Matthew Marshall is an award-winning director and playwright, who has over Thirty years in the Film, Video Production, and Theatre industry. He is the co-owner of m & s Marshall Productions and co-founder of the iFilmGroup (www.iFilmGroup.org) an Inter-Generational Film Group that is bringing Youth & Seniors together to make award-winning films. The group focuses on multi-generational relationship building and mentoring. The group has expanded into Casting calls for various productions and presenting acting/filmmaking training and workshops.
Matthew vast production experience includes such highlight credits as Director and Co-Producerr of Not Ready; Director / Co-Producer and Co-Writer of Blue Love; Director / Producer and Writer of Malicious Attack; Director / Producer and Writer of Tuned In; Director / Producer and Writer of Daughter of the King; Director / Producer and Writer of Addictions; Director / Producer and Writer of Meaning of Christmas; Director / Producer / Non Linear Editor and Writer of Walk to the Cross; Director / Producer and Writer of Choices, Director / Producer and Co-writer of Reflections; Director, Producer and Writer of The Great Banquet; Director/ Producer and Co-writer of Time of Confusion; Director / Producer of My Fault; Director & Writer of Common Night; Producer / 1st Assistant Director Falling For You; Assistant Director of J; Assistant Director of Elvis the Legend Continues; Director and Script Writer for Almanarah Presbyterian Church’s “Puppet Ministry”; Editor and Secondary Camera for the TV series, Baby Days with Spell Bound Productions; Producer of The Ken & Lois Show with Rogers Television; Stage Manager for Problem Child with Ausable Theatre and Stage Manager of Juno and the Paycock with UWO. Matthew also worked for four seasons with the Port Stanley Festival Theatre, two seasons as Production Manager and two seasons as Stage Manager. In his two seasons as Stage Manager his show credits include; “Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave”; “Maggie’s Getting Married”; “Dark Deeds at Swan’s Place”; and “Ivanka Chews the Fat” and ASM of “Personals” as well as Production Stage Manager and ASM of “Broadway Hero’s” staring David Rogers. As Production Manager show credits included; “Steel Magnolias”; “Marriage is Murder”, “Familiar Circles”; “Noel & Gertie”; “Forever Plaid”; “Long Weekend”; “Hank & Pasty”; “Driving Miss Daisy”; “Fingers & Toes” and “Deluxe Illustrated Body”.
IMDb profile:
Blue Love
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Film
by m & s Marshall Productions & iFilmGroup (Drama)
Producer, Director & Co-Writer Young woman looking for true love has her life spin out control.
Summer of Discovery
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Film
(Family)
Producer Add a Plot »
In Limbo
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Film
Camera and Electrical Department
Elvis: The Legend Continues
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Film
by Florin Marksteiner (Documentary)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Elvis left a legacy: the music, the dream and the legend. The world wide "league" of Elvis Tribute Artists come together to explain how they do it and what's the reasons that drives them to keep Elvis alive and to continue the legend.
Flashback
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Film
(Short and Drama)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Add a Plot »
Malicious Attack
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Film
by m & s Marshall Productions (Drama and Short)
Producer, Director & Writer Malicious attack is about Naomi Spencer a teenager girl is pushed to her limits by several girls at her school who make her the target of their attacks until Naomi reaches a break point.
Struggle's Within
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Film
by IME Films. m & s Marshall Productions & iFilmGroup (Drama and Short)
Producer, Production Manager, Co-Editor It is an emotional look at one young women's struggle with depression, and her choice as to whether she wants to live or die.
Ronny's Bench
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Film
(Short and Drama)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Add a Plot »
Crucified
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Film
(Short and Drama)
Producer An outraged teacher takes matter in his own hands and decides to bring punishment over all the class as a result of an incident that everyone thought it was funny. When everyone was expecting for hell to break loose, one stands up because he loves them. Written by Florin Marksteiner
Tuned In
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Film
by m & s Marshall Productions (Drama and Short)
Director / Co- Producer / Writer Emma, a teenager who disobeys dinner table rules of her parents by having her cell phone at the table gets grounded until she learns to get priorities straight and learn the value of relationships.
Porn Exposed
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Video
(Drama)
Producer Add a Plot »
J...
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Film (short)
by Florin Marksteiner
Cinematographer, Actor When a young man wants to take life in his own hands everything goes wrong until he meets J.
The Dream House
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Drama
by Almanarah Media Ministry / m & s Marshall Productions (Comedy and Drama)
Director / Producer / Actor "The Dream House", an hour long film that takes place in the comedy context but has a message that hits "home" in the final scenes. It speaks about a family that consists of a Father, Mother and two children, who all live a very cheap life. They prevent themselves from living a normal or even basic life in order to save enough money, so they can build their own new "Dream house". They are looking for the "right" person or company to build their house. The family must make a tough choice that will decide their future and what path they will take. Will the dream house meet their expectations or will it crumble to the ground causing them to lose their dream of joy and peace forever because of a foolish choice?
Daughter of the King
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Film
by m & s Marshall Productions (Crime and Drama)
Director / Writer / Producer Daughter of the King follows Ashley Miller (Debra van Gaalen) as she rebuilds herself after a drug filled episode trying to live a normal life. An outstanding debt gets her pulled back into the underworld that is ruled by Haydar (Florin Marksteiner), a ruthless man that forces her into slavery. She becomes his property. Ashley is forced to prostitute and deal drugs hoping to regain her freedom. The abuse that comes from all sides and in all forms crushes her to the ground making her believe she's worthless. In the darkest moments Nadia (Kelsea Meredith), her close friend, descends in her life like an angel bringing her back to the light and setting her free.
