Matthew Pickett

Assisting with lighting and in charge of getting all inserts and close-ups for the shoot.

Shot the film as well as planned/executed all lighting both INT/EXT

In charge of paper amps, planning equipment pickups, and assisting with organizing on-set rigging and lighting.

Directed a high-speed camera shoot for a new Tonometer with a Golden Retriever as talent.

Shot all footage captured in the fields for both morning and night shoots on the subject's farm. Also directed rough blocking and shot all of the "walk and talk" interviews with the Laotian and American talent.

Built camera, pulled focus, downloaded cards, and in charge of power to the camera throughout the film.

I not only directed, but produced a period piece "western" in the Appalachian Mountains with SAG AFTRA actors. The feel was similar to "Hartfields and McCoys." In charge of Directing the actors, logistics for each shoot, liability insurance (horses, guns, blanks, etc.), and locations. Currently in Post Production

Built camera, pulled focus, downloaded cards, and in charge of power to the camera throughout the film.

I had to do extensive reading of court files to understand riparian law. Contact and get interviews with two parties on opposite sides of a civil suit involving King George II land grants and the Virginia Statute. The Documentary was: WINNER: Rosebud Film Festival 3rd Place: Blue Ridge Film Festival

A local music video that I helped on and was in charge of pulling focus, organizing batteries, lenses, filters, etc.

I was brought in as a first assistant camera day-player for a local music video shoot. Pulled focus, was in charge of batteries, lenses, filters, etc.

Assisting G&E team with various responsibilities on set.