Benny Mateo

🎬 Benny Mateo began his journey in the music world, collaborating with industry heavyweights like Rick Ross (MMG), Brisco (Young Money), and the legendary production duo Cool & Dre — among many others. His passion for rhythm, storytelling, and raw emotion eventually led him to the world of film, where he founded Street Wise Cinema, a company built on authenticity and real-life narratives.

Through Street Wise Cinema, Benny has worked with acclaimed talent including Clifton Powell (Ray), Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), Tyrell Baker (The Wire), Jade Yorker (Gridiron Gang), and Gillie (Million Dollaz Worth of Game).



Now, Benny continues to push the culture forward, producing a powerful new series featuring Makeiva Albritten, Ebony Tates, Elizabeth Foxx, and Crystal The Doll — proving that Street Wise Cinema isn’t just a brand, it’s a movement.

🎬 Benny Mateo began his journey in the music world, collaborating with industry heavyweights like Rick Ross (MMG), Brisco (Young Money), and the legendary production duo Cool & Dre — among many others. His passion for rhythm, storytelling, and raw emotion eventually led him to the world of film, where he founded Street Wise Cinema, a company built on authenticity and real-life narratives.

Through Street Wise Cinema, Benny has worked with acclaimed talent including Clifton Powell (Ray), Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), Tyrell Baker (The Wire), Jade Yorker (Gridiron Gang), and Gillie (Million Dollaz Worth of Game).

Now, Benny continues to push the culture forward, producing a powerful new series featuring Makeiva Albritten, Ebony Tates, Elizabeth Foxx, and Crystal The Doll — proving that Street Wise Cinema isn’t just a brand, it’s a movement.