Matthew Gonzales

Setup Operated Main camera (Sony FS3) as 1st AC and assisted the Director of Photography throughout shooting day.

Setup Operated Main camera (Sony FS3) as 1st AC and assisted the Director of Photography throughout shooting day.

I was 1st AC on camera, directly assisting the Director of Photography capture various shots on location at multiple exterior locations.

Media Producer Regent School of Comm. & the Arts - Oversaw production planning for the Dean – from writing scripts, to shooting Interviews, testimonials and current events to post-production. Shot and Edited 10 videos for Web marketing and Student life enhancement.

I wrote and directed this film as my senior thesis film upon graduation of Regent Universities B.A in Cinema and Television.

As chief electrician, led a team of five people to dress both in studio and on location lighting setups. Maintained safe and operable lighting for Director of photography and Director collaboration in attaining an on time and under budget film.

Behind the Scenes Camera Operator.

As part of the behind the scenes videography team, I shot diverse, educational and entertaining footage of professional cast and crew making a movie. I interviewed filmmakers and captured B roll, for the purpose of special features on the to be released feature film "Jesse & Naomi."

As the Director of Photography, I setup lighting aesthetics and operated the camera on set of Director Sigo TSeng's Short film, "Bump!"

As the Director of Photography, I setup lighting aesthetics and operated the camera on set of Director Stevan Novakovich's experimental film, "The Great Train Rush."

As the Director of Photography, I setup lighting aesthetics and operated the camera on set of Director Jennifer Keller's Experimental dance film, "Ferry."

As the Director of Photography, I setup lighting aesthetics and operated the camera on set of Director Michael Hammond's Short, "Talking."

I shot and cut this video as part of a documentary series on testimonies for a local church.