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Matt Kordelski Filmmaker/photographer
· TECH SUPPORT, Apple Computers. (Aug 2001- Present) Provided superior front line Technical Support to Apple customers.
· CO-PRODUCER (Camera/Editor,) One Horn Productions. "Blood, Sweat and Teeth," (2000). Edited and helped shoot (multi-format) a 90 min story of a young athlete training to be a "no holds barred" fighter. Compressed several clips for their web site. (Personal production notes.)
· PRODUCER (Writer/Camera/Editor,) "The Least of My Brothers," (1998). Wrote, researched, shot and edited 90 min. documentary on the desegregation of Vidor, Texas, and the murder investigation of the first African American man to move there. Currently in film festivals across the U.S.
· EDITOR/CAMERA, Sunset Direct, (512) 464-8450, April 1997-April 2001. Producer of sales videos, product demos and multimedia demonstrations using BetaCam SP and DVCam cameras, the Avid MC 1000, Photoshop, After Effects and Infini-D 4.0. Also contributed to team multimedia projects for CD-ROMs and web pages.
· EDITOR/MOTION GRAPHICS, Heath Care Concepts, (512) 479-8508, January 1997- March 1997. Edited and created fx (Media 100, Photoshop, After Effects & Infini-D) for high impact sales videos.
· PRODUCER/EDITOR, River City Productions, (210) 724-2207, June 1996- January 1997. Producer of nationally syndicated outdoor sports program, "The Texas Angler." Responsible for shooting Betacam SP field tapes, editing (Media 100 & DVE) and writing a series of 30 minute programs and numerous 30 second commercials.
· VIDEO EDITOR/PRODUCER, Miracle Productions/Roy H. Williams Marketing, (512) 295-5700, Aug. 1994- June 1996. Responsible for completing nationally seen .30 sec TV spots and 5-60 minute infomercials as:
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Treasure of the Atocha" (Director, editor, co-writer) xx·· "The Miracle of Diamonds" (A jewelry infomercial for 12 TV markets across the US). xx·· "Kevin Moody presents the 4 C's of Diamond Grading" (Jewelry Store promotional). xx·· "DOK Lee's Common Sense Self Defense Series..." (3- 45 min. tapes) xx·· "Andy's Frozen Custard Training Video" (Lead Editor) |
· PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (Intern), "Cafe Bob," Fall 1994. Interned as lighting assistant, PA, and all-around "gofer" for local independent production.
· VIDEOGRAPHER, Camp-TV, Summer, 1994, Dallas, TX. Shot and scripted 30 minute video yearbook for LaJunta Boys Ranch using S-VHS AG 1950 cameras.
· Art Dept./Scenic Shop (Intern) "The Substitute Wife," NBC-TV/ The Frederick S. Pierce Company. Austin, Texas, Winter 1994. Served as full time Art Department Intern responsible for constructing and painting sets/props and backgrounds. "Loaned Out" to Grips/Lighting, Drivers, Electrical, and Catering.
· CAMERA/EDITOR, Image Specialists,INC., March 1993-June 1993. Beaumont, Texas. Edited (S-VHS) testimonials and documnetary footage into a 30 minute legal "settlement brochure.". Also shot numerous video depositions.
· Driver/Assn't Location Scout, "Philadelphia," Jonathan Demme-Dir., Mike Wakely-Location Scout. Philadelphia, Pa., Fall, 1992. Responsible for driving location scout to remote Philadelphia and suburban areas in pre-production.
· PA/ Grip, "Renaissance," Renaissance Productions, Philadelphia, Pa., Summer-Fall 1992. Responsible for general set production PA/Grip work (Lighting, Cabling, Set Construction, etc.) on low budget (Direct to Video) horror feature.
· Construction Assn't, Key Grip, Mobilcolor Productions, Hill Studios. Paulsboro, NJ (Philly Suburb,) May 1992-February 1993. Responsible for building and painting sets, driving, and general set PA/Grip work at film/video sound stage and scenic shop. Major projects included "Genesis: I Can't Dance," the Miss America Pageant sets and several major 35mm TV commercials (Dirt Devil Vacuums, Chevy Motors, etc.).
· Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor, "Innocent Bystanders," 1993. Created original 15 minute 16mm B&W horror film, with original music score, toured NYC/Philadelphia area film festivals.
· Key Set PA/Grip, "Cinema Workshop," 1987-1992. Served as Key Grip/ Key PA on over 7 independently produced 16mm short films, two of which were submitted for student academy awards. Invented new method of creating film title/credits utilizing Macintosh computers.
· WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER, Martins Video, November 1991-March 1992. Pleasantville, NJ. Shot (S-VHS) weddings and receptions with in camera editing.
To contact Matt Kordelski
e-mail: Matt Kordelski
www.kordelski.org
Please follow the links below to see some of the film projects Matt has been involved with.
Pump Harder: The Pedi-cab Diaries.