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 was awarded with over 15 student film awards while at high school, before 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 big name brands such as Qantas, Aveo, Sunshine Coast Council, Suncorp and Football Australia.

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

My love for music has seen me direct videos for some of the world’s most celebrated electronic artists, such as Booka Shade, Cosmic Gate and Fonzerelli.

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”.

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”. Trashbaggery said Inside was, “A powerful, at times terrifying film, with raw, very convincing performances. A poignant little gem about self-expression misunderstood”. 

In 2016 I ventured to Berlin to shoot my latest short, Late Fall. DC Shorts said “This is one of the most unconventional films about companionship, grief and revenge. A well told story with a highly engaging premise. Stylish to a fault, beautifully shot with just the right amount of bittersweet”.

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

Australia

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