A Jaded Gay

AJ Mattioli is a Queens-born, Brooklyn-based transgender filmmaker, producer, and LGBTQ+ activist with over 16 years in the entertainment industry. As the founder of Mattioli Productions, a trans-owned and queer-operated production company, he is dedicated to creating socially conscious content that amplifies underrepresented voices. His diverse filmography includes Words: An Exploration of Identity (2018), a documentary featuring interviews with LGBTQ+ icons like Bob The Drag Queen and Miss Fame; Neon Boys (2020), a short film about queer love and self-discovery; Guys at Parties Like It (2022), a #MeToo-inspired thriller challenging narratives around consent; Killer Unicorn (2018), a queer slasher blending horror and LGBTQ+ themes; and Lady Peacock (2014), a romantic comedy set in the drag scene. Mattioli’s work has earned accolades at film festivals and magazines.