Matthew is a northern-based British Camera Assistant and Camera Operator.
He has experience shooting for short films, online entertainment and commercials. He has shot for the BFI, Kodak, The Northern Film School and YouTube content creators. He is originally from Chester in the UK but moved to Leeds in 2021 to study at the Northern Film School. His main bases are Leeds and Manchester, with other bases in Chester and Ipswich.
Matthew completed a short course with the Young BFI Film Academy in 2020 and studied a degree in BA(Hons) Filmmaking at the Northern Film School, Leeds Beckett University, graduating in 2024.
Matthew’s experience in drama and commercials has developed his resilience; communication skills; organisation; and his good on-set etiquette. He has a strong passion for working in the camera department of HETV and feature film.
As a Camera Assistant, Matthew has worked with both digital format and Super 16mm film. During his time at The Northern Film School he worked within the camera department, shooting in studio spaces and external locations. His responsibilities included DOP, camera operator, camera assistant, clapper loader, focus puller, and DIT.
Matthew is looking to work as a Freelance Camera Assistant in Film and TV.