Matthew Murnan is an Oklahoma-born cinematographer and photographer, now residing in Los Angeles. Matt graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2009 in Fine Arts: Media. At the beginning of his career, he did mostly event, landscape/travel, and portrait photography. After moving to Northern California in 2012, he joined a short film set and realized that the moving picture was for him. Although he still loves photography, composition and shaping light in filmmaking is now his main career. Matt is also skilled in film and photo editing. He has worked behind camera for features and short films, as well as live events, commercials, music videos, product and corporate videos. Matt now resides in Los Angeles, California, working in the industry in the camera department and post production as an editor.
Demo Reel :
Abruptio
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Film
by Evan Marlowe (Drama, Horror and Thriller)
Gaffer, 1st AC
PRFT
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Film (short)
by Mark Parq
Cinematographer / Colorist Short film created for PGA 3 day short film competition "Make Your Mark" Competition.
National Geographic "Bravo Tango"
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Commercial
by Ralph Interactive / Simon Lewis
Cinematographer
The Trespasser
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Commercial
by Madison McQueen / Kevin Willson
Production Assistant
Thrive Market - Mark Sisson
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Commercial
by Thrive Market / Courtney Merfeld
Cinematographer
STYLE Fashion Week
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Commercial
by Sammi Trauben
Editor
JassxnC "Ruckers"
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Music
by Ali Al-Mashat
2nd AC
PerformaX Fitness Training
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Commercial
by Karios Pictures / Matthew Murnan
Cinematographer / Editor
Trolls
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Film
by Dreamworks Animation / Sammi Trauben
BTS Editor Editor for Behind the Scenes, shot by BTS photographer/videographer Sammi Trauben. NOTE: I did not officially work on the film, was contracted as editor by BTS shooter.
The Dunnigan Journals
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Film
(Short and Adventure)
Camera and Electrical Department The Dunnigan Journals is a short adventure film about Sean Douglas Dunnigan; a journalist who is struggling to find the plot of his first novel when suddenly he is launched into a dangerous undertaking led by a mysterious beauty and an armed tracker to find a lost treasure hunter, an ancient medallion, and his own great story.
Makhuli "Thoughts"
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Music
by Renew.Media / Ryan Gunnarson
Cinematographer (pre-production)
Sony PlayStation Virtual Reality Experience "Lost in Music"
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Commercial
by Ralph Creative / Andrew Knowles
Camera Logger
Monoprice (company overview and products)
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Commercial
by Hellmuth Arts / William Hellmuth
Camera Operator
Chase Oaks Church video series
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Internet
by Lifetogether Ministries / William Hellmuth
Camera Operator Camera Operator for video series in Dallas, TX. Will be available nationwide as a curriculum for small groups and churches.
Netflix Presents "Cheaterz"
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Internet
by Ralph Creative / Iain Barrington-Light
1st AC
Now I'm Here
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Series
by Allen and Gray Media Group / Jacob Wright
Gaffer Gaffer for Pilot/Proof of Concept
Hope & Healing Conference
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Commercial
by Zion61
Cinematographer / Editor Promo for conference
Chase Oaks / Christ Chapel video series
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Internet
by Lifetogether Ministries / Taylor Horky
Camera Operator Camera Operator for video series/worship videos in Dallas, TX. Will be available nationwide as a curriculum for small groups and churches.
Ernie Ball Music Man guitar photoshoot
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Internet
by Ernie Ball Music Man / Mark Edwards, Dustin Hinz
Lighting / Camera Assistant Lighting/Camera Assistant for still photos of limited series of guitars by Ernie Ball
NorCalChristianEvents
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Commercial
by NorCalChristianEvents / Cole Nevin
Editor NorCalChristianEvents promos for local television commercials
Dark/Web
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Series
by Felt Films / Michael Nardelli
Assistant Editor
Brian Howard video series
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Commercial
by Lifetogether Ministries / Joel Gabrielsen
Camera Operator
Crossroads Community Church video series
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Commercial
by Lifetogether Ministries / Brett Eastman
Media Director / Camera Operator / Editor
PRIV - Halloween video series
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Commercial
by Ralph Creative / Iain Barrington-Light
Cinematographer
Thrive Market
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Commercial
by Thrive Market / Grace Hatley
Cinematographer, Editor, Camera Operator
Essentium Materials - Promos
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Commercial
by Fullwrite Creative / Robert Fuller
Cinematographer
Young the Giant - "Silvertongue"
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Music
by Patrick Lawler
PA Music Video for Young the Giant - "Silvertongue"
Batman: Anarchy
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Film (short)
by Reimagine Films / Osokwe Vasquez
Grip / Electrician
Uncorked
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Commercial
by Kevin Ernst
Cinematographer, Camera Operator
Book Rally
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Commercial
by Matthew Thayer
Cinematographer, Editor, Colorist, VFX Artist
A Beautiful Risk
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Film (short)
by Allen and Gray Media Group / Jacob Wright
Grip
Faith's Gambit
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Film (short)
by Kevin Ernst
1st AC, Grip
A Cold Night
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Film (short)
2nd AC
Growing Up
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Film (short)
by Annabelle K. Frost
Camera Crew PA
Act One Screenwriting Program
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Commercial
by Act One / Jimmy Duke
Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Editor Director of Photography, Camera Operator, and Editor for Act One online training videos for their screenwriting program.
Humor Me
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Series
by Matthew Davis / Jerry Cunningham
Cinematographer
Quinn
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Film
by Andrew Cinclair
1st AC
Ain't That Peculiar
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Film (short)
by Brian Anderson
Cinematographer
Showdown at the Rockin' R
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Film (short)
by Matt Giles
Producer, Editor, Colorist, VFX Artist
Signs
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Film (short)
by Matthew Thayer
1st AC, 2nd AD
Uncorked
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Commercial
by Pietro Avolio
Camera Operator
Eagles Nest Ministries
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Commercial
Director, Cinematographer
Mud Sandwich
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Film (short)
by Elisabeth Williams
Cinematographer, Editor
Desolation of Hobo Cory
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Film (short)
by Speropictures LLC
2nd Unit DP
Cat Food
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Film (short)
by Stefenee Gabrielli (Comedy)
Electrician, Sound Technician
Duped
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Film (short)
DMT, Assistant Editor
zHarmony
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Film (short)
by Matthew Murnan
Director, Editor
Preggers
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Film (short)
by Shara Pradhan
Cinematographer
Commonplace
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Film
(Short and Comedy)
Camera and Electrical Department Alice and other well known fairy tale characters live a in a world where dreams and imagination are forbidden.
Peta & Den
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Film (short)
by Alissa Bogart
Cinematographer, Editor
Hannah House
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Commercial
by Hannah House
Cinematographer, Editor
Member of SOC (Society of Camera Operators)
(2019)
Oklahoma City Community College
(2004-2006)
University of Oklahoma
(2004-2006)
Global Cinematography Institute
(2004-2006)