Matthew Benjamin Canada
write: matt@controlaltmedia.com
write: matt@controlaltmedia.com
Matthew Benjamin Canada is a Director of Photography based out of New York City.
Listen to my interview on The Film Situation Podcast episode #48:
"We dive into his early days filming music videos in New York City, his passion for narrative storytelling, and how he uses framing, lighting, and subtext to enhance story and character. Matthew also opens up about the collaborative nature of filmmaking, discussing his work with directors, production designers, and actors, and how he balances meticulous technical preparation with on-the-spot creative instincts." - host Zef Cota.
BIO:
Matthew began his career in New York City in 2008 after attending a music conservatory studying jazz theory and then obtaining a Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Marketing. Essentially self-taught, Matthew started out shooting music videos that led to commercials and eventually narrative projects.
Recent projects include the feature film Acolyte and a show on HBO Max entitled Before They Kill Again.
Matthew continues to film cinematic commercials with clients such as Ford Motors, TIME, Ally Bank, Goldman Sachs, BMW, the NFL, and boutique fashion brands.
Currently, Matthew is looking for top directors to collaborate with on his next feature film while his short films have taken him from iconic Los Angeles, the desert of Texas, and his own beloved backyard of New York City.