Hey, I’m
Matt
Bethune
Content Creator - Writer, Puppeteer - Animator - Super Bald Guy
About Me
I've been obsessed with creating memorable stories for as long as I can remember. I even took a puppet to school with me every day. Sound adorable? It was in high school…Luckily, I attended a performing arts high school where everyone was just as weird as I was, so it was welcomed.
Since then, I've gone on to work for some of the top names in storytelling, including Sesame Workshop, Universal Kids, the Muppets, Cartoon Network, and the Hershey Company. So see, bringing a puppet to school with you every day pays off.
I'm married to Sarah, the most wonderful person in the world, who uses her gifts to create life-saving medication. We adopted two amazing boys in 2015 and I spend most non-school days chasing them around the mountains of Utah. We also do all the obligatory Utah stuff - skiing, biking, and hiking with two adorable pups.
Portfolio
A few samples of stuff I can legally share with you
This is the latest bit of client work I've done. I created this video for the automation company Zapier for their "Zapathon," an online event showcasing their latest innovations.
I do a lot of work for churches. One constant wherever I've been is that most kids HATE praying! When I ask why, I usually hear some variation of "I'm afraid I'll do it wrong." So, I grabbed a puppet, traveled around the county, and showed kids lots of different ways to praise and serve God.
One of the great joys I've had was working for multiple productions for Sprout, including the Chica Show, the Goodnight Show, and The Sunny Side Up Show. You can even see me in the opening credits to the Sunny Side Up Show...if you don't blink!
When Trinity Lutheran Church needed to quickly update its members about a change in an event, they turned to me! Using Adobe Character Animator, I was able to make this cute animation quickly.
I founded a non-profit puppet company back in 2018 and we made some adorable videos, like these two.
Wanna see how far I've come? This is the first video I ever made way back in 2001. Besides a million technical flaws, I still love it!