Matt Clift - Brisbane Based Filmmaker

BIO

Matthew Clift is a Brisbane based filmmaker who has produced projects for clients ranging from not-for-profit organisations to government departments and multinational companies.

At the age of 25, Matt has worked extensively as a freelance video producer and has also worked in roles of journalism and marketing. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in psychology and is currently completing his Masters of Business.

As a filmmaker, Matt is unique, being experienced in all major components of filmmaking including directing, producing, filming and editing. This skill range has led Matt to great opportunities to complete full productions from start to finish.

Matt currently works for ‘Lenard’s’ as a full-time production designer as a part of their in-house marketing team. He continues to complete select video productions 'on the side' but only takes on projects of particular interest.

Matt has a passion to impact the media in innovation and professionalism with relevant projects. Aside from film, he is an active musician. He and his wife Katie live together in Brisbane, Queensland.

FILMOGRAPHY

Documentaries

2007

'Cinderella Children' - One hour documentary filmed in Kitgum, Uganda.
Director of Videography and Editing. Included two weeks filming in Uganda and all editing of the production.
www.cinderellachildren.com

Promotional / Corporate Videos

2008

Queensland Academies (Health Sciences) 3-minute video for the official campus opening
Producer, Director, Camera and Editor

2007

Upper Coomera State College Promotional Video - Four-minute promotional video
Client: Upper Coomera State College
Scriptwriter, Producer, Director, Camera and Editor

Queensland Academies Awards Night Videos - Three x 1.5 minute promotional videos for an awards night attended by the State Premier and for future web delivery.
Client: Education Queensland
Assistance in Script Development, Producer, Director and Editor

Aerospace Education Awards 2007 – Five-minute awards night video
Client: Boeing Australia
Editor and Post-Production Director

La Forza Promotional Video – Three-minute music ensemble showreel
Client: La Forza
Producer, Director, Camera and Editor

Aviation High Promotional DVD – Four-minute promotional DVD
Client: Education Queensland
Scriptwriter, Producer, Director, Camera and Editor

Future Auto Group Franchise Promotional DVD – 12-minute promotional information DVD
Client: Future Auto Group
Marketing Strategy, Producer, Director, Camera and Editor

Queensland Academies (Science, Maths and Technology) Promotional DVD – Four-minute promotional DVD
Client: Education Queensland
Script Development, Producer, Director, Camera and Editor

Queensland Academies (Science, Maths and Technology) 3-minute video for the official campus opening attended by the QLD Premier and State Minister for Education.
Client: Department of Education, Training and the Arts (QLD Government)
Producer, Director, Camera and Editor

Beyond Existence Pilot Video – 6-minute pilot video.
Client: Beyond Existence
Producer, Director, Camera and Editor

2006

Grand View Records Promotional Video – Record Company 5-minute EPK
Client: Grandview Records
Producer, Director, Camera and Editor

2005
Get Connected Cinema Ad – 45-second cinema ad transferred to 35mm film for cinema advertising campaign
Completed while employed at Christian City Church Westside
Producer, Director and Editor

Employment / Miscellaneous

Nov 2007 onwards
Employed full-time with ‘Lenard’s’ as a production designer. Working as part of a creative marketing team to develop media for Lenard’s marketing and operations.

2005 - 2006
Employed full-time at Christian City Church Westside. Produced weekly announcement news videos, promotional ads and other media.