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

I studied film production at Queensland College of Art, in Brisbane.

I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to create end-to-end video content for brands such as Qantas, Aveo and Suncorp.

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 my short film, Earl’s Town, was awarded with the Screen Queensland Short Film Award at the Brisbane International Film Festival.

In 2011 I was 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”.  

Some of my photography has been featured at various events, including Lensculture and the LA Cinefest.

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

Australia

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