Matthew Detmer

Future-forward rennaisance man / gourmand

Artist, chef, frontman of legendary punk bands El Cretino and Dangerous Assumptions. Software developer, athlete, farmer, vermiculturist, writer, director, and producer. Auteur de Dangerous Assumptions: A Punk Rockumentary, and founder of Upstate Party Rental—a production-forward event, production, and rental company. This is the central hub for current work, collaborations, productions, and occasionally ambitious experiments.

Film & Production Original Music Writing & Storytelling Sports TCG's & Esports Private chef
"A Special Message From Matthew Detmer"
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Short introduction

I’m Matthew Detmer, a family man, farmer, chef, a writer, producer, director, musician, plus actor working out of Upstate South Carolina. My work lives at the intersection of independent film, original music, immersive events, and hospitality—whether that’s producing a film, directing an event, building out a full pop-up experience, or hosting ellaborate dinner parties.

Production & development
Film, documentary, episodic, and live event projects—from concept and logistics to post-production.
Direction & creative
Visual language, story, performance, and world-building—behind-the-scenes notes, lookbooks, and selected directing work.
Personal projects
Experiments, writings, and side quests that don’t fit neatly anywhere else: ideas in motion, not just finished pieces.
Music & performance
Bands, solo work, live recordings, and soundtrack material. Selected tracks, session notes, and forthcoming releases.
Sports & game concepts
Athletic projects, coaching, competitive gameplay, trading card games, and esports.
Private chef & events
Intimate dinners, pop-up concepts, and collaborations that blend food, music, and atmosphere into one experience.