Matt Sakatani Roe

Matt Sakatani Roe is an accomplished cinematographer whose diverse work spans narrative films, commercials, music videos, and experimental shorts. A native of Alabama, Roe first discovered his passion for visual storytelling by shooting home videos with his mom’s camera. He later honed his craft at Auburn University—where a key photography class encouraged him to create evocative, idea-inspiring imagery—and parked his roots in LA post‑graduation to build his career through internships and strategic networking. He Served as director of photography on Netflix’s Purple Hearts (2022), collaborati...