Matt Szymanowski
Creative Producer & Director at John Weston Group- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Polish Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Jacob Guernsey
PillDrill hired Matt to make a 2-minute brand video that showcased our startup's product in a way that was both explanatory and emotionally compelling. As PillDrill's Creative Director, I worked quite closely with Matt during the process. As the lead producer and director at Wolves Films and as my main point of contact, Matt was a supremely talented collaborator willing to go far beyond the minimum requirements to see our vision through to its finish and deliver an amazing final product. What distinguishes Matt is his ability to do everything well. In scripting, he was able to find creative solutions to all of my (many) suggestions. In pre-production, he single-handedly brought together a top-notch production team that was committed from start to finish. On set, everyone worked quickly and efficiently even under strenuous circumstances due to Matt's leadership and poise. In post-production, Matt worked tirelessly to make sure the end product matched, and then exceeded, our initial vision. For a project like this -- our first brand video piece with a relatively small budget -- we knew we had to work with someone who was ready to push the envelope. Matt did just that. He was clearly invested in the project and took it upon himself to make sure our needs were met. He's a leader, he's a collaborator, and he's an artist who understands the business side of things. Those are incredibly important attributes in a director. I'd highly recommend Matt and his Wolves Films to anyone looking for a thoughtful and informative brand video. They'll deliver exactly what you're hoping to get and save you a ton of headaches along the way. A+
Ben Kramer
I cannot recommend highly enough working with Matt and the Wolves team. Their planning, execution, creativity, and professionalism are unmatched. My company hired Wolves to be the creative force behind our first brand anthem video. They were with us from start to finish – providing exception insight into every aspect of the creative process: the ideation of the project, casting, location scouting, logistics. Their team came to every meeting surrounding the project with enthusiasm and fantastic ideas that helped shape the piece in exactly the direction we wanted. The days of the shoot were well organized and an absolute blast. Matt and his team came with a great attitude every day, stayed on task and on schedule, and ensured that every detail was attended to and in line with the spirit of the project. Their skill in editing was on par with the best teams I’ve worked with. Despite working under an extremely time-sensitive schedule, they allowed for multiple rounds of review, and incorporated every edit or change we asked for. In the end, the project came out better than any of us could have expected, and every bit of that is owed to the talents of Matt and the Wolves team. There is no question that we would work with them again in the future, and I would recommend them to anyone seeking to have a creative project done to perfection.
Jacob Guernsey
PillDrill hired Matt to make a 2-minute brand video that showcased our startup's product in a way that was both explanatory and emotionally compelling. As PillDrill's Creative Director, I worked quite closely with Matt during the process. As the lead producer and director at Wolves Films and as my main point of contact, Matt was a supremely talented collaborator willing to go far beyond the minimum requirements to see our vision through to its finish and deliver an amazing final product. What distinguishes Matt is his ability to do everything well. In scripting, he was able to find creative solutions to all of my (many) suggestions. In pre-production, he single-handedly brought together a top-notch production team that was committed from start to finish. On set, everyone worked quickly and efficiently even under strenuous circumstances due to Matt's leadership and poise. In post-production, Matt worked tirelessly to make sure the end product matched, and then exceeded, our initial vision. For a project like this -- our first brand video piece with a relatively small budget -- we knew we had to work with someone who was ready to push the envelope. Matt did just that. He was clearly invested in the project and took it upon himself to make sure our needs were met. He's a leader, he's a collaborator, and he's an artist who understands the business side of things. Those are incredibly important attributes in a director. I'd highly recommend Matt and his Wolves Films to anyone looking for a thoughtful and informative brand video. They'll deliver exactly what you're hoping to get and save you a ton of headaches along the way. A+
Ben Kramer
I cannot recommend highly enough working with Matt and the Wolves team. Their planning, execution, creativity, and professionalism are unmatched. My company hired Wolves to be the creative force behind our first brand anthem video. They were with us from start to finish – providing exception insight into every aspect of the creative process: the ideation of the project, casting, location scouting, logistics. Their team came to every meeting surrounding the project with enthusiasm and fantastic ideas that helped shape the piece in exactly the direction we wanted. The days of the shoot were well organized and an absolute blast. Matt and his team came with a great attitude every day, stayed on task and on schedule, and ensured that every detail was attended to and in line with the spirit of the project. Their skill in editing was on par with the best teams I’ve worked with. Despite working under an extremely time-sensitive schedule, they allowed for multiple rounds of review, and incorporated every edit or change we asked for. In the end, the project came out better than any of us could have expected, and every bit of that is owed to the talents of Matt and the Wolves team. There is no question that we would work with them again in the future, and I would recommend them to anyone seeking to have a creative project done to perfection.
