Matt Copko Stars in the Soon to be Released Feature Film Werewolf Rises

NEW YORK - Aug. 27, 2014 - PRLog -- Award winning actor, writer, producer Matt Copko is receiving great reviews for his starring role in the soon to be released feature film Werewolf Rises.  Critics are referring to Copko’s character as sexy, sensuous and violent.

Copko was born Matthew Paul Smith in Harrisburg and raised in Lancaster Pennsylvania. The multi-talented Copko moved to Los Angeles as a young man garnering his first screen credit in Bradford May (http://imdb.com/name/nm0561879/)’s Devil’s Prey (http://imdb.com/title/tt0245866/). He then joined the Screen Actors Guild following a role on TNT’s Bull and appeared opposite Craig T. Nelson (http://imdb.com/name/nm0005266/) on The District (http://imdb.com/title/tt0247087/). His talent is noteworthy and he made an immediate and lasting impression in Hollywood. Copko has appeared in quite a number of lead and supporting lead roles over the years.

         As a producer Matt Copko focused on feature film production. He produced the action/comedy Just Another Day in the Neighborhood starring Ryan Francis (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0290310/) (Hook) and Zane Huett (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1287507/) (Desperate Housewives), and the horror film Harvest Moon, now available on Netflix. This non-stoppable artist continued acting in and producing feature films including Rediscovered shot in Manila with director-producer Tyrone Tann (http://imdb.com/name/nm0849562/) (Social Misfits) and his outstanding performance in a starring role in the feature film The Lavender Field. This motion picture was also written and directed by Copko. It was shot on location in British Columbia.

         Returning from his adventures abroad Matt Copko enjoyed his lead role in Omega Kayne’s award winning Her, which was named Best Short Film at the San Diego Black Film Festival.

Copko recently wrapped his role as the male lead in Werewolf Rises, a feature film by writer-director BC Furtney.

Matt Copko divides his time between New York, Los Angeles and PA, and he is presently in development with numerous feature projects, including a vigilante justice trilogy with a supernatural twist, to be filmed in Philadelphia.

Among his many film projects, Copko wrote, directed, and starred in two short films, Odd Man Out, also starring Philip Jeanmarie (http://imdb.com/name/nm1126268/) (PowerRangers Wild Force), and sex-comedy Dirty Laundry. Copko continued producing award-winning short films LostLove (http://imdb.com/title/tt0472127/), Till We Stop Having Fun (http://imdb.com/title/tt1076868/), and What Are the Odds (http://imdb.com/title/tt0429239/), starring Sharon Leal (http://imdb.com/name/nm0495095/) (Dream Girls), Jon Abrahams (http://imdb.com/name/nm0009016/) (Scary Movie), and Steven Shirippa (http://imdb.com/name/nm0771993/) (Sopranos) and six more short films.

Personal statement about movies:

"I believe Cinema is the highest art in the modern world, because it combines elements of all the others, and the power of such a combination can be exquisitely moving, because it reflects the essence of humanity--in all its dazzling colors, rich textures, phenomenal sights, and inspiring sounds--and conveys overwhelming emotion that touches the soul.  The power of cinema is undeniable. The responsibility of filmmakers should not be taken lightly."

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