Assistant Operator
Resume:
Matthew Tibbenham
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www.MatthewTibbenham.com
Summary Enthusiastic and responsible, professional, capable of independent tasks or team projects, prompt,
trustworthy, and a quick learner.
Self-starter with good communication, leadership, and problem solving skills.
Strong computer skills including familiarity with Final Cut Studio, Adobe CS5 Production Suite, some
Avid Media Composer experience, and networking.
Extensive camera experience using Canon DSLRs, RED, Arri Alexa, and other digital cameras.
Scott Derrickson - Director/Writer's Assistant August 2011-Present
Assistant to Director Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Day the Earth Stood Still,
Sinister). Work includes: writing script & novel coverage, scheduling, and personal errands.
Sinister Director s Assistant and 2nd Unit Director (Dir. Scott Derrickson) August 2011-November 2011
Began as the Director s Assistant on Sinister with Scott Derrickson then worked my way up to 2nd Unit
Director, shooting over 100 insert shots. Also worked as an Additional Editor and Technology Expert.
Suite Spot Productions - Internship/PA February 2011-May 2011
Worked as a Production Assistant for multiple productions including commercials and live internet
streaming shows for USTREAM. Assisted multiple departments on set while focusing on assisting
the camera department. Clients worked for included Time Warner Cable, CBS, Oxygen, Elle
Magazine, Coach, Learning Annex, Baby Bjorn, and Weight Watchers.
Other Film Experience
Director & Writer
The Wrong Guys for the Job (web series) October 2012
Take Out (short) May 2011
Take Two (short) August 2010
Good Samaritan (short) May 2010
The File (short) February 2010
Director of Photography
Spontaneous Human Combustion (feature) July 2010
Nolan Dillinger (short) July 2010
A Complex Structure Known as a Relationship (short) July 2010
Camera Department
Keys. Wallet. Phone. (short - 2nd AC) April 2011
Morse Codes (short - Camera Operator and 1st AC) March 2011
The Lemon (short - 2nd AC and DIT) February 2011
Caleb & Renee (web series Camera Operator and 1st AC) February 2011
Waiting for Darkness (short Camera Operator, Grip, and Boom Operator) November 2010
Alike in Dignity (short Camera Operator and Production Assistant) July 2010
59th Street Lights (short doc. Camera Operator and Production Assistant) November 2009
Sky Bound (short - Camera Operator and Production Assistant) October 2009
Other Film Work
CBS/Dunkin' Donuts TV Spot (commercial Light Director) March 2011
The Candidate (short Grip and Boom Operator) November 2010
Sleight of Hand (short Associate Producer, Gaffer, and BTS Camera Operator) June 2010
Education UCLA Film Extension Program January 2012
Classes on directing and writing
Screenwriting Classes May 2011
Classes at NYU and Gotham Writer s Workshop in screenwriting
Filmmaking 101 June 2010
Received scholarship for four-day lmmaking workshop; Basics of lmmaking
and hands-on experience making a short lm
Royal Film Commission May 2009
Two-day workshop in Amman, Jordan covering how to do basic lmmaking
Moody Bible Institute December 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
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