Matt Smith Lyons

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location of Matt Smith LyonsVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Filmmaker | Entrepreneur | Poet | Philosopher | Father | Collaborator

  • Education

    • Hillcrest high school

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    • The university of british columbia

      1998 - 2002
      Bachelor of arts (b.a.) psychology, film studies

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Football Team Psychology Major and Film Studies Minor and scholarship athlete.

  • Experience

    • Dreamhouse creative services inc.

      Jun 2006 - Feb 2011
      Producer / video editor / videographer

      Independently owned and operated film/video production house specializing mostly in documentary, special event, and corporate videography and post-production.

    • Sparrow films inc.

      Apr 2008 - Aug 2016
      Film/tv editor & colourist

      Editorial, colour grading, on-set data management, DIT services, workflow design/maintenance.

    • Riese productions

      Apr 2009 - Mar 2011
      Film/tv editor & colourist

      Critically acclaimed and award winning webseries that aired on Syfy.com. Licensed by NBC/Universal International in 2011, Riese aired on television as an MOW on SPACE network and on multiple international portals and broadcast channels in a variety of formats, including a DVD feature. Currently available on iTunes and Netflix USA) as a feature.

    • Sparrow films

      Jun 2018 - now

      Business growth and operations leader, responsible for all aspects of the company including overall strategy, business affairs, sales, marketing, production and development. Executive Producer credits include MEET CUTE (Kaley Cuoco, Pete Davidson) and LONGING (Richard Gere, Diane Kruger). Producing services for independent films and commercial projects. Teaching and supporting the transition of editors from Final Cut Pro to Adobe Premier Pro at Madison Square Garden for their internal and broadcast sports television and film channels.

      • CEO & Executive Producer

        Jan 2021 - now
      • Film/TV Producer

        Aug 2017 - now
      • Adobe Premier Pro Educator

        Jun 2018 - Sept 2018
    • Anamorphic media inc.

      Jul 2021 - Feb 2023
      Vp & creative executive

      Lead a team of talented storytellers and production crew while contributing to high level business strategy leading to major company growth and expansion.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Matt Smith Lyons
      Best Editing - Shared LAWebFest Apr 2012 "Divine: the Series": Divine: winner of numerous awards at the LA Web Series Festival, the HollyWeb Festival, the Constellation Awards, the Leo Awards, the Indie Intertubes, and the Webby Awards.
    • Awarded to Matt Smith Lyons
      Best Editing (Drama) International Academy of Web Television Jan 2012 "Riese: Kingdom Falling": nominated for Best Editing in Drama at International Academy of Web Television Awards; nominated for 4 Streamy Awards (won Cinematography); nominated for Leo Award for Best Web Series.
    • Awarded to Matt Smith Lyons
      Best Editing (Short Drama) - Nomination Leo Awards Jun 2010 "Time Before the Light": A highly stylized dance film from writer/director Ryan Copple (Awkward Silence) and Producer Galen Fletcher (È Vuoto Per Amore, Alice & Huck).
    • Awarded to Matt Smith Lyons
      Best Editing (Short Drama) - Nomination Leo Awards Jun 2009 "Alice & Huck": winner Best Director and Audience Choice Best Drama at Big Easy Shorts Festival, New Orleans 2008; Winner of Best Score at Los Angeles Short Film Festival 2009.
    • Awarded to Matt Smith Lyons
      Best Editing Big Easy Shorts Festival Feb 2008 "Alice & Huck": winner Best Director and Audience Choice Best Drama at Big Easy Shorts Festival, New Orleans 2008; Winner of Best Score at Los Angeles Short Film Festival 2009.