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”.

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

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