Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Achievements
Publications
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Matthew Spradlin

Matthew Spradlin

Ft. Worth

Summary

Early AI creator/ adopter with over 20 years in TV and feature film production experience, but still learning something new every day.

On the side, animator and published writer for over 15 years. Multi-talented Content Writer well-versed in research, writing and editing a wide range of content.

Comfortable working with little oversight to write interesting, clean and clear copy.

Skilled in content management systems, online content publishing software and SEO.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Writer / Producer / Content Creator

Earthx TV
Dallas
02.2021 - Current
  • Research and Writing TV series and short form content based on current Environmental happenings and trends developing.
  • Producing TV series and short form content based on popular current Environmental trends.

Director/ Lead AI Animator

Sony Pictures Animation
Culver City
06.2024 - 01.2026
  • Created an entire AI animated short form series based on the comic book "NIGHT OF THE CADILLACS" (*see links, see portfolio: AI section)
  • Wrote/Directed/Animated the digital series for studio's online rollout marketing campaign. (*https://vimeo.com/showcase/11952021?share=copy&fl=sm&fe=fs)

PW: NOTC_0000

  • Headed FIRST TEAM at any major studio to create an all AI series.

Writer & Creator / Head of Development

ROKiT Comics
Los Angeles
03.2017 - 01.2021
  • Wrote and produced original IP (comics, screenplays) for development into TV series, feature films, and short-form online series.
  • Developed outside acquired material into feature films, short-form content, and TV series.
  • Collaborated with major talent agencies to package projects for production.

Director / Animator / Compositor

Alibaba Pictures Group Limited
Hangzhou
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Created engaging promotional animations for Alibaba TV's online platforms, enhancing viewer engagement and brand visibility.

Writer/ Director / Producer

BKGTH Productions
Los Angeles
06.2010 - 01.2014
  • Developed script based on comic 'Bad Kids Go to Hell', enhancing narrative for film adaptation.
  • Wrote and directed film based on comic book, overseeing FX; sold to NETFLIX in 2013 following successful North American release in 150 theaters.

Education

Graduation Certificate -

Ai For Filmmaking Course (Online)
01-2022

Bachelor's Degree - Film & Communications

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
Orange, California

Certificate - Lighting & Compositing

GNOMON School of Visual FX
Hollywood, California

Skills

  • AI Programs
  • After Effects
  • Photoshop
  • 3D modeling
  • Maya 3D
  • Blender
  • Drawing

Professional Achievements

  • Wrote and Produced 'American Forest Fires: The Untold Story', TV series, Earthx TV, North America, Europe, UK, 01/01/22 - 12/31/23, EarthxTV's highest rated show
  • Directed 'The Social Contract', short film, CANNES 2014 Film Fest, Best Dramatic Short (Burbank Film Fest) 2014, Also did the FX Supervision
  • Directed 'Bad Kids Go To Hell', feature film, worldwide theatrical, PHASE 4 Films, 01/01/12 - 12/31/12, Sold to Netflix in 2013, 'Most Watched Film' on Netflix for 3 months
  • Co-Created and Sold TV Show 'True Believer', SyFy Channel, 01/01/07, Rosario Dawson, Exec. Prod/Mark Stern, Producer
  • Wrote and Directed 'The ThunderPuzzyz', short film, Best Comedy Short Film, Los Angeles Film Fest, 01/01/01

Publications

  • Hot Valley Days and Cocaine Nights, Antarctic Press, 2019, Hot Comic Pick of 2020
  • The Devils, Antarctic Press, 2018, Hot Comic Pick of 2018
  • The Adventures of A Comic-Con Girl, Matthew Spradlin, Dana Braziel, Antarctic Press, 2011, Best Selling Independent Comic 2011
  • Bad Kids Go to Hell, Antarctic Press, 2008, Publishers Pick by PREVIEWS Magazine 2008, Best Selling Independent Comic 2009

Timeline

Director/ Lead AI Animator

Sony Pictures Animation
06.2024 - 01.2026

Writer / Producer / Content Creator

Earthx TV
02.2021 - Current

Writer & Creator / Head of Development

ROKiT Comics
03.2017 - 01.2021

Director / Animator / Compositor

Alibaba Pictures Group Limited
06.2016 - 01.2017

Writer/ Director / Producer

BKGTH Productions
06.2010 - 01.2014

Graduation Certificate -

Ai For Filmmaking Course (Online)

Bachelor's Degree - Film & Communications

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

Certificate - Lighting & Compositing

GNOMON School of Visual FX
Matthew Spradlin