Summary

I’m a Montana filmmaker and award-winning TV journalist able to work on tight deadlines with both small and large crews. I have professional experience in Asia, Central America, and throughout the USA.

Credits

9/23 – 9/23

Camera Operator (Canon 5D Mark IV) In Depth With Graham Bensinger

NBC — TV — GMB Productions Details
9/23 – 9/23

Camera operator for popular interview show. Setup of lighting, grip, and subject. Camera operation on Ronin SC for lifestyle filming, and tripod operation for main subject interview.

10/22 – 12/22

Camera Operator (Canon XF705) Mountain Men (Season 12)

History — TV — Warm Springs Productions Details
10/22 – 12/22

B-cam for popular wilderness documentary following survivalists, hunters, and other "mountain men" and women on the History Channel.

9/22 – 10/22

DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) (Dailies Editor) Outlaws

Film (Feature-length) — Crooked Moose Productions Details
9/22 – 10/22

As the lead DIT / dailies editor, I organized a team of post production staff and resources to take on a feature-length film directed by Mario Van Peebles in Montana's Paradise Valley. My duties included researching and purchasing computing supplies, hard drives, RAID arrays, and creating a protocol for media management. I also trained a film wrangler to manage reloads, and consulted with our post production supervisor, AE, and editor to make sure this film got off the ground.

8/22 – 9/22

First Assistant Camera (3rd Camera Op) Ultimate Marksman (Season 1)

History — TV — Warm Springs Productions, LLC Details
8/22 – 9/22

Lead camera team of 4 shooters and three ACs, worked 3rd and 4th cameras, motorized camera, and GoPros. Total of 9 main cameras on project.

5/22 – 7/22

DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) (Assistant Editor ) Chef Eduardo Garcia Cooking Show (Season 1)

Magnolia — TV — Linguine Pictures Details
5/22 – 7/22

Handling all footage of new cooking show, including checking clips, adding LUTs and creating dailies for editorial team. Also worked as AC for a few episodes.

12/21 – 12/21

Assistant Camera (AC) (Canon XF705) Louisiana Law (Season 2)

Animal Planet — TV — Warm Springs Productions, LLC Details
12/21 – 12/21

Care and maintenance of gear, third camera angle, transportation and media

6/21 – 11/21

Assistant Camera (AC) (Sony FS7) Legend of Bear Gulch (Season 1)

Fox Business — TV — Warm Springs Productions, LLC Details
6/21 – 11/21

Assistant camera in charge of camera maintenance, media management, and 3rd camera angle (FS5 and 6D) on reality show featuring gold mining in Montana.

8/21 – 8/21

Assistant Camera (AC) (Sony FX6) Travel Channel

Travel — Advertising — Red Arrow Industries Details
8/21 – 8/21

Assistant Camera for travel shoot focusing on Eastern Montana, small town life, and Montana State Parks

Orgs

  • American Mountain Guides Association
  • Nols Wilderness First Responder
  • PADI Divemaster
  • EMT
  • Canadian Avalanche Association

Media

  • Alaska - Fire and Ice

  • Montana - Sea of Clouds

Recos

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Brad Baxter
Director of Photography (DP)
Matt is a Solid Cam Op up great attitude and real pleasure to work with. All his shots were unique. Tack sharp and I knew I could count on him to get good footage. Super helpful and knowledgeable with gear and always huslted in his step. ...MORE...
Mike Brilliant
Development Producer
Matt is one of my favorite cam ops to work with. He speaks up when needed, can take on responsibility and makes everything look beautiful. Great dude to work with. I highly recommend. ...MORE...

Education

Class of '03

University of Minnesota

B.A. - English Literature, Philosophy

Skills

  • Avid
  • Writing
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Audio
  • Aerial Photography
  • Underwater Photography
  • Story Production
  • ENG cameras
  • DSLR Cameras
  • Mountain Photography