I started making short films with my friends and family at age 13. They were mostly tasteless, “Friday the 13th” inspired slashers, but pure fun and great practice.

I cemented my film education with a degree in production at Queensland College of Art, in Brisbane.

I have created end-to-end video content for brands such as Qantas, Aveo, Suncorp and Football Australia.

My photography has been awarded and featured on LensCulture and at the LA Cinefest.

In 2013 my short film, Inside, was a celebrated Tropfest finalist. Sydney Morning Herald Film critic, Giles Hardie, wrote, “It was Inside that stood out from the pack, with a blend of colour, emotion and madness that was worthy of its Wizard Of Oz style final image”.

Recently I completed my latest short film, Earl’s Town, which will be heading to film festivals in 2020/21.

In 2011 I became a last minute “on-set” replacement director on the low budget Australian teen drama, Circle Of Lies. Empire Magazine called it “An authentic teen drama that speaks directly to its audience”. Film Ink said “Circle Of Lies is quietly impressive”.

shorts

Earl’s Town (2020) – Trailer
15 minutes
Writer / Director: Matt Cerwen
Producers: Emma Randall, Tai Dixon, Matt Cerwen
Cinematographer: Robert Agganis

Inside (2013)
7 minutes
Writer / Director: Matt Cerwen
Producers: Kieran Cato, Matt Cerwen
Cinematographer: Robert Agganis

CONTENT

Rauður Konan Ferðir : Iceland Tourism (2016)

2 minutes – Branded content

Director: Matt Cerwen

Producers: Tai Dixon, Asný Varmarsdsdóttir, Matt Cerwen

Cinematographer, Editor: Matt Cerwen

Qantas Reconnections: Winton (2014)

5 minutes – Branded content

Director, Producer: Matt Cerwen

Cinematographer: Robert Agganis

Editor: Matt Cerwen

Qantas: Socceroos World Cup (2014)

1 minute – Branded content

Director, Producer: Matt Cerwen

Camera, Editor: Matt Cerwen

Furry Friends of Aveo 2 (2019)

2 minutes – Branded content

Producers: Matt Cerwen, Lauren Hoskin

Camera, Editor, Concept: Matt Cerwen

Cosmic Gate & Arnej – Sometimes They Come Back For More (2013)

5 minutes – Music video

Writer, Director: Matt Cerwen

Producers: Matt Cerwen, Josh Wolfe

Cinematographer: Robert Agganis

Aveo: The Parks (Cairns) (2019)

3 minutes – Corporate

Producers: Matt Cerwen, Lauren Hoskin

Camera, Editor: Matt Cerwen

features

Circle of Lies (2012) aka Short Beach

85 minutes

Director: Matt Cerwen

Producers: Steve Jaggi, Liz Shute

Production Budget: $450K

Studio: Marvista / Warner Bros.

Circle of Lies – Premiere TV Promo (2015)

20 seconds

Channel 9 (Go)

New Years Eve 2015

photography

Australia

People. Dogs. Moments

Greater Los Angeles & California

MORE PHOTOGRAPHY

news

the BIFF film chooser is cool…

Oct 19, 2020

Go to biff.com.au and select "film chooser". select "wild card". select "spooked". and Bob's your uncle.... it's Earl's town!

earl’s town awarded at brisbane international film festival!

Oct 13, 2020

SQ Screen Culture and Community Director Rowena Billard, Producers Tai Dixon and Emma Randall, and SQ Chair Linda Lavarch. Earl's Town was awarded with the Brisbane International Film Festival 2020 Screen Queensland Short Film Award at the closing night after a...

earl’s town to premiere at brisbane international film festival!

Sep 3, 2020

Earl’s Town will have its premiere on the opening weekend of the Brisbane International Film Festival! (1-11 October) Check out the program and get your tickets at http://biff.com.au/event/short-films-off-beats/ Earl’s Town is screening as part of the “Off Beats”...