in the news :

Kent discusses survival strategies in a changing Hollywood marketplace and speaks about the future of global filmmaking with Sally Kemper of P3 Update in “Managing the Changing World of Locations”.

Kent reminisces about the changes in scouting techniques with Dyana Carmella for her article “On the Hunt for Locations”

Rachel Adams reports on the winners of the 2010 California On Location Awards in the Oct 24th issue of Variety, where Kent was the recipient of the Commercial Manager of the Year.

Kent discusses the advantages of filming in Hawaii with Karen Idelson for Variety’s June 12, 2009 article “Location pros praise Hawaii’s benefits”.

The Garden Island’s Dennis Fujimoto reports on Monster sightings in Kaua’i where Kent was the local producer on “Dinocroc vs. Supergator” in June 2009.

Murray Aston of The Location Guide speaks with Kent regarding his experiences filming in Hawaii “Filming in Hawaii with Kent Matsuoka”.

Kent and JJ Levine of the LMGA discuss in the latest in apps and gadgets in “Scouting in the New Age: Technology Tips from Location Pros”.

The Teamsters Local 399 NewsReel announces its members honored with the California on Location Awards in 2010.

Kent was named a finalist for the 19th annual California On Location Awards for the Location Manager of the Year in the Commercial category.

Kent is named as a nominee for the 1st annual LMGA Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Commercial Location Professional for his Mountain Dew spot filmed in Mammoth Lakes in 2013

One of Kent’s images of Valpariso was chosen to be featured in Location International’s 2014 location showcase.

Compass Magazine speaks with Kent about his recent FAM Tour of Chile.

One of Kent’s images of Aviero in Portugal was chosen to be featured in Location International’s 2015 location showcase.

Produced By selects Kent’s image from the set of Hawaii Five-0 as “The Best On-Set Photo of All Time”

for the August/September 2015 issue.

Kent speaks with P3 about the benefits of filming in Hawaii in “Top Filming Locations Worldwide”.

Kent was been named as one of the judges for the 2016 AFCI Creativity Awards

Rebecca “Puck” Stair speaks with Kent regarding his passion for volunteering and the benefits he gains from his work with the Los Angeles Maritime Institute.

The Busan Film Commission hosts Hollywood location managers Becky Brake, Scott Allen Logan, Kent Matsuoka, and Scott Trimble on a FAM tour of the region.

A group of Hollywood executives visit Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado, and were given a tour of the facility to get a better sense of military life.

Black Panther and the universal lesson it offers for an altruistic attitude of generosity and inclusion toward those less privileged

Bay of Plenty Film hosted the Te Ata Bay of Plenty Film Forum recently at the Otamarakau Marae, near Pikowai.

Of the many awards offered by Hollywood this year, one deserves special recognition. The California On Location Awards recognized long time Department of Defense Entertainment Liaison Phil Strub.

Kent talks about his visit to the US Army National Training Center at Fort Irwin and speaks with some of the men & women stationed there about their unique experiences.

Kent talks about his visit to the Coquimbo region of Chile to meet with regional leaders about how to better accommodate and attract filming.

Kent speaks with local artist Alan Nakagawa and explores the history behind the former tea house at the Pasadena Buddhist Temple.