About Me

Name

Matt

Last Name

Deavin

Username

MattDeavin

Location

Sydney

Industry

Sectors

Corporate, E Games, Film, Live Events, Music, Online, Outside Broadcasts, Radio, Television, Theatre, TVCs

Employment

Summary

G’day! My name is Matt Deavin and I!m a film maker. My ability to shoot, produce, direct and edit gives me a unique eye that showcases the best of my client!s story. These days I spend the majority of my time behind the lens as an operator or DOP but my love of the industry keeps me excited for whatever role gets thrown my way.

Throughout my career, I have covered a variety of genres, ranging from documentaries, drama, food, business, reality, wildlife and nature, sport and lifestyle. I!ve had the privilege

of working with some amazing clients such as Qantas, Rolex, Tourism Australia, Disney, Audi, Mazda, Getty Images and some major TV networks like channels 7, 9 & 10, SBS, Sky News and Fox Sports.

Specialising in high quality documentary formats, my passion is to tell human stories that intersect with the natural world. Preferring a raw and real style of filming, I love to capture moments as they happen. However, whilst documentaries are my passion, I!ve had extensive experience on many different projects, ranging from TVCs, live events, Tropfest finalist short films, television programs and multi-national brand campaigns.

When not behind a camera or at the edit suite, I enjoy spending time in nature – surfing, hiking, camping, socialising and staying active.

Passionate, reliable and committed to delivering exceptional content, I love all things production and get great satisfaction in providing the best work for my clients

Skills (Hard)

Education

Bachelor of Marketing and Media – Macquarie University

Software

– Mac user but proficient with PC also

– Highly proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom and Photoshop

Non-Linear Editing Platforms

Premiere Pro

Languages

English

Skills (Soft)

Skills

I’m a laid back person who can get along with anyone. I love my job because so often it involves meeting new people every day and learning about who they are, what they do and how they operate.

 

Spending a decade in the industry has taught me that to be on time, you have to be early. I find the motivation for my job intrinsic because I genuinely enjoy what I do. I remain committed to the job at hand and am prepared to work long and hard until the task is executed to the highest standard possible.

Certifications

Licences

Boat, Car, Car (Provisional)

Working With Children

WWC1919831E, Expiry: 07/05/25, valid for paid or unpaid work

Health & Safety

– Fully vaccinated & boosted & have already tested positive for Covid 19

– First aid proficient

– Silver medallion for surf lifesaving / CPR proficient

Rigging

Rigging experience and have worked on productions with ropes & rigging

Other

PADI open water and advanced level accreditations.

Credits

Credit

2022, Food Trail: South Africa, DOP & Drone Operator

Credit

2021, SAS Australia, Camera Operator (3 seasons)

Credit

2021, Tourism Australia & NT Tourism campaign, Camera Operator, Steadicam & Drone Operator

Credit

2021, Take Me Home, Camera Operator

Credit

2020-2021, Tourism Australia "Open for Business" campaign, DOP, Drone & Editor

Credit

2021, Dancing With The Stars, Shooter/Producer

Credit

2020, ABSOLUT Vodka TVC, DOP

Credit

2020, Water Heart Food, DOP & Drone

Credit

2020, Patron Tequila online campaign, DOP

Credit

2020, Australia Ninja Warrior, Shooter/Producer

Credit

2020, The Moonbird Story (documentary), DOP & Editor

Credit

2019, AGT, Shooter Producer

Credit

2019, Tourism Tasmania campaign, DOP

Credit

Channel 7, Australia’s Got Talent, Snr Shooter Producer, 2022

Credit

Channel 7, Australian Idol, ENG Camera Operator, 2022

Credit

Channel 9, Police Rescue, Shooter/Director, 2022/23

Credit

Channel10, Food Trail: South Africa Season 2, DOP 2023

Equipment

Lighting

– 2 x falcon eyes LED bi colour key lights with soft box

– 3 x led bi colour panels

Camera

Cameras:

– Sony FX9

– Sony A7SIII

– Sony FS7

Lenses:

– 16-35 f2.8

– 50 f1.2

– 85 f.14

– 24-105 f4

– 70-200 f2.8

Drone:

– Mavic 3

GoPros:

– 6 x Hero9s

– 2 x 360 Max

Audio

– 3 x radio lapel mics

– top mics

– boom microphone

 

Extras

– gimbal: Ronin RS2

– easy rig

– lighting stands

– tripod

 

Autocue

– Basic Teleprompter with Ipad setup

Travel

Valid Passport

Yes

Business

ABN

abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?abn=36644212751

Public Liability

Yes

Supperannuation

Australian Ethical

Workers Compensation

Yes