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Matt Nye

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Creative Leader with over twenty years of comprehensive experience writing, directing, producing, and editing for film and television. Collaborative, communicative, resourceful, and resilient with a strong portfolio of work for both creative and government agencies. Expert in storytelling.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Video Editor

Rolling Stone
06.2024 - Current

Lead video editor on an episode of "The Breakdown" featuring artist Shaboozey.

Freelance Video Editor, Producer, Creative Consultant

Warner Bros. Discovery
06.2021 - Current

Lead video editor of Max and Discovery+ trailers and promos used for both broadcast and social media marketing campaigns.

Highlights include:
- "Downey's Dream Cars" promo garnered 4.8 million views and 261,000 likes through Robert Downey Jr.'s Instagram
- "Jose Andres and Family in Spain" trailers and promos populated Chef José Andrés' social channels and was repurposed for launch on CNN
- The British dating show "Naked Attraction" found new life on Max and surged to become Max's most popular show last year (trailer currently has over 1 million views on Youtube)
- "Knox Goes Away", a film starring Michael Keaton and Al Pacino, found similar success on Max and was the number one film streamed the weekend of its launch

Freelance Live Video Producer

Digitell Inc.
10.2013 - 07.2021

Supervised multiple audio and video capture streams over various assignments in different cities. Identified technical issues and resolved them in real-time. Produced live events remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic with Wirecast and Zoom technologies.

Sr. Video Consultant

Freddie Mac
01.2020 - 12.2020

Produced and edited various internal and external corporate communications for client during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advised on best practices for remote and in-person production.

Sr. Producer, Video Editor, Technical Director

US Department of State
01.2016 - 08.2019

Traveled to twenty-seven countries in seven months as special detail for the Secretary of State and his Spokesperson. Managed live broadcasts and Zoom point-to-points with American posts and embassies on a global level.

Video Production Specialist

US Patent and Trademark Office
12.2014 - 04.2016

Executed internal video teleconference operations at the US Patent and Trademark Office for high-ranking officials.

Producer, Videographer, Video Editor, Photographer

The Biggest Loser Resort
06.2013 - 07.2014

Supported their marketing strategy by creating distinct music videos and commercials on a weekly basis. Videos and photos used on their website to identify new and repeat customers.

Associate Producer, Videographer, Photographer

Suite Partners Inc.
10.2011 - 11.2012

Improved communication between key talent and production for both taped and live segments. Photos used on their website to attract prospective clients.

Publicity Intern

Focus Features
01.2009 - 05.2009

Completed daily breaks for the publicity department, presented to executives at the company's reverse intern seminar, assisted staff for a screening of Henry Selick's "Coraline," and provided marketing ideas that were used for Shane Acker's "9."

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA
05.2009

Skills

  • Directing
  • Producing
  • Screenwriting
  • Video Editing
  • Leadership
  • Creative Vision
  • Budgeting
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Avid Media Composer
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Accomplishments

- Began writing screenplays at the age of 15

- Wrote four feature-length screenplays by the end of high school

- Directed a four-act play at 17 that ran for three performances and an encore (featured on the front page of The Patriot News' 150th Commemorative Edition)

- Directed a no budget feature at the age of 20 with limited resources (after a local premiere, the film screened at Tribeca Cinemas in NYC and received distribution through Amazon)

- Self-funded several short films

- Written two television pilots

- Completed seven feature-length screenplays

- Written work recognized by multiple festivals and competitions including The Academy Nicholl Fellowship and Austin Film Festival

- In 2024, the short films "Happy Hour" and "Anyone for President" screened at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood

Timeline

Freelance Video Editor

Rolling Stone
06.2024 - Current

Freelance Video Editor, Producer, Creative Consultant

Warner Bros. Discovery
06.2021 - Current

Sr. Video Consultant

Freddie Mac
01.2020 - 12.2020

Sr. Producer, Video Editor, Technical Director

US Department of State
01.2016 - 08.2019

Video Production Specialist

US Patent and Trademark Office
12.2014 - 04.2016

Freelance Live Video Producer

Digitell Inc.
10.2013 - 07.2021

Producer, Videographer, Video Editor, Photographer

The Biggest Loser Resort
06.2013 - 07.2014

Associate Producer, Videographer, Photographer

Suite Partners Inc.
10.2011 - 11.2012

Publicity Intern

Focus Features
01.2009 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Film

DeSales University
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