Jacob Guernsey
PillDrill hired Matt to make a 2-minute brand video that showcased our startup's product in a way that was both explanatory and emotionally compelling. As PillDrill's Creative Director, I worked quite closely with Matt during the process. As the lead producer and director at Wolves Films and as my main point of contact, Matt was a supremely talented collaborator willing to go far beyond the minimum requirements to see our vision through to its finish and deliver an amazing final product. What distinguishes Matt is his ability to do everything well. In scripting, he was able to find creative solutions to all of my (many) suggestions. In pre-production, he single-handedly brought together a top-notch production team that was committed from start to finish. On set, everyone worked quickly and efficiently even under strenuous circumstances due to Matt's leadership and poise. In post-production, Matt worked tirelessly to make sure the end product matched, and then exceeded, our initial vision. For a project like this -- our first brand video piece with a relatively small budget -- we knew we had to work with someone who was ready to push the envelope. Matt did just that. He was clearly invested in the project and took it upon himself to make sure our needs were met. He's a leader, he's a collaborator, and he's an artist who understands the business side of things. Those are incredibly important attributes in a director. I'd highly recommend Matt and his Wolves Films to anyone looking for a thoughtful and informative brand video. They'll deliver exactly what you're hoping to get and save you a ton of headaches along the way. A+
Ben Kramer
I cannot recommend highly enough working with Matt and the Wolves team. Their planning, execution, creativity, and professionalism are unmatched. My company hired Wolves to be the creative force behind our first brand anthem video. They were with us from start to finish – providing exception insight into every aspect of the creative process: the ideation of the project, casting, location scouting, logistics. Their team came to every meeting surrounding the project with enthusiasm and fantastic ideas that helped shape the piece in exactly the direction we wanted. The days of the shoot were well organized and an absolute blast. Matt and his team came with a great attitude every day, stayed on task and on schedule, and ensured that every detail was attended to and in line with the spirit of the project. Their skill in editing was on par with the best teams I’ve worked with. Despite working under an extremely time-sensitive schedule, they allowed for multiple rounds of review, and incorporated every edit or change we asked for. In the end, the project came out better than any of us could have expected, and every bit of that is owed to the talents of Matt and the Wolves team. There is no question that we would work with them again in the future, and I would recommend them to anyone seeking to have a creative project done to perfection.
Jacob Guernsey
PillDrill hired Matt to make a 2-minute brand video that showcased our startup's product in a way that was both explanatory and emotionally compelling. As PillDrill's Creative Director, I worked quite closely with Matt during the process. As the lead producer and director at Wolves Films and as my main point of contact, Matt was a supremely talented collaborator willing to go far beyond the minimum requirements to see our vision through to its finish and deliver an amazing final product. What distinguishes Matt is his ability to do everything well. In scripting, he was able to find creative solutions to all of my (many) suggestions. In pre-production, he single-handedly brought together a top-notch production team that was committed from start to finish. On set, everyone worked quickly and efficiently even under strenuous circumstances due to Matt's leadership and poise. In post-production, Matt worked tirelessly to make sure the end product matched, and then exceeded, our initial vision. For a project like this -- our first brand video piece with a relatively small budget -- we knew we had to work with someone who was ready to push the envelope. Matt did just that. He was clearly invested in the project and took it upon himself to make sure our needs were met. He's a leader, he's a collaborator, and he's an artist who understands the business side of things. Those are incredibly important attributes in a director. I'd highly recommend Matt and his Wolves Films to anyone looking for a thoughtful and informative brand video. They'll deliver exactly what you're hoping to get and save you a ton of headaches along the way. A+
Ben Kramer
I cannot recommend highly enough working with Matt and the Wolves team. Their planning, execution, creativity, and professionalism are unmatched. My company hired Wolves to be the creative force behind our first brand anthem video. They were with us from start to finish – providing exception insight into every aspect of the creative process: the ideation of the project, casting, location scouting, logistics. Their team came to every meeting surrounding the project with enthusiasm and fantastic ideas that helped shape the piece in exactly the direction we wanted. The days of the shoot were well organized and an absolute blast. Matt and his team came with a great attitude every day, stayed on task and on schedule, and ensured that every detail was attended to and in line with the spirit of the project. Their skill in editing was on par with the best teams I’ve worked with. Despite working under an extremely time-sensitive schedule, they allowed for multiple rounds of review, and incorporated every edit or change we asked for. In the end, the project came out better than any of us could have expected, and every bit of that is owed to the talents of Matt and the Wolves team. There is no question that we would work with them again in the future, and I would recommend them to anyone seeking to have a creative project done to perfection.
