“Matt is creating something truly special through The Skeleton Key Workshop.
In a world becoming increasingly automated, his handcrafted stop-motion work reminds us just how powerful the human touch still is. He has built a distinctive creative business around craftsmanship, storytelling, and an artistic process that simply cannot be replicated by pressing a button.”

“Matt Eslinger is a brilliant creator and a dream collaborator, making Skeleton Key Workshop the right choice for a series of videos to promote the Chattanooga Public Library. From our first meeting through final production, Matt didn’t just listen to our needs; he embraced them with love and care. Skeleton Key produced a series of videos that capture the essence of a public library: curiosity, creativity, ingenuity, nostalgia, inclusion and community. The final product is so much more than an advertising tool, and the craftsmanship offers people something truly genuine and unique.”

“Skeleton Key Workshop delivered an unforgettable stop motion experience for our PBS family workshops. Matt’s ability to design intuitive, engaging stations tailored to diverse learning styles—from early learners to multi-generational families—was exceptional.
The ultimate highlight was seeing our participants’ work transformed into broadcast-quality interstitials, empowering kids to see themselves as legitimate storytellers and artists.
Matt is thoughtful, deeply collaborative, and a master at making hands-on media arts accessible to all!”

“Matt Eslinger is not only an amazing animator, he’s also an amazing teacher. Holding classes with the Skeleton Key Workshop is a joy — the students learn how to do stop motion animation hands-on and walk away with the skills needed to continue their animation journey.
We’re lucky to have such a valuable resource in our community.”

“Working with Matt Eslinger and The Skeleton Key Workshop crew was one of those rare experiences that sticks with you. From the start, Matt created a space where ideas felt welcome, where creativity could actually breathe, and where the process mattered just as much as the final result.
My band, Red Pawn, came in with a vision for our song “Cotton Candy Randy,” and what came out the other side was something completely different in the best way possible. Matt has a way of pulling something out of you that you did not even know was there, then helping shape it into something real and meaningful.
There is a lot of care behind what he does. Not just in the technical side, but in how he works with people, how he listens, and how he brings everything together. You can feel that this is about more than just making a video, it is about creating something with purpose.
The final piece turned out insanely good, completely unique, and just an all around great experience to be a part of. I am grateful for it, and I would work with him again without hesitation. The Skeleton Key Workshop is proof the DIY Art is alive and thriving in Chattanooga.”

“Our project was a recreation of another piece from the 70’s, and my expectations were by far exceeded. Lots of communication and progress pics/videos was definitely a big plus.
I had a few adjustments and that was never a problem, which was also great.
10/10 would hire again.”

“Matt did an amazing job on a video for my business. He always does such beautiful work and is VERY community driven.
Sharing his talents with others and making everyone around him feel special. You can see him in his art.”

“Working with Matt and Skeleton Key has been great. Watching them work through their creative process and build out worlds that bring your vision to life is amazing thing to experience. You can tell their attention to detail is strong. They lock in to every single detail to ensure that the final product matches not only the standard that your brand has set but it actually adds creative value as well.”