Addictions
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Film
by m & s Marshall Productions (Crime and Drama)
Director / Writer /Producer "Addictions" follows the story of Kayla Butler (Jacqueline Peter) who has found herself in some legal trouble and now has been court ordered into the Lost Sheep Addiction program. She does not want to share the events in her past that has lead her to this point. Now she must face a review panel to tell them her story and try to convince them she has turned her life around. Will Kayla show them she has changed and be set free or will she face punishment for her actions? Could her ultimate fear come true... could Kayla be facing prison time for what she has done? Can one event in someone's life truly change it this much?
Great Banquet
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Theater
by m & s Marshall Productions
Director / Writer / Producer
Meaning of Christmas
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Theater
by m & s Marshall Productions
Director / Writer / Producer
Walk to the Cross
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Theater
by m & s Marshall Productions (Drama)
Director / Writer / Producer
Meaning of Christmas
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Video
by m & s Marshall Productions (Drama)
Director / Writer / Producer
Choices
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Video
by m & s Marshall Productions (Crime and Drama)
Director / Writer /Producer
Reflections
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Video
by m & s Marshall Productions (Drama)
Director / Co-writer /Producer
Falling for You
Dead Zone
Film
(Comedy and Drama)
Producer A financially struggling couple Robert and Jaymi McIntyre offer to allow their out of work couple friends William and Erin to stay with them till they get back on their feet. Robert and Jaymi could never expect the added burden that will be put on their marriage and their lives by this kind gesture. Written by Matthew Marshall
Trafficked
Film
(Drama)
Producer Kate-Lynn is kidnapped and forced into a life of being a sex slave. She struggles to fight for her freedom and ensure her family is safe.
Online International Film Festival - Winter Edition - Official Selection (Daughter of the King)
(2016)
Findow International Film Festival - Official Selection (Daughter of the King)
(2016)
Madhouse Movies – Best Direction (Daughter of the King)
(2016)
Gospel Life International Film Festival - Director's Award (Daughter of the King)
(2016)
Gospel Life International Film Festival - Shinning the Light - (Daughter of the King)
(2016)
Los Angeles Film Review Independent Film Award – Bronze Award (Daughter of the King)
(2016)
DNA Filmworks Expo Film Festival - Official Selection (Daughter of the King)
(2016)
Canadian Diversity Film Festival - July 2016 - Best Director (Tuned In)
(2016)
The Bakker International Film Festival - Best Feature Film (Daughter of the King)
(2016)
The Bakker International Film Festival - Best Story (Daughter of the King)
(2016)
The Bakker International Film Festival - Best of Festival (Tuned In)
(2016)
The Bakker International Film Festival - Best Short Film (Tuned In)
(2016)
The Bakker International Film Festival - Best Short Film (Tuned In)
(2016)
Top Indie Film Awards - Best Message (Tuned In)
(2016)
Christian Online Film Festival - Best Mini-Film (Tuned In)
(2016)
Christian Online Film Festival - Best Message (Tuned In)
(2016)
Christian Online Film Festival - Family Award (Tuned In)
(2016)
Christian Online Film Festival - Best Director (Tuned In)
(2016)
Depth of Field International Film Festival Competition Award of Merit: Director (Daughter of the King)
(2015)
International Film Festival for Women, Social Issues & Non Discrimination Platinum Award: Feature Film (Daughter of the King)
(2015)
Depth of Field International Film Festival Competition Award of Merit: Inspirational Feature Film (Daughter of the King)
(2015)
International Independent Film Awards: Silver Award- Directing (Daughter of the King)
(2015)
12 Month Film Festival - Film of the Month - August (Daughter of the King)
(2015)
12 Month Film Festival - Best Feature Film - July Nominee (Daughter of the King)
(2015)
Prestige Film Awards - Silver Award - Religion (Daughter of the King)
(2015)
Colorado Film Festival - Best Cinematography (Daughter of the King)
(2015)
Big Cross LA Christian Film Festival - Official Selection (Daughter of the KIng)
(2015)
Silver Dollar Film Festival - Official Selection (Daughter of the King)
(2015)
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards - Best Feature All Genres (Daughter of the King)
(2015)
Oregon Film Awards - Best Narrative Feature (Daughter of the King)
(2015)
FlixxFest International Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature (Daughter of the King)
(2015)
Accolade Global Film Competition Award of Merit: Director (Daughter of the King)
(2014)
Accolade Global Film Competition Award of Merit: Christian Film (Daughter of the King)
(2014)
The Indie Fest Film Award of Merit: Director (Daughter of the King)
(2014)
The Indie Fest Award of Merit: Religion / Ethics (Daughter of th King)
(2014)
Canadian Script Writing Award: Best Script (Walk to the Cross)
(2010)
Christian Dramatic production Award: Best Director (Meaning of Christmas)
(2009)
Christian Dramatic production Award: Best Drama (Meaning of Christmas)
(2009)
Canadian Independent Productions: Best Drama Award (Choices)
(2008)
Fanshawe College (London, Canada) - AVMMPT
(2004-2006)
Fanshawe College (London, Ontario) Digital Non Linear Editing
(2004-2006)