focused on making meaningful difference in the climate change fight 🌎, and this podcast, Propellant Minnesota! Matt's multifaceted career stands testament to his relentless drive and ability to generate impact across diverse domains.