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Matthew A. MacDonald
matthew@macdonaldcinema.com | 613-875-5645- Extensive experience with Arri 16mm and 35mm film cameras and virtually all modern Arri, Red, Sony, Canon, and Panasonic Camera Systems.
- Camera Operator Member of IATSE Local 667 (The International Cinematographers’ Guild)
- ASSOCIATE MEMBER of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC)
- WORKING LANGUAGES English and French
- CURRENT RESIDENT of Ontario with Canadian passport
- DRIVER’S LICENCE Ontario Class G
- Cinematographer (Director of Photography) and Camera Operator
I have worked in virtually all genres as a cinematographer, from narrative feature films and series to commercials, cooking shows, and magazine and documentary series.
In all my work, I strive to move audiences and help bring more light and love into the world, whether that means helping to tell incredible stories of personal transformation, exciting audiences with tales of adventure and human achievement, whetting appetites with delicious food cinematography, or introducing people to products or services that could make their lives better. I would be honoured to collaborate with you on your next production.
In all my work, I strive to move audiences and help bring more light and love into the world, whether that means helping to tell incredible stories of personal transformation, exciting audiences with tales of adventure and human achievement, whetting appetites with delicious food cinematography, or introducing people to products or services that could make their lives better. I would be honoured to collaborate with you on your next production.
SELECTED CREDITS
LONG-FORM
- Love et Lajoie ATO Media / TFO, 2021, narrative series, directed by Steve Diguer.
- The Therapy Nightmares 1 Department / MarVista, 2021, narrative movie, directed by Penelope Buitenhuis.
- Rulers of Darkness Aventus Films, 2012, narrative movie, directed by Dale Windle.
- Walking on a Sea Of Glass Bear Track Productions, 2007, documentary movie (second unit), directed by Errol Williams.
TELEVISION
- Dine Your Sign Gusto, 2022, (12 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Chris Knight and Keren Jackman.
- Spice Secrets Gusto, 2022, (10 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Shawn Descarie.
- VegHeadz Gusto, 2021, (13 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Shawn Descarie.
- Holiday Eatz Gusto, 2021, (10 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Shawn Descarie.
- Up The Dish Gusto, 2021, (20 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Harbinder Singh.
- Petites Bouchées Du Monde (seasons 1 and 2) ATO Media / TFO, 2021-2022, (series), directed by Émilie Martel.
- One Big Holiday Recipe Gusto, 2021, (1 x 60-minute episode), directed by Derek Price.
- One Big Recipe Gusto, 2020, (8 x 60-minute episodes), directed by Derek Price.
- CombiNation Plates Gusto, 2020, (16 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Derek Price.
- Let’s Brunch (seasons 1 and 2) Gusto, 2019-2020, (16 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Derek Price.
- Cook Like A Chef 2.0 Gusto, 2019, (20 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Trevor Grant.
- Watt’s On The Grill (season 2) Gusto, 2019, (12 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Derek Price.
- Christmas With Bonacini Gusto, 2019, (1 x 60-minute episode), directed by Derek Price.
- Pressure’s On Gusto, 2019, (8 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Derek Price.
- Spencer’s Big Holiday Gusto, 2018, (1 x 60-minute episode), directed by Matt West.
- Michael Bonacini’s Italian Christmas Gusto, 2018, (1 x 60-minute episode), directed by Matt West.
- Bonacini’s Italy (seasons 1 and 2) Gusto, 2018, (26 x 30 minute episodes), directed by Matt West.
- Flour Power (season 2) Gusto, 2017, (13 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Matt West.
- Spencer’s Big 30 (seasons 1, 2, and 3) Gusto, 2017-2020, (33 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Matt West (seasons 1 and 2), Derek Price (season 3).
- Fresh Market Dinners Gusto, 2017, (10 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Matt West.
- A is for Apple (season 2) Gusto, 2017, (24 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Matt West.
- Michael Bonacini’s Christmas at the Farm Gusto, 2017, (1 x 60-minute episode), directed by Matt West.
- Latin Kitchen Gusto, 2016, (15 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Matt West.
- À nous le monde BlikTV, 2017, (8 x 30-minute episodes), directed by Paul Bourgeault.
- J’habite ici (seasons 1 and 2) BlikTV, 2016, (8 x 60-minute episodes), directed by Jean-Claude Caprara.
- Galala (season 1) Médiatique and Red Letter Films, 2015, (11 x 60-minute episodes), directed by Jocelyn Forgues.
