
Timeline
About me
Filmmaker | Entrepreneur | Poet | Philosopher | Father | Collaborator
Education

Hillcrest high school
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The university of british columbia
1998 - 2002Bachelor of arts (b.a.) psychology, film studiesActivities and Societies: Varsity Football Team Psychology Major and Film Studies Minor and scholarship athlete.
Experience

Dreamhouse creative services inc.
Jun 2006 - Feb 2011Producer / video editor / videographerIndependently 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 2016Film/tv editor & colouristEditorial, colour grading, on-set data management, DIT services, workflow design/maintenance.

Riese productions
Apr 2009 - Mar 2011Film/tv editor & colouristCritically 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 - nowBusiness 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 - nowFilm/TV Producer
Aug 2017 - nowAdobe Premier Pro Educator
Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

Anamorphic media inc.
Jul 2021 - Feb 2023Vp & creative executiveLead a team of talented storytellers and production crew while contributing to high level business strategy leading to major company growth and expansion.
Licenses & Certifications
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Excel: managing and analyzing data
LinkedinFeb 2024 - View certificate

Excel: power query for beginners
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Corporate financial statement analysis
LinkedinFeb 2024 - View certificate

Power bi top skills
LinkedinFeb 2024 - View certificate

Learning video lighting
LinkedinJul 2019 - View certificate

Interaction design: dashboards and visualization
LinkedinJan 2024 - View certificate

Excel business intelligence: power query
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Excel: dashboards for beginners
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Learning revit
LinkedinOct 2019 - View certificate

Video lighting and grip basics
LinkedinJul 2019 - View certificate

Excel business intelligence: data modeling 101
LinkedinFeb 2024 - View certificate

Learning microsoft 365 copilot
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Excel essential training (microsoft 365)
LinkedinJan 2024 - View certificate

Building resilience as a leader
LinkedinJul 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Matt Smith LyonsBest 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 LyonsBest 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 LyonsBest 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 LyonsBest 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 LyonsBest 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.
Languages
- enEnglish
- frFrench
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