Development and Production Intern

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Matthew Onufrak

Orange, CA • Allendale, NJ • Remote or In Person

Cell: 240-***-**** Email: *******@*******.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-onufrak EDUCATION

Chapman University, Orange CA

BFA, Television Writing and Production, Dodge College, Chapman Honors Program August 2021 – May 2025 Junior Class Standing

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Coverage Intern, American High Productions

Syracuse, NY May 2022 - Present

• Dedicated over 60 hours of work to analysis and categorization of submitted scripts for a successful production company.

• Summarized lengthy film scripts in extensive detail alongside industry insight and relevant critique.

• Communicated with development teams to ensure quality content reached the company. OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Sr. Summer Camp Counselor

Wyckoff YMCA, Wyckoff NJ May 2021 - August 2022

• Supervised nearly one hundred second through eighth graders alongside other counselors.

• Mediated athletic activities, observed children while swimming, and assisted in artistic activities.

• Managed young actors while putting on a series of theatrical productions starring children of various ages and skill levels. Political Intern, Josh Gottheimer Campaign for Congress Allendale, NJ June 2020 – Present

• Selected as a member of the Outreach Team for a House of Representatives Member’s Political Campaign for Congress

• Performed Phone Banking community outreach tasks and wrote Letters to Editors to sway voters.

• Participated in local events and parades to bolster public opinion of our candidate. PROJECTS

HEAD WRITER: Eldritch Roommate (2023), Mourning Son (2021)

• Wrote the script an episode of a limited-run web series and a student short film on a limited time frame and budget.

• Led fellow writers while collaborating with the vision of the director to create a quality product. CASTING DIRECTOR: Chapman News (2022), Eldritch Roommate (2023)

• Posted casting calls on multiple casting sites for Non-Union and Chapman Actors

• Organized and ran in-person auditions and in-person callbacks.

• Finalized casting decision with Director.

BOOM OPERATION: Earrings (2022), Homecoming (2022)

• Assisted with operating technical sound equipment while cooperating closely with other individuals on-set.

• Performed diligent work across inconsistent, lengthy hours to record optimal audio. AWARDS/DISTINCTIONS

• YouthPlays Young Playwrights Competition (First Place) (Listed in the Library of Congress)

• Selected Member of ‘Father’s Milk’, an Established Comedy Group on-campus at Chapman University

• Provost List, Chapman University

SKILLS

• Technical: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite DaVinci Resolve, Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, Final Draft, Social Media

• Language: Spanish (Proficient)

• Interests: Tabletop Roleplay Games, Musical Theater, Sketch Comedy, Volunteering, World History, Science Fiction

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