Tia Matza is an actor, writer, and director based in Los Angeles, California. She has over 20 years of experience in television, film, and theater, and began training in acting, dance, and filmmaking at an early age.

Tia has written, directed, produced, and acted in her short films. Hang Him, a two-minute Super 8 film, premiered at LA SuperShorts. Her second short, No More I Love You’s, began as a two-week filmmaking challenge and premiered at HollyShorts Comedy 2026. She is currently creating and directing a trilogy of PSA/short films for PLAN C PILLS.

She has written three feature-length screenplays that have been recognized and awarded by multiple festivals and competitions, including the Coverfly Red List and Stage 32’s Double Recommend designation.

In addition to narrative filmmaking, Tia creates interdisciplinary work that blends live aerial dance, film, and storytelling, often incorporating surreal imagery. Her live performance work has been presented at TEDx, the LA Women’s Theatre Festival, and other venues.

Since 2013, Tia has been part of the Joan Scheckel Filmmaking Labs.