Matt Wiggins

Matt Wiggins is an independent entertainment industry professional with experience in Hollywood and the Midwest and has also served as an officer in the United States Navy. He is the founder, president and managing partner of Matt Wiggins Entertainment and Designs, is an member of the Board of Directors for the Iowa Motion Picture Association works as a Youth Development Specialist with Wildwood Hills Ranch, a ranch that serves to better the lives of Iowa youth, located in St. Charles, Iowa, with whom he has been a volunteer and worked with horses since 2013. Mr. Wiggins is known for his portrayal of iconic roles from Shakespeare and Bram Stoker to Charles Dickens, working in major repertory theatre productions, as well as his starring and co-starring roles in independent feature and short films. Mr. Wiggins has been referred to as a champion and ambassador for the Iowa film industry and has recently aligned with the Iowa Motion Picture Association, Produce Iowa, and the Iowa Writers Alliance to actively promote and encourage a holistic approach to revitalizing the film industry in Iowa. He is the acting spokesperson for the IMPA, making appearances on both television and radio in support of the IMPA's role in the future of a holistic approach to filmmaking in Iowa. In addition to his impressive resume, Mr. Wiggins has been featured in multiple television commercials. Mr. Wiggins was selected in 2013 as a member of the Board of Directors and hosted the 23rd Annual Iowa Motion Picture Awards. He is also an accomplished musician and vocalist, releasing his first debut album in 2008 and is preparing to begin live performances in conjunction with his second album, to be released later this year. Mr. Wiggins is a graduate of Army Officer Basic Training in Fort Knox and attend New Mexico Military Institute and Drake University where he graduated with his A.A. and B.A. in pre-law and political science and took acting courses. Mr. Wiggins has served in multiple internships and staff positions for leading U.S. Senators, Congressmen, and the Iowa State Senate. He is a graduate of Naval Officer Candidate School and proudly served the nation as an U.S. Naval Officer, training as a student naval aviator and later graduating from Naval Justice School. He served as the legal and public relations officer for the world's largest F-18 Hornet Squadron, VFA-125, based in California. After his honorable discharge from the US Navy, Mr. Wiggins moved to Los Angeles, CA where he continued to pursue his lifelong passion for the arts and is currently residing in West Des Moines, IA where he continues to work heavily in theatre, independent film and enhancing his community. Mr. Wiggins is a volunteer with the Des Moines Symphony, Wildwood Hills Ranch and is actively involved in the Iowa Shakespeare Experience, IMPA, ISA and other community organizations.