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Matt Bio
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Matthew Tomaszewski BSc.
Director.
Writer.
Telephone: + 61 412 124 159
Email:
matt@tritonmedia.com.au
Matt Tomaszewski is one of Australia's most productive
story-tellers with a credit list spanning acclaimed
international documentaries, hit TV shows, short films,
clips and features.
As a director he prides himself on creating emotional
resonance through the use of compelling characters, strong
visuals and universal themes. Often seeking the fundamental
elements and motives that unite humanity and connect us to
our surrounding world.
He is an expert of nature and of the sea; has shot
extensively throughout the world, particularly Asia and is
passionate about using the visual medium to tell stories
that entertain as well as inspire. Bridging a rare gap
between popular mainstream success and a genuine desire to
contribute.
As a writer he has contributed to some of Australia’s most
popular television shows as well as various international
documentaries. His first feature film script “Caught Inside”
is premiering to a sold out audience on the opening night of
the 2010 Sydney Film Festival and is due for international
distribution later this year.
He has recently finished his second feature script, has two
more on the way, a novel in progress, is developing two
series of children’s stories as well as various
documentaries.
Matt’s accolades include multiple international finalist
awards such as the Asia TV Awards, the ASTRA’s, the Jackson
Hole Wildlife Film Festival and the International Science
Film Festival. His documentary on the “Hseushan Tunnel” was
the highest rating TV show in Taiwan’s history; his
conservation clips for the “Live Earth” campaign were seen
by over 2 billion people and have screened at multiple
festivals including the New York International Children’s
Film Festival. He was post producer/writer on one of
Australia’s most loved TV series “Bondi Rescue” winning
Australia’s “Logie Award” for most popular factual show in
2009.
An environmental scientist by training Matt has a unique
perspective and interpretation of the world around him.
Combining a scientists understanding of people, nature and
society with an artists eye, a romantics heart and a deep
passion for mankind.
Through this broad approach and didactic understanding of
the world Matt has developed an ability to adapt his medium
and his visual approach to suit the task at hand.
He has an almost uncanny ability to simplify complex ideas,
connect to a diverse range of cultures and make people feel
comfortable in his presence.
Prior to Directing and Writing, Matt was a reporter for
leading international science and environmental TV shows
'Beyond 2000' (for Discovery Channel) and 'Next Wave' (for
National Geographic). Before that, he spent time freelancing
in the film industry, writing magazine articles and working
as an environmental consultant.
Matt is a fanatical surfer and a highly accomplished ocean
racing yachtsman, he lives near the sea in Sydney, Australia
with his wife, Phionna and their two children, Maris aged 9
and Yul 6.
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