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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 51 MIN

A Catholic Director in Hollywood Who Won't Preach at You

from The LIVingroom with Liv Harrison · host Liv Harrison

🎬 Evan Matthews never knew his father. When he finally met him at 37, cancer took him six months later. That story of loss, forgiveness, and healing is the same emotional DNA that made Evan the perfect director for Motherland, a film he landed after a tear-filled sushi lunch turned into the pitch of a lifetime.On this episode of The LIVing Room, Liv Harrison sits down with Evan to talk about making films during the Hollywood strikes, why Catholic art should never be preachy, his six-year streak of 3 AM rosaries and gym sessions, and the books that brought him back to the faith. This one's for you if you've ever felt called to create something bigger than yourself but didn't know where to start.⭐️ Guest Bio:Evan Matthews is a Catholic filmmaker and director based in Los Angeles. He directed his debut feature film Motherland, produced by MPI Original Films, which premiered at the Napa Institute Arts Festival and is available on Amazon. Evan is currently in development on a biopic about a prominent Catholic figure and is a regular presence at the Napa Institute, where he advocates for excellence in Catholic art and filmmaking.

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🎬 Evan Matthews never knew his father. When he finally met him at 37, cancer took him six months later. That story of loss, forgiveness, and healing is the same emotional DNA that made Evan the perfect director for Motherland, a film he landed after a tear-filled sushi lunch turned into the pitch of a lifetime. On this episode of The LIVing Room, Liv Harrison sits down with Evan to talk about making films during the Hollywood strikes, why Catholic art should never be preachy, his six-year str...

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