Matthew Luhn

Top Creativity Keynote Speaker, Award Winning Filmmaker, Director, Former Lead Storyteller and Animator at Pixar Studios
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What if the son of a third-generation toy store owner went on to become a creative force behind the Toy Story trilogy of movies? Or, as a talented 19-year-old animator, was lured into leaving art school to work on The Simpsons? And then was  pitched by Steve Jobs to join a startup called Pixar? If this is a story that you want to hear, it’s because one of Matthew Luhn’s top storytelling tips has succeeded: Capture your audience in eight seconds or less. Luhn’s own inspiring life story—and how he tells it—is an integral part of his highly engaging talks and workshops. It  begins when he was three-years-old, scribbling a rough child’s drawing that convinced his father that Matthew was the heir to his dad’s unfulfilled dream of becoming a Disney animator. That moment spurred Matthew’s destiny: A childhood spent drawing with his dad and going to the movies. Being accepted into the prestigious CalArts animation program founded by Walt Disney. Having a student film catch the attention of The Simpsons. And then, getting a call from a startup called Pixar Animation Studios, where he was pitched by Steve Jobs himself to work on an animated film that, remarkably, didn’t include princesses or show tunes. Thus began Matthew Luhn’s dazzling stint at Disney/Pixar, working on a steady stream of blockbusters: Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, Cars, Up, and Ratatouille. His career progressed from animating Toy Story’s “Bucket o’ Soldiers” (a challenge because their feet were attached to bases), to becoming a player in Pixar’s highly creative and collaborative story development process, to eventually, leading it.Two decades later, he found himself being sought after once again—this time, by businesses that needed help telling their own brand story and developing their teams’ storytelling skills. Matthew literally wrote the book on the subject, The Best Story Wins: How to Leverage Hollywood Storytelling in Business and Beyond, and began his highly successful second act as a storytelling consultant to businesses. He still remains active in the world of film, recently writing and directing the multi-award-winning animated short, Sprite Fright.

Matthew Luhn’s highly entertaining talks have earned glowing reviews, lauding his talent as a teacher and passion for providing any audience with the tools to immediately activate storytelling skills for business success. As the president of one host company wrote, “Matthew Luhn has an incredible ability to captivate an audience through the art of storytelling. Unveiling some of the most insightful techniques used in Pixar films, he can effortlessly simplify complex ideas into concise messages—a valued skill in business. Matthew highlighted actionable tactics that sharpened my own team’s storytelling skills right away.”

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Topics

Ai And Storytelling

Storytelling For Business

Inspiring Creativity In The Workplace

To Innovation and Beyond

Storytelling For Leaders: Creating Memorable And Emotional Connections To Inspire And Motivate Your Team

Videos

https://youtu.be/BwtkpBor5eQ
Matthew Luhn Sizzle Reel 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf0wGAChKFQ
Creating a Feeling | Matthew Luhn | TEDxUCSB

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Testimonials

“Many stood up and gave Matthew a standing ovation when he was done which has not happened in our keynote sessions before! ...Matthew's presentation was a home run.”

Society of Certified Senior Advisors

“Matthew Luhn has an incredible ability to captivate an audience through the art of storytelling. Unveiling some of the most insightful techniques used in Pixar films, he can effortlessly simplify complex ideas into concise messages – a valued skill in business. Matthew highlighted actionable tactics that sharpened my team’s storytelling skills right away.”

John, President
VRBO

"We had the pleasure of having Matthew over for a two-day seminar and workshop on storytelling and he did fantastic. Sharing insights from his 20+ years experience in storytelling and translating its mechanics into everyday business life left the whole audience energized and inspired!"

Alexander, Director Brand Strategy
Adidas

“Matthew was a true professional to work with. He customized his presentation to match our theme on data, and as he promised made the audience laugh, cry and learn something new about storytelling. He is a truly inspirational and inspiring speaker! I hope we can work together in the future.”

Amit, Head of Marketing EMEA
Quantcast

“Matthew, you were considered a highlight by everyone at the conference - they absolutely loved you and your message of storytelling and connection. People said things like "I realized I'm doing everything wrong!" So your impact was huge! :) Thanks so much for sharing your energy, enthusiasm and wisdom. We appreciate it!”

Amanda & Ellen
Clorox