Matt Garland
Primarily looking for work as a 1st AC, 2nd AC, Camera PA/Intern! I have my own AC kit/ditty bag. I have experience working as a Cinematographer, 1st AC, Utility, Grip and Production Assistant. I just received my BA in Film Production at Keene State College in Keene, NH. I am experienced in HD, HDV and 16mm Cinematography and an owner and operator of a Sony HVR-V1U 1080i/24p HDV camera. I am willing to work throughout New England/Vermont/New Hampshire/NYC/Upstate NY/Mass.
Resume available at www.mgarland.com
Credits/Experience
Portabrace INC, North Bennington, VT - Marketing/Web/Video (2006-Current)
Responsible for the product photography of the largest supplier of television and film camera cases. Tasks included updating product photos online, shooting and editing promotional and instructional videos for cases and providing feedback on case designs for industry standard video and audio equipment.
Catamount Access Television, Bennington, VT - Production Crew (2004-Current)
Set up, shot and transmitted remotely live town meetings using a modulator and an 18-channel mixer, I also worked as a camera operator on multi camera shoots, ranging from parades, high school graduations, town meetings and studio productions.
FEATURES/DOCUMENTARIES
"Into the Pit" - Director
Shot and conducted over 50 interviews with various well known bands, recorded 10 concerts and captured over 150+ hours of footage on a $14,000 budget, also performed multiple roles such as sound recording, editing, camera operation and lighting. Planned release for the 2011 film festival circuit.
View the trailer at www.intothepitfilm.com
"xxx ALL AGES xxx The Boston Hardcore Documentary" - Director of Photography (reunion show)
Set up and organized a 7 Camera HD concert shoot documenting a reunion show in of some of the original Boston hardcore punk bands.
"Untitled Billboard Documentary" - Camera Operator
Independent documentary feature about sign pollution and advertising. Shot Vermont b-roll and formal/OTF interviews with the Sony PMW-EX3.
"The Clear" - Grip
Independent film shot on the RED in New Hampshire.
"The Giant Music Box" - Camera Operator
Operated a Panasonic HVX-200 during a scene where I followed an individual through a mansion while she orchestrated 30 pianos to play simultaneously.
"Taking Woodstock" - Extra
Focus Features, Starring Demetri Martin
SHORTS
"Colour Z" -2nd AC
3D Experimental, first ever film shot on 3D HD Thermal Imaging Cameras.
"Bumble Bee Cabs" - 1st AC
Shot on the two Canon 5DMKIIs and a Canon 7D with Zeiss Primes.
"Last Haul" - 1st AC
Shot on the two Canon 7Ds with red rock micro handheld rigs along with Canon, Sigma and Tokina EF lenses.
"Follow Me" - Grip
Performed common grip tasks, set up dolly tracks, overhead lighting, 10x10 nets, hmi/kino-flo lighting.
"My Sweet Revenge" - 1st AC
Assisted the DP with focus pulling, lens cleaning, shot set ups and maintained equipment inventory.
TELEVISION/ENG/EFP
The Tennis Channel "Destination Tennis" - Production Assistant
Assisted the camera crew in Burlington, Vermont, with camera equipment and location releases.
The Tabora's Sense - Camera Operator
Reality show documenting a married couple who can communicate telepathically. Shot on location at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut during the La Mans Race Series.
Food Network "Best Thing I Ever Ate 3" - Production Assistant
Assisted the camera crew in Burlington, Vermont, with lighting, camera equipment and gathering and organizing image release forms.
TRAVEL CHANNEL "Bed & Breakfast USA" - Production Assistant
Assisted the camera crew with gear along with setting up a porta-jib, and obtaining location agreements.
PBS "Tricks of the Trade: Outsmarting Investment Fraud" - Camera Operator - Vermont State Trooper Segment
Set up and shot an interview along with supporting b-roll with a Sony PMW-EX3.
CNBC "Mike on America Segment" - Camera Operator/Various B-ROLL
Shot St. Johnsbury footage used in the segment and provided promotional b-roll for the segment.
PBS "A Jewish Spirt Sings" - Utility
Tasks included running cables to and from ENG truck, and helping set up lights and grip equipment.
ONLINE
Kaseya, Cabot Cheese Creamery, Industrial - Camera Operator (June 2009)
New Balance Shoes - "Made In America" Web Commercial - Production Assistant
Assisted the gaffer with grip related tasks such as setting up steel dolly tracks, dolly grip, rigging combo stands and speed rails for over head shots and used a wide array grip/lighting equipment.
MUSIC VIDEOS
2010 Black N Blue Bowl DVD - Camera Operator
On stage camera operator in NYC at Webster Hall, for 11 various bands.
Vallon - Camera Operator
Operated center stage pit camera during a five-camera shoot at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, MA.
"Never Get Out of the Van: The Story of Mustard Plug DVD" - "Mr. Smiley" - Director/Camera/Editor
Created a music video that was featured in the extras on the DVD about the band Mustard Plug.