Curriculum Vitae
Matthew Hoyos
Drone Artist · Filmmaker · Photographer — Miami, Florida
artecitymedia@gmail.com · FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot
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Aerial and time-based artist working in Miami-Dade County. Twenty years behind a camera, nine of them flying drones, with a practice built on hyperlapse and time-lapse studies of Miami, its skyline, its coastline, and the way light moves across both. Creator of Talk of Miami, a photographic typography series spelling MIAMI with the city's own architecture. Work licensed by BBC One, FOX News, Nickelodeon, and Red Bull TV, and by the Miami Downtown Development Authority. Commissioned by the City of Miami Beach and by national brands including Jack Daniel's.
Selected Projects
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Talk of MiamiFive letters spelling MIAMI, found in the city’s architecture across Miami. Two editions, Night and Day. Unveiled March 5, 2025 at a self-produced show in Wynwood.
Moons Over MiamiMiami cityscapes centered on full moons rising over the city.
3-05-2024Night skyline studies of Miami, shot over a year.
Magic Hour in the Magic CityThe Miami skyline at blue hour and dusk, shot over a year.
The Key to BiscayneCamera and drone; Biscayne Bay and its marine life.
Forever GladesCamera and drone; Everglades wildlife.
Florida Keys Road TripCamera and drone; a road trip through the entire Florida Keys.
Myami 2020A portrait of a fast-growing skyline across the full day, from sunrise through night.
The City That FloatsNight studies of the Miami skyline. The first film in the series.
MyamiCamera time-lapse shot across Miami over several years, before drones. The first Miami time-lapse film.
Time Lapse of Tortoise EatingSubsequently licensed independently by FOX News, Nickelodeon, and BBC One.
Independent travel and documentary filmsHavana, Costa Rica, Medellín, Guatapé, Barranquilla.
Commissions
Pro-Max Restoration and PaintOngoing project documentation and marketing content across South Florida.
Only in DadeRipley’s Believe It or Not! Christmas Park, Amelia Earhart Park, Hialeah. Multiple pieces produced for marketing.
Santa’s Enchanted ForestMedley, Florida. Marketing content produced across two seasons.
City of Miami Beach2020 Democratic National Convention host-city bid site visit.
Korbel California ChampagneKevin Hart All-Star Birthday Brunch, River Yacht Club, Miami. Aerial and ground cinematography.
Jack Daniel’sIrie Weekend brand activation, Nobu Eden Roc, Miami Beach. Aerial and ground cinematography.

Licensing
Broadcast
BBC OneLicensed time-lapse footage.
NickelodeonLicensed time-lapse footage.
FOX News ChannelLicensed time-lapse footage.
TruTVLicensed documentary footage.
Film and Streaming
Red Bull TVLicensed aerial footage, Immigrants Make Miami a Dance Music Melting Pot.
King Flex EntertainmentLicensed stock footage.
Festivals
Spanish FlyLicensed aerial footage. Best Feature Film, Urban Film Festival, Miami.
Corporate, Commercial, and Public Agency
EAST Miami, BrickellLicensed aerial photograph of Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium, FIFA World Cup 2026).
Miami Downtown Development AuthorityLicensed aerial footage of downtown Miami.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino HollywoodLicensed aerial photograph.

Exhibitions and Screenings

- Talk of MiamiSelf-produced unveiling show for the Night and Day editions.
- Miami Marine Stadium Talking Seats World Premiere Preview Artwork ExhibitDrone films of Miami Marine Stadium presented as a 360-degree immersive dome projection.
- MyamiScreened during Art Basel Miami Beach week.
- Art OctagonSelected for screening.
Press and Interviews
Creators On AirTwo-part interview and featured guest of the show’s first episode. Watch Part 1 · Part 2
Miami on the RocksEpisode 107, “How to Fly a Drone.” Drone art, hyperlapse, and filming South Florida, Medellín, and Cuba.
Teaching and Public Programs
Mastering Drone HyperlapsesApproximately 70 attendees.
The Joy of DroningApproximately 75 attendees.
Private drone instructionFlight technique, image quality, regulations, safety, and post-production including hyperlapse.
Awards
Music Video of the Year“Snap” by Ice Billion Berg. Directed by Matthew Hoyos.
Education
Miami Dade CollegeFilm Production Technology, 2007 to 2011.
Certifications
FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot
Professional Affiliations
Professional Photographers Guild of Florida
Audience
- 120,000+ followers on Instagram
- 20 million+ views across social media