Matthew Ward began his work in the visual arts working at the Academy Award winning visual effects house, Industrial Light & Magic, where he contributed work on such films as The Mummy, Star Wars Episode I, and Wild Wild West. Since then, Ward has worked on numerous visual effects and animation films including Titan A.E., Behind Enemy Lines, Impostor, Star Wars Episode II, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Natural Selection, The Polar Express, Ladykillers, Catwoman, and Superman V. Ward's diversity in filmmaking has helped him play numerous roles in each film he has worked on, including concept illustrations and designs, pre-visual animation & cinematography, and final character animation. As an independent director and filmmaker, Ward has been featured in several international film festivals and has been an Addy nominee for two of his commercials.

Lending Ice Blink Studios his skills in pre-visual animation, Ward is focused on working with talented directors on films that tell unique stories involving heavy special effects. His attention outside of the day job is driven toward directing small projects that produce creative, innovative, thought-provoking short films and music videos for diverse audiences.