COMMERCIAL
- Scheer Madness Hamburger Gibson Creative, 2019, directed by Martin Hamburger.
- Creature Comforts Wanderlust Entertainment, 2019, directed by Tom Cohen.
- Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. “Weiss O’Lantern” Parktown, 2012, 4 x 30-second commercials, directed by Ben Hoskyn.
- Battle Reels Symphonic Filmworks, 2012, directed by Kevin Friel.
- Too Good To Be True (Garrison Brewing Co.) Benny Fong, 2003, directed by Benny Fong.
CORPORATE AND EDUCATIONAL
- Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks Baseline Communications, 2020.
- National Geographic Education and Google Earth National Geographic, 2017.
- Canadian Council of the Blind Baseline Communications, 2017.
- Governor General of Canada and the Rideau Hall Foundation Sid Lee Agency, 2016.
- A Building of Destiny Sound Venture Productions, 2015, narrative documentary video for Parks Canada, directed by Jocelyn Forgues.
- Traçons les limites Carte Blanche Films, 2013, 8 x 4-minute videos, directed by Jocelyn Forgues.
SHORT
- Cozy Scoutside Productions, 2020, narrative short, directed by Jackie Massar and Jakub Widnicki.
- Here and Now Jessiva Lafrance, 2019, narrative short, directed by Jessica Lafrance.
- Never Separate Matthew A. MacDonald, 2016, narrative short, directed by Matthew A. MacDonald
- The Quiet One Damien Fannon, 2016, narrative short, directed by Damien Fannon.
- Sincerus John Graham, 2012, narrative/experimental short, directed by John Graham.
- The Museum Of Arts Flat Tire Films, 2012, narrative/experimental short, directed by Marianne Corriveau.
- Flowers in February Jessica Lafrance, 2011, narrative short, directed by Jessica Lafrance.
- The Decision Stone Cold Productions, 2007, narrative short, directed by Joe G. LeClair.
- The Cab Driver Blue Collar Films, 2004, narrative short, directed by Joe G. LeClair.
- Intersection Blue Collar Films, 2002, narrative short, directed by Joe G. LeClair and Matthew A. MacDonald.
- Identity Joe G. LeClair, 2001, narrative short, directed by Joe G. LeClair and Matthew A. MacDonald.
- Transit KIFS, 2001, narrative short, directed by Michael Ray Fox.
- Communication Marc Almon, 2000, narrative short, directed by Marc Almon.
- Ezra’s Dream Matthew A. MacDonald, 1998, narrative/experimental short, directed by Matthew A. MacDonald.
- Uncertain Hope Matthew A. MacDonald, 1997, narrative/experimental short, directed by Matthew A. MacDonald.
Camera Operator
Selected Credits
TELEVISION
- One World Kitchen (season 2) Gusto, 2016, cooking show (24 x 30-minute episodes, directed by Matt West.
- Ruby (seasons 2 and 3) Slalom Productions, 2012–2014, magazine series, directed by Martin Cadotte.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- 2012 Vistek / Tiffen 2-Day Steadicam Workshop
- Training in theory, technique, practical application, and proper use in the operation of Steadicam camera stabilizing systems. Toronto, Ontario.
- 2003 IATSE Local 667 Camera Trainee Program
- Apprentice camera assistant on The Elizabeth Smart Story (2003. Director: Bobby Roth; Director of Photography: Eric van Haren Norman, ASC) and Finding John Christmas (2003. Director: Andy Wolk; Director of Photography: Derrick Underschultz, CSC).
- 2002 Intensive 35mm Film Camera Assistant Workshop
- International Film and Television Workshops, Rockport College, Rockport, Maine.
- 1998–2002 Comprehensive Motion Picture Production & Post-Production Workshops
- Atlantic Filmmakers’ Cooperative; Centre for Art Tapes; Shortworks; Flashfire Productions; and Moving Images Group, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- 1999–2000 Intermediate and Advanced Photography Workshops
- Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Department of Continuing Education, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
AWARDS
- 2016 Interpretation Canada Award of Excellence (Silver) for A Building of Destiny (Parks Canada, 2015)
OTHER EDUCATION
- 2012 PhD in Political Science (International Relations and Political Theory)
- Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
- 2008 MA in Political Science
- Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- 2007 BA with Honours in Political Science
- Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- From A Building of Destiny © Parks Canada
- Extensive experience with Arri 16mm and 35mm film cameras and virtually all modern Arri, Red, Sony, Canon, and Panasonic Camera Systems