Experience
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John Weston Group
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Poland
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Producer & Director
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Jan 2022 - Present
Involved in all creative matters related with video content creation from concepting to realization and delivery while coordinating with team of 20+ internal and external creatives. Involved in all creative matters related with video content creation from concepting to realization and delivery while coordinating with team of 20+ internal and external creatives.
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Rhetoric Films
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Producer & Director
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2019 - Present
Film production company. Film production company.
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MIBR
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France
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Retail
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Creative Producer
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Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
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Immortals, LLC
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Producer
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Jan 2018 - Feb 2019
Immortals is an esports company funded by Lionsgate and AEG (Los Angeles Lakers, Staples Center). I managed daily operations of the internal creative team of six as well as external creatives including editors, cinematographers, motion graphics artists, and designers. I oversaw production of all videos and associated deliverables from conception to final delivery and online distribution for all of our brands. I managed expenses and monthly spending. I also conceived of and executed new content initiatives based on new partnership and sponsor contracts, including cross branding opportunities with partners, social media, physical events, and marketing teams.
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Los Angeles Valiant
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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Creative Producer
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Jan 2018 - Feb 2019
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STORIES®
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Producer, Branded Entertainment
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Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
Expanded the branded entertainment business division by acquiring new business and managing existing clients. Developed and produced advertising campaigns, including TV commercials and branded content for Japanese and international advertisers globally. Worked with creative management clients and creator network to develop and execute projects on behalf of brand clients. Expanded the branded entertainment business division by acquiring new business and managing existing clients. Developed and produced advertising campaigns, including TV commercials and branded content for Japanese and international advertisers globally. Worked with creative management clients and creator network to develop and execute projects on behalf of brand clients.
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Media and Web Advisor
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Oct 2014 - Jan 2016
Music Team SF is changing the lives of underserved children by engaging them in an intensive, multi year after school program of music education and performance based on the highly acclaimed international music education system called El Sistema.Oversee, advise, and implement all media related content, outreach and design related matters. Music Team SF is changing the lives of underserved children by engaging them in an intensive, multi year after school program of music education and performance based on the highly acclaimed international music education system called El Sistema.Oversee, advise, and implement all media related content, outreach and design related matters.
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Each One Reach One
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Playwriting Mentor
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Jun 2011 - Jan 2016
Each One Reach One works with Playwriting Mentors to create one-on-one programs with a young playwright to write an original, one-act play. The program helps youth learn new tools of improvisational acting, sensory exercises, and dramatic language and structure. On the Show Day mentors support their students as they go through the rehearsal process with professional actors, who will perform staged readings of their plays before an audience of student peers, facility staff, family members, and special guests. This is done within an intense two-week framework, which requires a 30-hour commitment.
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San Francisco Film School
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Film Instructor
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Aug 2012 - Sep 2015
Instructor for all levels of video production / including concept to scriptwriting / HDSLR handling / lighting / production logistics / editing and exporting Instructor for all levels of video production / including concept to scriptwriting / HDSLR handling / lighting / production logistics / editing and exporting
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Fog City Pictures
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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Director + Producer + Project Manager
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Jul 2013 - Mar 2014
Full management of video content creation from concept through delivery to online and broadcast. Full management of video content creation from concept through delivery to online and broadcast.
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CBS Interactive
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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700 & Above Employee
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CHOW.com Video Producer
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
Shooting, producing, editing video content for various brands and franchises. Multi-camera shoots. Tight deadlines. Quick turn around. Managing all aspects of production from ideation to final delivery and online distribution through the CBS partner platforms. Shooting, producing, editing video content for various brands and franchises. Multi-camera shoots. Tight deadlines. Quick turn around. Managing all aspects of production from ideation to final delivery and online distribution through the CBS partner platforms.
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Corporate Office Intern
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Jan 2003 - Apr 2003
Collated scripts / delivered memos / answered calls / scheduled appointments for executives / assisted PAs in TV production Collated scripts / delivered memos / answered calls / scheduled appointments for executives / assisted PAs in TV production
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Emerson College
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Writing for Film and Television -
2004 - 2007
Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Filmowa, Telewizyjna i Teatralna im. Leona Schillera w Łodzi
Certificate, Film and Theatre Directing -
2002 - 2004
Loyola Marymount University
BA, Humanities
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