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Profile
Director, editor, and animator. Work and reel available for viewing at www.morellofilms.com.
Education
B.F.A. Film Production, Directing Emphasis
Chapman University, Orange, CA - Graduation May 2019
Chancellor’s Scholarship
Industry Experience
Internship, DesignVox Marketing; June 2016 - August 2016
3 month internship with a strategy and design company in the film department; focused on cinematography
and editing techniques, as well as several animation projects for companies like United Airlines and Whirlpool.
Chapman University - Student Film Sets; September 2015 - Present
Gained wide range of experience working on professional-level sets at Chapman University. Learned how to
efficiently work various jobs on a film set, including Director, Producer, 1st Assistant Director, Sound, Grip and
Electric, Director of Photography/Cinematographer, Production Assistant, 1st Assistant Camera, Key Grip,
Gaffer, and Grip/Electric.
Independent Filmmaker; January 2013 - Present
Created multiple advertisements and presentations for various businesses as an independent director, editor
and producer. Previous employing companies include:
Cultural Care Au Pair (the world’s leading Au Pair agency)
Serendipity Media LLC (helped to attract magazine advertisers such as Rolex, Lexus, and more)
Port Logistics Group (one of the country’s top third party logistics services)
Hawk Hunting Kent County & Calvin College City of Grand Rapids
Inforum Bone-a-Fide Innovations SYTA Youth Foundation
Teach and Travel Groups Today Magazine Koetsier’s Greenhouse
Awards/Honors
Meijer “Great Choices” Student Film Festival 2015 & 2016
Competed in Michigan’s statewide Meijer “Great Choices” Student Film Festival in both 2015 and 2016, a
competition that receives around 400 applicants per year. Total of 6 winning entries, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
place (available for viewing at www.morellofilms.com/PSAs).
Courageous Persuaders Film Contest 2015
Top cash prize winner for the statewide Courageous Persuaders film contest, a competition that receives
around 500 applicants per year; the film, “Labels”, is available for viewing at www.morellofilms.com/PSAs.
Matt Morello