Director/Producer/Videographer

Who am I

My approach to filmmaking and marketing centers on the belief that visual media must serve a clear strategic purpose, not just look good. By uniting compelling visual storytelling with psychographic audience alignment, I craft content that translates a brand's core identity into tangible business outcomes. Whether producing cinematic pieces or structured corporate communications, I design every frame, transition, and motion graphic to build trust, communicate complex value propositions, and drive audience engagement.

My Background

With a multidisciplinary background spanning live broadcast production, narrative short films, and commercial corporate projects, I bring a versatile, end-to-end skill set to every phase of visual media. Having honed a deep technical foundation through hands-on roles, including producing student projects like "The White Box", managing production workflows, and executing complex live environments, I am adept at balancing technical precision with creative problem-solving. Whether operating high-end camera packages, coordinating multi-camera shoots, or designing clean motion graphics and post-production pipelines, I deliver polished, broadcast-quality assets tailored to meet rigorous organizational goals and tight deadlines.

Technical Philosophy & Tool Stack

My technical approach is rooted in understanding the universal mechanics of filmmaking rather than memorizing brand-specific menus. While I frequently shoot on Sony systems, leveraging my Sony A7IV kit, Sigma glass, and manual focus-pulling workflows, my priority is always mastering the core fundamentals of exposure, lighting, color science, and camera movement regardless of the hardware in hand.

On the post-production side, I believe in utilizing the right tool for the job depending on the project's demands:

  • Adobe Premiere Pro: My primary workhorse for deep timeline control, advanced multi-cam editing, and seamless integration with motion graphics pipelines.

  • Final Cut Pro: An exceptionally efficient tool for rapid assemblies, fast turnarounds, and streamlined offline-to-online workflows.

  • DaVinci Resolve: The absolute industry standard and my go-to for precise, high-end color grading and finishing work.

The "Work Backwards" Methodology

My approach to production is built on a simple rule: the cheapest and most effective way to make a video is to focus as much energy as possible on paper first. I always work backward. It starts with the audience, identifying what the viewer actually wants and needs to see. From there, I move into the editing room to map out structural requirements, such as dual-aspect framing for multi-platform horizontal and vertical deliverables. Finally, I take all of that data back to pre-production to engineer a precise, efficient shoot day where every single frame is captured with absolute intent.

  • I highly recommend film producer Matthew Peterson. He is punctual, responsive, talented, and truly creative. Matthew has an impressive mastery of his craft, delivering a product you can genuinely be proud of. His personable and honest nature makes him a pleasure to work with. Beyond that, his hard work and dedication stand out. If you're seeking someone reliable and skilled, Matthew Peterson is the professional to trust.

    Pamela Alderman / Founder, Healing in Arts