Matthew Luhn

The creative mind behind some of Pixar’s most memorable stories and characters, Matthew Luhn, has inspired the imaginations of many throughout his career. As a professional story consultant, Matthew has spent over 25 years shaping film, building brands and developing stories that guarantee generational longevity. Transforming his unique career into an educational tool for audiences on the benefits of creativity, Matthew is a highly sought-after speaker to influence progressive change in corporate culture.

Whether you need an innovator to ignite potential or a fresh perspective on big data as told by a storyteller, Matthew is ideal for the role. Remember the magic of watching cartoons Toy Story, Monsters Inc, and UP? Of course you do, they’re unforgettable, and as Pixar Story Supervisor for 23 years, Matthew made those unforgettable moments happen. Tasked with developing storylines and characters that will spark the imaginations of every generation, Matthew thrived in the role as a natural creative.

Coming from a family of toy store owners, Matthew’s creative talents were encouraged from a young age, and after attending the California Institute of Arts, he was spotted as a standout and hired as an animator to work on The Simpsons. Now, three decades later, Matthew has been at the forefront of Pixar Animation Studios' growth into a world-renowned story creator. Booked to transform audiences at Google, Apple, Disney and share a TEDx talk on ‘Creating a Feeling’, Matthew’s reputation as a speaker is international.

Offering a bespoke talk to each client, Mathew’s extensive career experience effortlessly translates into beneficial corporate topics, like the art or turning stats and figures into stories with heart, and the strength of an inspired, creative workforce. No matter the business, each organisation has a message to convey and Matthew’s career dedicated to creative communication gives him the qualities able to support clients in achieving their goals. Captivating and entertaining, watch the imagination of your audience come alive when you book Matthew for a keynote talk. Proving an invaluable resource for educating the next generation, Matthew has held roles at the California College of Arts and Vanarts University as a teacher in the art of storytelling.

Equally beneficial to a business environment, Matthew has been a Story Consultant for Adidas Brand since 2016, responsible for conveying the meaning behind the sales.