Matthew White

Experience

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  Cinesite

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Head of TV

  Senior Producer and then Head of TV department of 15 people, producing dozens of pop videos and commercials usually with far more ambition than time. Also worked with film department on some projects such as shots for ‘Lost in Space’ movie.

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  MPC

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Senior Producer

  Overseeing all CG work by 30 strong department. Producing and visual effects supervising on various commercials, music videos and TV graphics projects for clients including: Saatchi & Saatchi, M&C Saatchi, McCann Erickson, RSA, AMV BBDO, BBH, Braun, Head & Shoulders, Chanel, Credit Suisse, Cheltenham & Gloucester, Primal Scream, Jamiroquai, Wall to Wall and BBC.

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  Red Post Production

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Head of Post Production

  Overseeing department of producers and responsible for the profitability, quality and smooth running of all work going through the facility of 20 staff. Worked on dozens of music videos, commercials, TV branding and a Turner prize art installation. Jobs and clients include: Kylie Minogue’s ‘Can’t Get You Out of my Head’, BBC, ITV, Ch4, Ch5, E4, Paramount Comedy.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Director/Post Production Supervisor

  Two long contracts. Producing and directing the music video for ‘Two of Us’ by The Beatles, and one post-producing and visual effects supervising the S-Club 7 movie ‘Seeing Double’. The Beatles video typified working with a big brand with many opinions to satisfy, requiring political sensitivity and a careful approval process. For the movie, I was solely responsible for overseeing several departments, facilities and the post budget.

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  Smithereen Ltd

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2010

  Senior Creative/Director.

  Copywriting, pitching and directing promos, sizzles, idents, virals, corporates, sponsorship and branding campaigns. Projects included leading Disney Channel launch in 3 new territories. Designing and directing ‘Weird Creatures Weekend’ branding and fillers, winning Promax World Silver Design award for Animal Planet. Gold Promax award for best use of humour for ‘Monkey Life’ promo for Animal Planet. Designed and directed a series of animated ‘how-to’ brand films for Discovery worldwide. These spots, featuring real situations, had to be acceptable by several diverse cultures, work in 7 languages, and still be funny. Other clients included: Discovery, Disney, Ch5, BBC Worldwide, ITV, BBH, Grey, Ogilvy, Virgin, Kidsco and Hallmark. Show less

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  SuperGrizzly Ltd

  Feb 2010 - now

  Creative Director

  Creative Director and Owner. Writing, directing, producing and creatively managing commercials, promos, brand campaigns, sizzles, corporates, film titles, pitch decks and more.

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  Bespoke Banter - Creative, Content and Production

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Creative Director

  Creative Director consultancy role heading up larger digital projects for clients including Sanctuary Spa, St Tropez, McArthurGlen, Made.com and Coca-Cola.