1 ON 1 COACHING FOR CREATORS
Matt is an award winning film writer director who currently has several projects in development, and has served on two film festival juries. If you are interested in creating your own work, Matt can work closely with you to bring your idea to life (from concept to script to production to film festivals, managers and sales). Schedule individually tailored 60 minute lessons over zoom to bring your project to life.
Topics include:
Screenplay feedback
Festival strategy
How to budget your film
How to find the right crew
How to raise money (crowdfunding vs. private investors)
What kind of contract you need (union vs. non-union)
Renting equipment
How to promote and sell your film to streaming platforms
“When I wrote my first film, I downloaded free screenwriting software and spent two weeks writing a little bit every day. Then I had my friends read it. Then I decided to see if I could raise money. Then I found a crew. Then I filmed for a week in my backyard. Then I went to 8 film festivals with it, had my first red carpet premiere, and sold it for $3,000. ”
RECENT PROJECTS
DISSOCIA (Drama Short Directed by Matt Newton)
*official selection 2023 Catalina Film Festival
To be released in 2024. Starring Maria Dizzia. For press inquiries, send an email. To watch the trailer, click here. To visit the IMDB page, click here.
SINS OF THE SON (2019 Short)
OFFICIAL SELECTION ADIRONDACK FILM FESTIVAL
GOLDEN DOOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
NEW HAVEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
VACATION RENTAL (2018 SHORT)
OFFICIAL SELECTION NEWFEST
OFFICIAL SELECTION OUTFEST MONTHLY SHORTS
OFFICIAL SELECTION NORTHEAST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL (*WINNER BEST DIRECTOR”)
OFFICIAL SELECTION NEW HAVEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION NEWFILMMAKERS NY
OFFICIAL SELECTION OUT ON FILM ATLANTA
PRETTY PEOPLE INC. (2017 TV COMEDY PILOT)
OFFICIAL SELECTION HOLLYWEB
OFFICIAL SELECTION ADIRONDACK FILM FESTIVAL
NEW HAVEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
HIDE/SEEK (2016 SHORT)
OFFICIAL SELECTION NORTHEAST HORROR FILM FEST
OFFICIAL SELECTION ADIRONDACK FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL
ATLANTA HORROR FILM FESTIVAL