Matthew Canlas is a filmmaker and videographer based in Wellington, New Zealand, with a passion for writing, cinematography and editing to tell strong dramatic stories.
SHOWREEL
CREDITS
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2021
The Feast | Short Film • Co-Writer, Data Wrangler, Script Supervisor & Editor
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2020
Blood Tropicana | Short Film • Best Boy
Lips | Short Film • Gaffer, Camera Operator & Editor
Barlovska | Promotional Video • Producer, Camera Operator & Editor
Cheetah vs Cheater | Web Series • Camera Operator
East by West Electric Passenger Ferry | Promotional Video • Camera Operator
International Holocaust Remembrance Day • Videographer
VUWSA O-Week Comedy Night with Ben Hurley, Justine Smith and Donna Brookbanks • Videographer
VUWSA O-Week Live Concert with Drax Project and Benee • Videographer
Here Comes Glitterboy by Holloway Holiday | Music Video • Lighting and Set Production
Kristallnacht Commemorative Concert • Videographer
Poetry and Piano Performance with Ingrid Prosser and Colin Decio | Live Recording • Video Assistant
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2019
Youth | Unofficial Music Video • Director, Writer, DOP & Editor
Underground | Short Documentary • Co-Director, Camera Operator & Editor
Rebirth in Reverse | Short Film • Director, Writer, DOP & Editor
Judy | Short Film • First AC & Editor
Vodafone Artisan Music Awards | Behind the Scenes Video • Camera Operator & Editor
Unquenchable, Undying | 48hr Film Competition • Co-Writer & Crew Member
Paper Plates Livestream Performance • Camera Operator
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2017
The Great Escape | Short Film • Director, Producer, Writer, DOP & Editor