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Matthew D. Hughes
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| Education |
1998 - 2002 | Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL - BA Film/Video, 3.85 GPA, Dean's List, Honors Award 1994 - 1998 | Wheaton Warrenville South High School | Wheaton, IL - Founding participant in the first annual Wheaton Warrenville South Student Film Festival (1997); Winner: Best Screenplay (Wasteland: The Time of Tribulation) |
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Work Experience |
August 2002 - August 2007 | Delnor-Community Hospital | Geneva, IL Scheduler / Order Intake Specialist - Evaluated, corrected, and wrote reports, letters and medical documents for doctors. Coordinated all outpatient tests with patients, nurses, doctors and hospital staff. Worked extensively to coordinate the short-term and long-term schedules of multiple doctors and nurses. Developed organizational and administrative improvements to internal administrative operations. Created PowerPoint and Excel documents for various presentations to staff. Remained in consistent communication with patients via phone, e-mail and fax. Provided computer technical support to staff and helped with system upgrade implementation and maintenance. Trained new employees in administrative support processes and on various software programs. 2002 - present | freelance | Chicago area, IL Camera / Lighting - Worked as camera operator and lighting specialist for special events, weddings, lectures, documentaries, films, music videos and local television. June - August 2002 | Big Picture | Chicago, IL Camera Intern - Worked as camera operator and support equipment technician, 2nd unit director of photography, and in general office administration. June - August 2002 | Starburst Video | Warrenville, IL Retail Associate - Assisted customers with knowledge of film and film history. 1998 - 2002 | AMC Cantera 30 Theatres | Warrenville, IL Projection Booth Manager (March 1999 - May 2002) Projection Booth Senior Operator (August 1998 - March 1999) - Coordinated and managed projection booth staff for major multiplex. Trained and guided new employees on technical operation of film projection units, projector repair and maintenance. - Established presentation quality assurance throughout the theater and organized 35mm film trailer placement. |
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Film Experience |
Director of Photography vynl Overdrive: "Hey Bitch (You Ain't Got Nothin' On Me)" (2006, DV) - Music video Stalled (2006, 16mm) - Directed by Niles Maxwell - Independent short In Decision (2005, DV) - Directed by Niles Maxwell - Independent short The Art of Teaching at Columbia College: Carmelo Esterrich (2004, DV) - Documentary Short Adam and the Go Comets: "Wish You'd Stay" (2004, DV) Directed by Zach Keller - Music video Scrabble (2004, DV) - Directed by Sean J. Riley - Commercial for Las Palmas Restaurant Aim into the Excellent Territory (2003, DV) Training video Misconception (2002, 16mm B&W) Directed by Jeanine Vaughn - Independent short various student films 1999 - 2003 (view filmography) Crew Positions "The Thintuition Competition" (2007, DV) - Directed by Jeff Jones, DP Steve Wright - Reality TV series - Lighting "The Tyra Banks Show" (2006, DV) - TV talk show - Production Assistant, field shoot Atkinson for Governor: Fixing Oregon (2006, DV) - Directed by Kevin Sinnott - Political internet spot - Editor Baby Time Share - Directed by Jim Zulevic, DP Marie Joëlle Rizk - GayCo independent short - Key Grip Brushfires (2004, DV) - Directed by Ai Lene Chor, DP Fred Miller - Portion of independent feature - Grip/Electric MS 150 (2004, DV) - Directed by Derek Chimenti - Volunteer recruitment video - Camera Operator Sullivan (2003, DV feature) Directed by Gregory Edwards - Independent feature - Gaffer Flying Above This Life (2002, 16mm) DP Christopher Mick - Graduate short - AC/Gaffer Sunset Town (2002, super 16) DP Andrew Shulkind - Independent short - Grip / Electric Bad Meat (2002, 35mm feature) Directed by Scott Dikkers - Independent feature - Set Production Assistant |
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Skills and Accomplishments |
- Computer Skills: Thorough knowledge of Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Nebo, Meditech, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, and Motion. Skilled at network maintenance and repair. Experience with both PC and Mac applications. Typing speed: 70 wpm. - Film Equipment: Arriflex, Aaton, Panavision, Bolex, Canon XL2 & XL-H1, Panasonic DVX100A & HVX200, Sony PD150 & HDV, various lighting and grip packages, dolly track, blue screen. - Eagle Scout |
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References |
Furnished upon request. |
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Demo Reel |
Available on DVD upon request, and available here for download. |
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Other Interests |
Literature, poetry, philosophy, painting, music, food/cooking. |