about

“Our goal is to bring ideas to life on screens big and small, through simple and cinematic storytelling.”

Keep it simple. Tell your story. That’s our mantra.

Welcome to Griffyn.Co Productions, an Austin-based film production company led by Denise and Matthew Thornton. We specialize in crafting narrative and documentary films of all lengths, from captivating shorts to feature-length productions. Our goal is to bring ideas to life on screens big and small, through simple and cinematic storytelling.

In addition to film production, we host the Creative Moonlighting podcast, exploring creativity and entrepreneurship with fellow artists and innovators.

We also collaborate with partners to create compelling commercial content that communicates their brand’s message effectively. Our minimalist approach ensures narratives resonate with audiences across various industries.

From short-form content to feature films and podcasts, Griffyn.Co offers diverse creative services tailored to your needs. Keep it simple; tell your story. That’s our mantra.

matthew thornton

Creative Director | Writer | Actor

denise thornton

Executive Producer | Writer

our team

Led by Matt and Denise, Griffyn.co Productions is a team of producers, script writers, cinematographers, sound engineers, graphic designers, animators and more.

films | festivals | Accolades:

Feature Film: Title: Silverfish
San Antonio Film Festival – Grand Prize / Best Picture / Audience Award
South Texas Underground Film Fest – Best Picture
Influx Film Awards – Best Picture Nominee / Best Actor
San Mauro Film Festival – Best Picture Finalist

Film Egypt Festival 
Stockholm Independent Film Festival
Blow-Up Arthouse Film Festival Chicago
 
Short Film: Psycho Soliloquy
San Antonio Film Festival
South Texas Underground Film Festival

Short Film: Hero Complex
San Antonio Film Festival
Flathead Lake International Cinemafest

Feature Film Screenplay: Tug
ScreenCraft Writing Fellowship 
Competition Finalist

Feature Documentary Film: Ullberg: Wind in the Sails
Post-Production (release fall of 2024)
Rockport Film Festival – Best Documentary Feature