Currently busy with scholarship at VFS in Digital Character Animation. Graduating in December 2011.

MATTHEW BILTON

Director, Filmmaker, Animator.

A passionate, inspired, hard-working, movie-loving, creative thinker & family man.

Widely self-taught and motivated; experience ranges from creating Corporate Videos,

Theatrical Trailers, Retail DVD s, Motion Graphics Presentations, Creative Consultation,

Directing & Production. Professional in attitude and always willing to learn, improve and

excel. Strong leadership qualities and a true passion for excellence, professionalism,

creative ingenuity, ethical conduct and technical expertise.

Looking to join a world class creative team to expand & re ne skill set, to add value Vancouver, Canada

to your company and to be part of something great. Tel: +1-604-***-****

abqsaw@r.postjobfree.com

www.matthewbilton.com

Matthew s projects were technical masterpieces, but as far as execution and nish,

they were perfect. Needless to say we are back again this year for more."

- Rob Wright, Redwood Design

SKILLS & SOFTWARE

Skills: Video Editing, 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Project/Business Management,

Voicework / Narration, Acting.

Software: Final Cut Pro (Senior), DVD Studio Pro (Intermediate), Motion (Intermediate)

Maya (Intermediate),

After Effects (Junior), Photoshop (Intermediate),

Mac OS X (Intermediate)

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Alias/Autodesk Certi cates in Maya Essentials & Maya Character (Feb 2005 - Nov 2006)

Discreet Certi cate in 3D Studio Max Fundamentals (Feb 2005 - Nov 2005)

2006 - Multichoice VUKA! Awards Best Director, Best Animation, Best Humor Smoked Beef

(Newcomer Category - Multichoice is the leading multichannel digital satellite television operator in Africa.)

2001 - University of Stellenbosch Drama Dept. Nominated for Best Director, Best Original Script Cock & Bull .

EXPERIENCE

Since 2001, I have operated using Alluvion Digital Video Co. as the professional vehicle for my creative output. Also

worked as Brand Manager at Bilton Wines with some general managerial duties in 2007. Controlled and directed the

Bilton Wines Brand. Successfully spearheaded the creation of Sir Percy, the agship wine and the Bilton Wines

Website. As Alluvion I previously focused on Corporate clients and have now changed direction by coming to

Vancouver to further my career.

Recent and noteworthy work includes the following: (viewable at www.matthewbilton.com)

Kalahari.net - South Africa s Leading online retail store.

Created Promo Videos for Sell Your Stuff Campaign. Used this opportunity to learn After Effects and completed the

project under a tight deadline. Hired in skills from a colleague, successfully shared and synced assets and les

throughout the project.

The Lausanne Movement, Cape Town 2010 Congress,

Awarded contract to create Motion Branding, Intro Videos and Logo Animations for Conference. Liaised with

international clients in Europe and USA. Ultimately created Of cial Logo Animation used throughout conference.

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Transforming Stories International Christian Film Festival

Commissioned to create Promotional Videos, Festival Motion Branding and Content. Conceptualised and designed

content based on Logo and Poster branding. Combined 3D Titles/Assets with Motion Graphics, Music and Video.

Also compiled, edited, nished and encoded 17 Feature Film screening programs for the Festival.

Hopeville (Feature Film)

Video editing skills and creative direction combined to create Theatrical Trailers, 120, 30, 15 for Cinema, Web and

Broadcast. Sourced music & SFX and constructed a tight and intriguing narrative that effectively makes viewers want

to watch the lm. Also created Retail DVD for South African market.

Waterberg / Elements (a Top Ten Golf Destination in South Africa)

Tasked with importing and editing large amount of photos & video. As with all projects, successfully handled all areas

from concept to client liaising to sourcing music to editing to delivery.

SA Best Practice of the Year Awards (2008 & 2009)

Contracted to create Animated Presentation for Annual Awards Gala. Animated 2D images in 3D to create unique look

and feel. Collaborated with music producers to create custom soundtrack, with Redwood Design as creative partner

on design, concept and direction.

Motorola Product (RED) 2007

Delivered post production on a 10-minute Documentary on the Morija Printing Works in Lesotho. Worked closely with

directors from Motorola and Burgopak. Edited 10 hours of content down into 10min.

Smoked Beef - Multichoice VUKA! Award Winning Non-Pro t Commerical 2006

Took initiative to create team of 3 in nal year at The Animation School. Conceptualised and Directed 45 Ad for

National Council Against Smoking. Focused on Directing, Cinematography, Set Design and Visual FX.

"When Take 2 needed a new 30 HD ad to be screened at IMAX we turned to Alluvion. The concept for the ad was

quickly agreed upon. We were kept in constant contact with regards to updates and changes. The nal product was of

very high quality which we are very proud of, delivered on time & on budget." - Neil Smith, Take2.co.za

EDUCATION

Vancouver Film School, Canada, June 2011 - Present, Digital Character Animation. (Scholarship)

The Animation School, Cape Town, 2005 - 2006, Certi cates in Maya Foundation, Maya Character Animation,

3DSMax Foundation. 2 year course, 97% aggregate in 1st year, 95% in 2nd year.

Bachelor of Drama (B.Dram, University of Stellenbosch, 1999 - 2001, Specialised in Scriptwriting/Directing and

Puppetry. Wrote, Directed and Produced Cock & Bull, 1hr play in nal year as extra activity.

Bishops / Diocesan College, Cape Town, 1989 - 1998, Matriculated in 1998

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

I love a good story regardless of the medium: Theatre, Video Games, Movies, good conversation. I enjoy lateral

thinking puzzles and brainteasers and I have a craving for solving creative challenges. I also collect gurines from

Animated Films that adorn my of ce space and home. The highlight of my day is putting the nishing touches on a

project, learning something new and making my kids laugh.

REFERENCES

Rob Wright, Creative Director, Redwood Design - abqsaw@r.postjobfree.com, +27-21-671-****

Dylan Evans, MD, ConVista Consulting South Africa - abqsaw@r.postjobfree.com, +27-82-451-****

Larry Godt, President, Emerge Strategies LLC. - abqsaw@r.postjobfree.com, +1-253-***-****

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